(Junior) Legal and AML Compliance Counsel - Remote

Overview

The Legal team at GoGlobal is expanding, and we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated (Junior) Legal Counsel to join our international team based in Europe, the US, and Asia. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and a few years of practical experience specifically with running KYC checks. In this role, you will support senior members of the Legal team in their daily work, primarily focusing on KYC checks, corporate matters, and data privacy. This position requires a commercial mindset, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, international environment. This fully remote role offers the opportunity for professional growth and exposure to a wide range of legal work across different jurisdictions.

In Short

• Perform screening and KYC reviews for existing and potential clients in accordance with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Manage, coordinate, and respond to KYC requests from banks, vendors, clients, and/or regulatory bodies.
• Contribute to developing and maintaining compliance-related policies and procedures.
• Prepare, review, maintain and ensure timely and accurate filing of statutory, regulatory, and corporate documentation in compliance with applicable laws and internal governance requirements.
• Address data privacy matters, ensuring adherence to GDPR and other data protection regulatory requirements.
• Conduct research on regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions.
• Draft and review various commercial agreements.
• Assist in maintaining internal contract lifecycle management system (CLM).
• Perform other duties to support senior team members as needed.

Requirements

• Law degree with practical experience in KYC.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced international environment.
• Familiarity with GDPR and data protection regulations.
• Experience in compliance-related policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documents.

Benefits

• Fully remote position.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Exposure to a wide range of legal work across different jurisdictions.