Legal Counsel

About the Job

We are seeking an in-house legal counsel to partner with our company in its expansion and support our global team.

This person will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who manages various administrative functions, in addition to finance.

The role involves providing legal expertise to support our business strategy and operations.

Key Responsibilities:
Contract Review and Drafting: Review and revise various types of commercial agreements, including Impact Program Agreements, Processor Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Trademark Licensing Agreements, Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Purchase Orders and Procurement Agreements, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Agreements, Employment and Independent Contractor Agreements, Amendments and Addenda, Order Forms, and Terms and Conditions.
E-signature Support: Coordinate and manage DocuSign workflows for secure e-signatures.
Insurance Liaising: Act as liaison between internal teams and insurance providers, and coordinate with Insurance providers for insurance policies and certificates.
Project Management and Task Tracking: Maintain and update the Jira board and requests submitted on Jira Board, track document requests, review cycles, contract status, and compliance obligations.
Legal Consultation and Risk Advisory: Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide legal input on business strategy and operations, offer legal risk assessments and mitigation strategies for commercial initiatives, liaise with local law firms across various operational jurisdictions to ensure coordinated legal support and compliance, and ensure governance functions in various jurisdictions are operating smoothly.
Requirements:
5+ years of legal experience; industry agnostic but technology and ecommerce are a plus.
Licensed lawyer in your jurisdiction.
Ability to be independent, hands on and support stakeholders in multiple jurisdictions and time zones.
High energy, flexibility and ability to work remotely in a dynamic cultural environment.
Fluent, professional level of English is a requirement.
Legal and moral integrity.
How to Apply:
Please provide your salary requirements in your application. Resumes received without salary expectations will not be considered.

Short listed candidates will be invited to complete an assessment through Test Gorilla. This minimizes unconscious bias in our hiring process.

Successful candidates will be invited to a job interview.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected factor. Read more