Senior Legal Counsel (Contracts)

Overview

This role involves supporting the Legal & Compliance team in managing commercial and employment contracts and addressing various legal matters with professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal counsel to the contract team, advising commercial, technology, and HR teams with pragmatic, business-oriented legal guidance.
• Build and maintain trust across the organization by delivering high-quality, responsive, and business-aligned legal support.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with counterparties across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring enforceability and compliance with applicable laws.
• Prepare and negotiate term sheets (letters of intent) and draft final agreements based on agreed terms.
• Manage the entire contract lifecycle, including drafting, internal approval, closing, and thorough documentation of negotiation stages.
• Guide internal teams on the use of standard form documents and templates; assist in updating and developing legal documentation.
• Maintain and organize contract repositories, power of attorney databases, and project workspaces (e.g., Notion, Confluence).
• Prepare management reports summarizing contract activity, negotiation progress, and project status.
• Perform quality control reviews of Legal and Compliance documentation.
• Ensure completion of all pre-agreed legal steps within business processes, including internal and external filings.
• Provide support to other legal teams as requested.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Law; a Master's degree in Law or related fields is a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a contract department of a reputable in-house company, corporate secretarial function, or related role.
• Preferably experienced managing multiple jurisdictions or working in an international law firm.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of contract law principles, corporate governance, and legal/regulatory frameworks across different jurisdictions (common law and continental law).
• Excellent contract drafting skills and effective AI prompt writing abilities.
• Ability to identify risks and provide solutions aligned with business goals and market practices.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive work approach and dedication.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work under tight deadlines.
• Advanced data organization and management skills to ensure accurate classification and up-to-date information.
• Advanced proficiency in English.
• Fluency in Russian is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Support for professional growth.
• Access to cutting-edge hardware and technology.
• Flexible schedule.
• Remote work from anywhere in the world.
• Access to global offices.
• 40 paid days off.
• Collaborative international team of highly qualified professionals.

Location

Remote work from anywhere in the world with access to global offices.