Job description:

Position Overview

We are seeking a commercially oriented in-house lawyer to support the Connectivity Services Business Unit of IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST).

This role provides day-to-day legal and contractual support to business operations, with a strong focus on commercial contracting, deal execution, and business enablement in a fast-paced, international environment.

The ideal candidate combines solid legal expertise with a pragmatic, solution-driven mindset, and is comfortable working closely with Sales, Product, and operational teams.

• Location: IDEMIA offices in Bucharest (Hybrid)
• Reports to: Head of Legal (Connectivity Services Business Unit)
• Team: Global IST Legal & Compliance (~30 professionals worldwide)

Mission

Support the growth and performance of the Connectivity Services Business Unit by:

• Delivering timely, high-quality legal support on commercial matters
• Enabling efficient contract execution
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
  • Customer agreements, RFPs, SaaS, licensing, NDAs, DPAs, partnerships, amendments
• Support business teams throughout the deal lifecycle
• Balance legal risk with commercial objectives to enable business outcomes

2. Legal Advisory

• Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to business stakeholders
• Support contract execution, including issue resolution, claims, and negotiations
• Identify risks and propose practical mitigation strategies

3. Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies (data privacy, export control, competition law, etc.)
• Support internal approval processes and governance standards
• Work with subject matter experts where required

4. Regulatory Awareness

• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments
• Assess potential impact on business activities
• Contribute to implementation of necessary changes

5. Collaboration & Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted partner to Sales, Product, and operational teams
• Support internal training and knowledge sharing on legal and contract-related topics
• Contribute to continuous improvement of legal support and contract practices

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Contract turnaround time
• Volume and quality of agreements handled
• Business stakeholder satisfaction
• Quality and practicality of legal advice
• Effective risk identification and mitigation
• Contribution to contract simplification and consistency

Profile description:

Required Profile

Legal & Business Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in commercial contracting (technology, SaaS, or digital services preferred)
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills in English (French or any other language is a plus)
• Ability to manage multiple transactions under tight deadlines
• Solid understanding of risk assessment and commercial trade-offs
• Basic financial and business acumen
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity

Behavioral Competencies

• Solution-oriented and pragmatic (“how to get to yes”)
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, business-driven environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Team player with a collaborative mindset
• Commitment to continuous learning and development

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