Senior Legal Counsel - Remote

Overview

As a Senior Legal Counsel at The Adaptavist Group, you will support the Head of Legal Operations and provide strategic legal guidance, ensuring compliance and overseeing corporate governance.

In Short

• Support the Head of Legal Operations in managing the Legal Operations department.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to senior executives.
• Oversee corporate governance and compliance for global operations.
• Manage legal risks and advise on employment law and intellectual property.
• Lead a legal team and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Handle regulatory compliance, including GDPR and CCPA.
• Assist with contracts and mergers/acquisitions as needed.
• Promote corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure legal compliance.
• Provide crisis management guidance on sensitive legal matters.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with PQE in employment, intellectual property, and corporate law.
• Strategic mindset and strong communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Commercially aware approach to risk management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Confidence in negotiating legal contracts.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters discreetly.
• Experience in legal compliance frameworks.
• Leadership experience in managing a legal team.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive holiday (PTO) allowance.
• Flexible working hours to fit personal life.
• Support for fully remote workers to set up home offices.
• Provision of MacBooks for all employees.
• Trusting, flexible, remote-first work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Engagement in corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Collaborative team culture across departments.
• Access to legal resources and support.
• Opportunity to influence company growth and innovation.