Groupe Les Échos-Le Parisien Junior Legal Counsel - Data Protection and IT Law

Paris • France

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

The Groupe Les Echos - Le Parisien, a subsidiary of LVMH, is a leading media conglomerate in France, reaching 25 million individuals monthly. With a workforce of 1,600, including 700 journalists, the group is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. It encompasses prestigious brands across various sectors, including economic press, general news, financial information, arts, and culture. The group is also dedicated to fostering a responsible society through its strategic initiatives.

1. Draft, validate, and negotiate French and international contracts in digital, IT, and AI domains, including SaaS and IT agreements, with or without personal data components.
2. Contribute to the development of standard contract models in NTIC, digital, AI, and IT fields.
3. Manage compliance documentation, including PIA and complex rights requests, and handle data breaches.
4. Conduct audits in collaboration with the IT security team and analyze project impacts on personal data.
5. Provide training and awareness on privacy issues to various teams.
6. Maintain and update the data processing map and register.
7. Offer assistance and advice to operational teams across different business units.
8. Collaborate with the DPO to lead the GDPR steering committee within the group.
9. Stay updated on regulatory developments and data protection authority recommendations.

1. Holder of CAPA with a Master's degree (Master 2) in New Technologies Law and/or Data Protection Law.
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience, including 1 year in GDPR, within a law firm or corporate legal department.

1. Proficiency in contract law.
2. Strong knowledge of French and European data protection laws (GDPR, CNIL, EDPB).
3. Understanding of IT contracts and new technology challenges.
4. Analytical skills with attention to detail and synthesis ability.
5. Excellent drafting skills.
6. Curiosity and autonomy.

Minimum of 3 years, including at least 1 year specializing in GDPR.

Master's degree (Master 2) in New Technologies Law and/or Data Protection Law.

The company promotes diversity and inclusion, actively supporting employment for individuals with disabilities.

Groupe Les Echos - Le Parisien is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a responsible society through its engagement in democracy, environmental protection, and social inclusion. The workplace culture emphasizes innovation and quality, encouraging a collaborative and inclusive environment.