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Contract Legal Counsel @Eqvilent
Legal
Salary competitive sal..
Remote Location
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA Only
Job Type full-time
Posted 2mths ago

[Hiring] Contract Legal Counsel @Eqvilent

2mths ago - Eqvilent is hiring a remote Contract Legal Counsel. πŸ’Έ Salary: competitive salary πŸ“Location: USA

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Role Description

Your future mission is to help the Legal & Compliance team handle commercial and employment contracts and address various legal matters, delivering professional excellence and integrity at every step.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

  • Legal Counsel & Partnership:
    • Act as a primary legal partner and advisor to commercial, technology, and HR teams.
    • Offer pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice on a wide array of issues.
    • Build and sustain trust across the company by delivering high-quality, responsive, and business-aligned legal support.
  • Contract Management & Negotiation:
    • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with counterparties across diverse jurisdictions.
    • Ensure enforceability and compliance with applicable governing laws.
    • Prepare and negotiate term sheets (letters of intent) and draft final agreements based on agreed terms.
    • Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and internal approval to closing.
    • Meticulously document all negotiation stages.
  • Documentation & Compliance:
    • Guide internal teams on the use of standard form documents and templates.
    • Assist the legal team in their regular update and development.
    • Maintain and organize the contract repository, power of attorney database, and project workspaces (e.g., Notion, Confluence).
    • Prepare management reports summarizing contract activity, negotiation progress, and project status.
    • Perform quality control ("second-pair-of-eyes") reviews of Legal and Compliance documentation.
    • Ensure all pre-agreed legal steps within business processes are completed accurately and on time, including internal and external filings.
  • Team Collaboration:
    • Provide support to other Eqvilent legal teams as requested.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Law
  • Master Degree in Law or compatible fields would be a plus
  • 2-4 years in a contract department of a reputable in-house company, corporate secretarial or related function
  • Experience managing multiple jurisdictions or experience in an international law firm

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of general principles of contract law, corporate governance, legal, and regulatory frameworks across different jurisdictions (common law and continental law)
  • Excellent contracts drafting skills and effective AI prompts writing skills
  • Ability to identify risks and focus on providing solutions that align with the business goals and the market practice
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proactive approach and dedication to work
  • Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and work under tight deadlines
  • Excellent data organization and data management skills, ensuring that all information is correctly classified and kept up-to-date
  • Advanced knowledge of English
  • Nice to have - fluent Russian

Benefits

  • The company supports your professional growth
  • Cutting-edge hardware and technology
  • A welcoming international team of highly qualified professionals
  • Remote work from anywhere in the world
  • Access any of our global offices anytime
  • Flexible schedule
  • 40 paid days off
  • Competitive salary
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Job Type full-time
Posted 2mths ago
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