Senior Legal Counsel - Regulatory

Overview

This role offers an opportunity to join a global HR technology company as a Senior Legal Counsel - Regulatory within the Legal Infrastructure team. The team focuses on ensuring compliance with industry regulations across 95+ countries, supporting business expansion, and partnering with cross-functional teams to manage regulatory risks and embed compliance into daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory guidance to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement regulatory strategies aligned with business objectives to mitigate risks.
• Assist in creating and enforcing internal policies and procedures for ongoing compliance.
• Manage regulatory submissions and interactions with authorities.
• Collaborate with product, operations, finance, and compliance teams to integrate regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regulatory risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Provide training and support on regulatory compliance matters.
• Advise on regulatory aspects of business transactions and partnerships.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer in your jurisdiction.
• Proven experience in regulatory law, including legal compliance, regulatory submissions, and authority interactions.
• Strong knowledge of global employment laws and regulatory environments.
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations, finance, product, and other teams.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice that supports product innovation and commercial success.
• Demonstrated ability to identify regulatory issues and develop practical solutions.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are advantageous.
• Ability to learn and use communication and management tools such as Slack, ContractsPodAi, Notion, Google Drive, and KissFlow.
• Experience in both law firm and in-house roles is preferred but not required.
• Interest in working for a tech-scaleup, specifically in HR technology.
• Remote work experience is a plus but not mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a global, distributed work environment.
• Familiarity with asynchronous work practices.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $53,050 to $149,150 USD, dependent on location, skills, experience, and market factors.
• Competitive compensation above local market rates to support global talent hiring.
• Stock options.
• Flexible paid time off and working hours.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Mental health support services.
• Learning and development budget.
• Home office budget and IT equipment.
• Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces.

Location

• Fully remote position with a globally distributed team.
• Applications encouraged from all locations.

Additional Information

• Reporting to Associate General Counsel, Infrastructure.
• No direct reports.
• The hiring process includes interviews with recruiter, manager, team members, a challenge exercise, and a bar raiser interview.
• The organization supports diversity and inclusion and provides accommodations during the hiring process upon request.
• Candidates are encouraged to submit applications and CVs in English.
• The company embraces AI tools while prioritizing human expertise and creativity.

How to Apply

• Submit your application with a CV in PDF format or a LinkedIn profile if a CV is unavailable.
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.