Legal Counsel – Privacy & Business Affairs
What's Dailymotion all about?
Dailymotion is more than a video app, it's a visual conversation in motion, based on a unique algorithm designed to broaden users' horizons. Dailymotion brings nuance to the debates that animate young people and puts listening, discovery, and kindness back at the heart of interactions to help build a better and safer Internet.
Our team is made up of 400 people in France, New York, and Singapore, all united by the same ambition: to visibly shake up the global video platform ecosystem.
Your mission?
Joining Dailymotion's Legal team means contributing to the growth of a pioneering company that relies on its talents to have a positive impact on society.
We're looking for a motivated, energetic, and positive Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team. You'll work on two strategic pillars: privacy law and general business affairs. An exciting combo where you can truly make a difference.
At Dailymotion, our team of talented individuals from over 40 nationalities embraces four core values every day:
Opening Perspectives: We love connecting different ideas and people, supporting freedom of speech, and inclusivity, and celebrating diverse cultures.
Making Bold Moves: We’re daring and ambitious, ready to take unique steps that bring noticeable improvements to our platform.
Building a Safer World: Empathy guides us. We care deeply about each other and are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive community.
Creating Meaning: We spark curiosity and joy in everything we do, feeling proud of our work and eager to share that fulfillment with everyone.
Our team comprises 400 people in France, New York, and Singapore, all united by the same ambition: to shake up the global video platform ecosystem visibly.
Job Description🎯 Why this role matters
Joining Dailymotion's Legal team means contributing to the growth of a pioneering company that relies on its talents to have a positive impact on society.
We're looking for a motivated, energetic Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team. You'll work on two strategic pillars: privacy law and general business affairs. An exciting combo where you can truly make a difference.
🚀 What you'll actually do
🔐 Privacy Side – Because protecting our users is our priority
Compliance & Advisory
- Partner with our DPO to ensure compliance with global data protection laws (GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, etc.)
- Advise teams on privacy-by-design principles, including through development of dedicated AI agents
- Provide strategic privacy guidance to product, engineering, and business teams
Documentation & Processes
- Maintain Registry of Processings
- Conduct / assist DPO in conducting Privacy Impact Assessments
- Develop privacy policies, cookie policies, and data processing agreements
External Relations & Training
- Manage relationships with data protection authorities (ex. Data breach notifications)
- Assist Support team with replies to data subjects / consumers requests
- Lead training and awareness programs across the organization
- Monitor evolving privacy legislation and case law and assess impact on our operations
📝 Business Affairs Side – Because every contract matters
Contracts & Negotiations (in French and English, with teams in Paris and internationally)
- ✅ Content partnerships & video player subscriptions
- ✅ Advertising sales contracts
- ✅ Technical contracts (bandwidth, services, software licenses)
- ✅ Production, influencer, and talent agreements
Legal Support & Governance
- Conduct legal research and draft memos
- Manage trademarks and domain names
- Review legal templates and update Terms of Use
- Handle government authorities' requests in compliance with our hosting provider status
- Provide legal advice and training to operational teams across departments and international subsidiaries
✨ What we're looking for
The essentials:
🎓 Education & Experience
- Law degree from an accredited law school
- 4-5 years of legal experience with demonstrated expertise in privacy law and data protection
🌍 Language & Skills
- Bilingual FR/EN – drafting and reviewing contracts in both languages
- Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently AND as a team player
- Deep understanding of confidentiality with excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills
🔒 Privacy Expertise
- Solid knowledge of GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA
- Knowledge of other international privacy regulations a plus
The Big pluses:
⭐ CIPP/E (Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe) or equivalent certification
⭐Experience at a tech, media, or internet company, or at a law firm with a privacy/data protection practice
🎬 The recruitment process
1️⃣ First chat (40 min) with Phylicia, our Talent Acquisition Specialist → We get to know each other, you discover Dailymotion, we answer your questions
2️⃣ In-depth interview (1h) with our Business Affairs Manager and our Privacy Manager, your future allies for onboarding → They'll share insights about collaboration, team dynamics, and how they'll support you
3️⃣ Practical case study (take-home) → A real-life scenario to help you project yourself into the role
4️⃣ Meeting with your future manager (1h) – Our Head of Legal → We dive into the role, your experience, your vision, and review your case study together
🎉 Welcome to the team!
Dailymotion is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We value inclusion and we want you to help us thrive for a more diverse community.
All our job offers are open to people with disabilities or impairments, and we actively encourage everyone to apply. If you have any accessibility needs or require any accommodations for the hiring process, please let us know in advance so that we can make any necessary arrangements.
Location: Issy-les-Moulineaux
Contract Type: CDI
🔍Want to learn more about us:
Dailymotion.com
New-York office - BuiltIn
Offices in France - Welcome to the Jungle
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For the France offices :
🏡Hybrid Work Framework, depending especially on the needs of your position, ability to work 3 months abroad
💰 Saving Plan Canal +
🍼 Paternity leave or Coparental leave extended
🕶️ Living Employee Culture (Events/Trainings/Parties/All hands,…)
🚀 Career development support (training/internal mobility/compensation cycle/360 feedback review …)
🏥 High-end Health Insurance and Personal Services Vouchers (CESU)
⛱️ Paid Time off – RTT and Saving time plan (CET)
✅ Meal Vouchers – Public Transport and Bike refund
🎡 European Economic and Social Committee (sport membership/cinemas vouchers/gift vouchers/discount)
⚽Fitness Subscription thanks to our partnership with Gymlib
