Global Legal Counsel
Global Legal Counsel
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Job Description
You will be joining a small group of lawyers as part of Docplanners Global Legal Team supporting on strategic legal projects for the group and helping coordinate a team of local inhouse lawyers (one in each of Docplanners key markets) in a fastgrowing international environment. Areas of responsibility (in conjunction with the Global Lawyers):
work closely with the Global Senior Legal Counsels to manage and advise on the release of product features or new business lines from a legal/regulatory perspective (ensure compliance with all applicable laws) coordinating local input
work closely with the Head of Privacy and the Information Security Team ensuring compliance with applicable personal data legislation (GDPR LGPD KVKK etc) with the help of local specialists
support the Global Legal Team on creating updating and maintaining Docplanners internal controls and policies in areas such as data protection antibribery and others and develop/provide internal training as required
act as legal business partner to various departments; build strong relationships across the organisation and support the senior management team in strategic initiatives and geographical expansion
take responsibility for strategic commercial legal work (for example contracts for clients suppliers partners website terms and conditions etc.) with support from local inhouse or external counsel
support the Chief Legal and Risk Officer and the Global Senior Legal Counsels in the legal aspects of M&A processes fundraising efforts and other strategic Corporate projects
manage outside counsel and external legal spend across 13 jurisdictions (some international travel may be required from time to time)
partner with the Docplanner People Experience Team on strategic employeerelated matters requiring legal support
manage litigation with support from local counsel
manage and foresee business risks and opportunities by regularly reviewing changes in the regulatory/legal environment
Qualifications :
- Qualified lawyer in a major global jurisdiction (EU UK US LatAm)
2 years of experience in the legal profession (indicative only) ideally split between external advisory (generalist preferred commercial / M&A / IT / IP / data protection welcome) and inhouse (tech / highgrowth companies experience a plus)
firestarter who can clearly demonstrate ability to be proactive with limited direct supervision and to lead smaller strategic legal projects autonomously
quick decisionmaking with good business judgment (balancing both legal and commercial aspects) oftentimes in ambiguous situations
detailoriented wellorganised and handson (i.e. you are ready to draft and review documents personally)
ability to handle confidential information in an appropriate and professional manner
strong interpersonal skills and a teamplayer
highest degree of professional ethics and integrity
ready to jump in and get your hands dirty
full professional proficiency and ability to work in English required (additional European languages a strong plus)
Additional Information :
The process (preliminary outline)
30 min intro call with Ainhoa (Global talent partner) followed by feedback from both sides regarding role fit :)
60 min NDA/Privacy test standard practice for our legal hires.
60 min Interview with Thayla and Kate (hiring managers of this role)
Optional additional interview with other senior leader from our Global Legal Team
References & Offer
Benefits
- Share options plan after six months working with us vesting in 5 years (subject to separate ESOP agreement and plan)
- Gym membership (reduced price)
- Health Insurance paid by the company
- Flexible retribution plan benefits
- Mental health program (iFeel)
We promote and embrace equal opportunities in our hiring process and also every day at work. When you apply for our roles you receive equal treatment regardless of age disabilities gender reassignment marital or civil partner status pregnancy or parental status race color nationality ethnic or national origin religion or belief sex sexual orientation or any other dimension of human difference. If you require additional support in your recruitment process we kindly encourage you to let us know. Behind those words youre reading theres a person (hi!) who already helped a candidate by adapting the interviews and now were lucky to have this person with us. So even if youve never asked for it before may this serve as a sign that now you can do so. We can only truly be equal if we adapt to each other.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
