Legal Counsel, Global Expansion, Employment

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Spain, +4 more countries.

📋 Description

• Assist the organization in expanding and establishing new entities worldwide.

• Address employment law issues across various countries.

• Provide support to internal teams and departments where their expertise concludes.

• Ensure all activities comply with local regulations.

• Collaborate with the business as a proactive legal project manager.

• Work alongside Global Infrastructure and Operations and other internal teams.

• Partner with local payroll providers and law firms in several countries.

• Maintain consistency, impact, momentum, quality, customer focus, and alignment with broader objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Lawyer licensed to practice in your jurisdiction.

• Relevant experience in employment law, preferably across multiple jurisdictions.

• Relevant experience in corporate law, such as establishing entities overseas.

• Open to candidates with junior (0–2 years), mid-level (3–6 years), and senior (7+ years) experience.

• Experience in a law firm or legal department of a company/startup.

• Proficient in business and legal English, both written and spoken.

• Analytical, business-oriented, and solution-focused legal mindset.

• Legal education or professional experience in a prominent Asian jurisdiction (e.g., China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore) — preferred.

• Experience or education in cross-border matters — preferred.

• Familiarity with data protection law/GDPR — preferred.

• Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts in English — preferred.

• Additional languages, particularly an Asian language, Portuguese, French, Italian, or German — preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• WorkFlex program allows you to work from anywhere at any time.

• Well-Being Day (an entire day off).

• Subsidized gym memberships.

• Training & Development Allowance.

• Annual team gatherings.

• Commitment to an equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.

• Recruitment accommodations available.

• Benefits may vary based on location due to local laws and regulations.