Our legal team is looking for a professional legal counsel to perform the following tasks:
Responsibilities
Advising business units on all matters related to the company's operations
Contractual work: review of contracts, contract drafting
Drafting of user agreements and policies
Maintaining corporate documentation, keeping the register of documents up to date;
Drafting of corporate documents: minutes, resolutions etc.
Supporting registration of legal entities and trademarks in foreign jurisdictions
Preparation of sets of documents for banks, verification and completion of KYC forms
Interaction with legal service providers in various jurisdictions
Research & preparation of legal opinions on changes in legislation
Requirements
Higher Education, Degree in law
3+ years PQE. Experience in IT or fintech industry would be an advantage
In-depth knowledge in the following areas: contract law, Intellectual property, personal data, corporate law, labor law
Good knowledge of European/British law
Ability to provide short & concise summary of legal research (in plain language)
Strong legal drafting skills and knowledge of legal design principles
Strong negotiation skills and willingness to understand business aspects of a transaction. Ability to offer a compromise solution during contract negotiation
Ability to manage external counsels.
Strong communication skills to clearly convey legal concepts and advice to non-legal colleagues
Attention to Detail: Precision and thoroughness in reviewing and drafting legal documents
Proficient in drafting clear, precise, and legally sound documents, including contracts, policies, and corporate documentation.
Understanding of the IT industry, familiarity with business models, technology trends, and industry-specific legal issues (personal data regulation, SaaS, open source software etc.)
Knowledge of digital tools (DocuSign, Jira, Slack, Google Docs, etc.)
Fluent English
Conditions
Competitive salary level
Self-development and training support
Effective management that listens actively and uses data-driven approach to guide decisions