Jeanne Labrousse Géraud
About Jeanne Labrousse Géraud
Jeanne Labrousse Géraud serves as the Legal Director and a member of the Executive Committee at Sopra Banking Software, where she has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in corporate law and Mergers and Acquisitions, she leads a team of lawyers specializing in IP/IT matters.
Work at Sopra Banking Software
Jeanne Labrousse Géraud has been serving as the Legal Director at Sopra Banking Software since 2019. In this role, she coordinates a team of 12 lawyers, each specializing in IP/IT matters and dedicated to various business units. She became a member of the Executive Committee (COMEX) in 2021. Her responsibilities include optimizing the sales process while ensuring the protection of company interests through the establishment of standard contractual decks and negotiation strategies. She has also played a key role in structuring and strengthening the international legal team, positioning it as a vital internal services partner.
Education and Expertise
Jeanne Labrousse Géraud holds multiple degrees in law. She studied at HEC Paris, where she achieved a degree in International Legal and Tax Strategy from 1997 to 2001. She furthered her education at Paris-Pantheon-Assas University, obtaining a DESS in International Taxation from 2000 to 2001, and a CAPA in 2007. Additionally, she completed a DEA in Places and Transformation of Philosophy at Université Paris 8 in 2002. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in legal matters, particularly in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A).
Background
Before joining Sopra Banking Software, Jeanne Labrousse Géraud worked at several notable firms. She served as a Senior Tax Lawyer at Taj, a member of the Deloitte network, from 2003 to 2006. Following this, she worked at De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés as a Corporate M&A Lawyer from 2007 to 2012. She also held the position of Corporate Law Manager at Sopra Steria from 2012 to 2018. Her diverse background in various legal roles has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of corporate law and M&A.
Achievements
Jeanne Labrousse Géraud has made significant contributions to the legal field throughout her career. At Sopra Banking Software, she has successfully structured an international legal team, enhancing its role as an internal services partner. She has also been entrusted with the position of board secretary, reflecting her leadership and organizational skills. With over 15 years of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, she has developed a business-oriented approach as a general counsel, focusing on aligning legal strategies with business objectives.