Senior Legal Counsel, Contracts

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland.

📋 Description

• Act as a vital legal partner to internal stakeholders, delivering practical and commercially viable advice on contractual and related legal issues.

• Draft, assess, negotiate, and finalize a diverse array of agreements with counterparties across various jurisdictions.

• Assist in the preparation and negotiation of term sheets, letters of intent, and final contracts.

• Manage the complete contract process, which includes drafting, coordinating internal approvals, execution, and maintaining records.

• Provide guidance to business teams on the application of templates and standard legal documents, contributing to their continuous enhancement.

• Keep well-organized legal records, such as contract repositories, powers of attorney, and internal project documentation.

• Generate internal updates and reports regarding contract flow, negotiation status, and legal project developments.

• Perform legal quality checks on documentation and ensure that internal legal and compliance procedures are executed accurately and punctually.

• Collaborate with other members of the legal team on broader cross-functional initiatives as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree; an advanced legal degree would be regarded as an asset.

• Over 7 years of relevant experience in contracts, legal operations, corporate secretarial roles, or a similar legal function.

• Previous experience in a well-regarded international company, multi-jurisdictional in-house setting, or a leading law firm.

• Strong understanding of contract law principles, corporate governance, and legal/regulatory frameworks across various jurisdictions.

• Exceptional skills in contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiation.

• Ability to evaluate legal risks pragmatically and propose solutions that align with business priorities and market practices.

• Strong organizational abilities, keen attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple workstreams concurrently.

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Proactive, reliable, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

• Strong documentation and data management skills, with the ability to maintain legal information in a structured and up-to-date manner.

• Proficient in both Russian and English, in written and spoken forms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Close collaboration with senior leadership and insight into strategic business issues.

• Genuine ownership of legal projects from inception to completion.

• Fully remote work format, allowing flexibility to operate from anywhere.

• Extensive international scope and diverse legal work.

• A modern, technology-driven environment with a focus on AI advancements.

• 40 paid days off annually.

• Competitive compensation reflective of the role's seniority and scope.