Hexa gives entrepreneurs the best chances to create outstanding companies.
Founded in 2011 as eFounders, Hexa is a startup studio that has launched over 40 companies with a combined valuation of over $5 billion, including Aircall, Spendesk, Front, Swan, Yousign, Upflow - and more. We are passionate about B2B software, with a particular focus on the future of work, web3, and fintech.
How do we do it? We provide entrepreneurs with:
- Foolproof startup ideas so they can beat the odds.
- A team to build a best-in-class MVP.
- A methodology to bring their product to market faster.
- A brand to attract top talents.
- Capital to fund the first 12-18 months of their startup’s life.
- A community of fellow entrepreneurs & peers for life.
Our approach creates companies that are more innovative, ambitious, and impactful—simply put, outstanding. We see innovation as a driver for economic growth, recognize ambition’s role in long-term value creation, and aim to improve the lives of as many individuals as possible.
Join us in our mission to create the outstanding companies of tomorrow!
Legal at Hexa
Hexa is at the crossroads of a venture builder both in the US and Europe and an investment firm. Hence the legal agenda spans from company inception and related governance and legal issues to board level and M&A related matters. Hexa’s legal team is constantly looking for ways to innovate and increase organization efficiency to keep the team ahead of the market.
Our mission is to support Hexa’s growth and its start ups on a wide array of topics:
Internal Hexa (financial holding) matters: primarily corporate, M&A, tax, regulatory, but also financing, labor law, intellectual property, data privacy.
Portfolio-related (i.e., start ups) matters: coordinating fundraisings in France and in the US (Seed, Series A, B, C,...), exits, M&A – 10+ deals per year.
Launching new start ups:
- Advise founders on legal and regulatory issues relating to SaaS, fintech, and AI e.g. financial and fund formation regulation (AIFM directive), health regulations, payment regulation (DSP2), intellectual property etc.
- Assist in their day to day needs, e.g. incorporation in France and in the US, trademark registration, set up of the BSPCE scheme, drafting terms and conditions, privacy policies, and other corporate topics.
- Coaching/training founders and teams on legal topics such as fundraisings and term sheets, BSPCE, corporate topics, etc.
As a Legal Counsel, you will work directly with Grégoire, General Counsel (former lawyer at the Paris Bar) to support Hexa’s financial strategy and our start ups’ legal needs.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the company’s financing and M&A strategy and special corporate and venture projects (corporate, regulatory, tax).
- Structuring and implementing employee incentive mechanisms and management packages.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiation of various agreements: fundraising term sheets (Seed, Series A, B, C, etc.), shareholders agreement, SAFE/BSA AIR, corporate documentation in the context of a share capital increase, SPA, BSPCE/ESOP.
- Assisting the new projects on their legal and contractual set-up: commercial contracts, terms and conditions, privacy policies, etc regulatory challenges.
- Trainings: preparation of the founders’ legal training sessions.
- Day to day legal processes: IP filings, incorporations, insurance etc.
- If you thrive multi-tasking and evolving in an enriching work environment, this job is for you!
Requirements
- Pragmatic, problem solver, fast executor and rigorous.
- A first strong professional experience in a law firm.
- Fluency in English and French required (communication and legal drafting).
- Knowledge of corporate law and transactional practices is a plus but being a generalist is a requirement.
- Ability to provide concise, commercially driven legal advice.
- Personality is key: good sense of humor, flexibility, ability to stand up for your contrarian opinions, strong team spirit.
Perks & benefits
- Equity schemes.
- Competitive package (Salary + profit-sharing).
- Swile (green transportation and meal vouchers), Alan (health insurance).
- Being part of Hexa's Core Team, working in a super dynamic and inspiring work environment with entrepreneurial minds.
- Full remote is not possible. In this context, we still offer a flexible remote policy.
Hexa is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment irrespective of gender, origins, identity, background and sexual orientations.
We are aware there’s a long way to go with regards to diversity in our industry, which is why we encourage all applicants - and especially those listed above - to apply to our open positions.
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