Senior Legal Counsel

Job Summary – about the role

The Senior Legal Counsel of CP&ESG within the Global Law and Compliance Department (GLCD) will support primarily the Tagetik business unit in France, with possible support to other regions, as needed. The role will collaborate with business and legal leaders to reach decisions that support the organization's objectives. The individual in this position will be a trusted advisor, providing strategic insights and expert legal support. The position reports to the VP, Associate General Counsel CP&ESG, based in Italy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal support in structuring, drafting, negotiating and managing complex and high value software transactions, master services agreements and related statements of work, partner, reseller and strategic alliance arrangements as well as vendor and consulting agreements, with minimal supervision.


• Ensure legal strategies align with organizational goals.


• Innovate processes and drive continuous legal improvement.


• Provide top-tier legal advice and strategic recommendations.


• Implement and support forward-thinking legal solutions and frameworks.


• Foster strong relationships with leadership within the business and the GLCD.


• Track and respond to critical changes in the legal landscape.

Skills and Requirements

• A minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible legal experience, ideally gained through a combination of employment with an internationally recognized law firm and a global corporate law department within the technology industry, in a SaaS environment.


• Admission to practice law in the jurisdiction where the candidate resides.


• Prior management experience would be a plus but not required.


• Willingness to travel when necessary or appropriate.


• Strong intellect, excellent legal acumen (including excellent drafting skills), and rigorous analytical skills.


• Collaborate with product, engineering, technology, and business leaders to advise on the design, development, commercialization and deployment of software, data and AI-enabled products.


• Support AI initiatives within the Wolters Kluwer enterprise, the GLCD and the CP&ESG business unit, including advising on products, emerging AI regulation(s) and responsible AI frameworks.


• Functional knowledge of artificial intelligence technologies, including experience applying AI tools to streamline legal and compliance processes, enhance productivity, and support business innovation.


• Understanding of laws and regulations applicable to the business.


• Excellent communications and change management skills.


• A proven history of working well with and influencing a management team.


• Languages: Native French speaker, proficiency in English (both written and oral) is required.

Location

Location: Bois-Colombes (Hauts de Seine), France (Hybrid). Must be able to attend meetings and/or conferences onsite as needed.

Our Offer

In return, we offer the opportunity to join a welcoming and effective global legal team that collaborates with a highly successful, growing, market-leading organization with a strong mission and values, as well as a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Our working practices and cultures are modern, flexible and focus on getting the best from our colleagues, which we understand can mean different things to different people.

Why Wolters Kluwer

Wolters Kluwer N.V. is a global leader in information services and solutions for professionals. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services. Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer, a global software company, is looking for a driven and experienced Senior Solution Consultant CCH-Tagetik to join our CCH-Tagetik division.

CCH Tagetik, who are we? We understand the complex challenges that face the Office of the Finance and translate that knowledge into intuitive, enterprise-scale CCH Tagetik performance management software solutions that drive business results. CCH Tagetik expert solutions continually innovate to address the needs of Finance - for today and tomorrow. We give Finance the flexibility to solve business problems and create value – all with one single platform. With over 180 years' experience in the markets we serve, Wolters Kluwer is lifting the standard in software, knowledge, tools and education. Wolters Kluwer reported 2025 annual revenues of €6.1 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs more than 21,000 people worldwide. Our customers work in industries that impact the lives of millions of people every single day. Our mission is to empower our professional customers with the AI-powered solutions they need to make critical decisions, achieve successful outcomes, and increase productivity. We deliver trusted, AI-powered expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge, proprietary content, and advanced technology to provide expert-validated insights, automate workflows, and drive better outcomes. Today, nearly 70% of our digital revenues come from AI-powered solutions, reflecting our strategic focus on embedding AI into professional workflows and delivering measurable productivity gains. We are committed to helping professionals navigate complexity, improve the way they work, and solve critical challenges through cloud-based, AI-powered platforms that integrate seamlessly into their workflows and ecosystems. Our solutions are designed to deliver impact when it matters most, especially in high-stakes environments where accuracy and trust are essential. With a nearly 190-year legacy, Wolters Kluwer continues to evolve its portfolio of digital solutions and services to meet the changing needs of professionals worldwide, enabling them to work faster, make smarter decisions, and deliver better outcomes.

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If making a difference matters to you

If making a difference matters to you, then you matter to us. Join us, at Wolters Kluwer, and be part of a dynamic global technology company that makes a difference every day. We're innovators with impact. We provide expert software and information solutions that the world's leading professionals rely on, in the moments that matter most. You'll make a real difference in the lives of millions of people. Together with our customers, we help to advance sustainability, health, justice, prosperity, and commerce around the world. You can thrive at Wolters Kluwer, where diversity is core to our collective strength and high performance. Be your unique self, share your creative ideas, do your best work, and take time to grow in our caring and inclusive culture where you can belong. Wolters Kluwer reported 2025 annual revenues of €6.1 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs more than 21,000 people worldwide.

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