Senior Legal Counsel (Generalist)

Overview

A growing organization is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to serve as a trusted business partner and lead legal projects independently. This role involves full ownership of mandates, leading cross-functional initiatives, and direct communication with senior leadership, including the CEO.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal support for expansion into new markets, including entity setup, regulatory approvals, and commercial launches
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements such as trading, technology, services, vendor, and partnership contracts
• Support corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and investment structures
• Manage legal and cross-functional projects in collaboration with compliance, operations, finance, technology, and senior leadership teams
• Monitor regulatory developments in key jurisdictions and provide clear, actionable guidance to the business
• Support licensing and ongoing compliance in regulated markets including Malta, India, and the UAE/DIFC
• Advise internal teams on commercial, regulatory, employment, and people-related legal matters
• Manage external counsel to ensure high-quality, practical, and cost-effective legal support

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with at least 7 years of post-qualification experience
• Significant experience at a major international or top-tier regional law firm, demonstrating structured and rigorous legal thinking
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional legal projects independently and meet deadlines
• Strong commercial instincts with the ability to align legal advice to business objectives
• Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace and modern AI platforms such as Gemini, Claude, or equivalent tools, used daily to enhance output quality and speed
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex legal analysis into clear guidance for non-lawyers
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to maintain composure under pressure with competing priorities
• Candidates who may not perfectly match all criteria but demonstrate potential and the right mindset are encouraged to apply

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation reflecting the seniority and scope of the role
• 40 paid days off per year
• Fully remote work from anywhere in the world

Location

• Fully remote, open to candidates globally

Additional Information

• Direct collaboration with the CEO and senior leadership, providing real access and impact
• Full project ownership from day one, leading mandates rather than supporting them
• Work involves an international mandate covering a wide range of jurisdictions and diverse legal matters
• The team operates with modern tools and an AI-native mindset, avoiding outdated workflows