[Hiring] Head of Legal @softsich

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced Head of Legal to lead the company’s legal function and act as a strategic legal partner for leadership within a fast-growing international business. This role is responsible for legal strategy, regulatory compliance, corporate structuring, commercial contracting, legal operations, and team leadership across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate has strong experience working in regulated and international environments and is able to balance legal risk with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Strategy & Governance
  • Develop and implement the company’s legal strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Establish legal governance frameworks, policies, and decision-making processes.
  • Identify, prioritize, and mitigate legal risks across business operations.
  • Advise C-level leadership on legal implications of strategic initiatives.
• Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
  • Monitor legal and regulatory requirements across all operating jurisdictions.
  • Ensure company activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
  • Coordinate with compliance teams and external advisors where necessary.
  • Support regulatory audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Corporate Structuring & International Expansion
  • Provide legal support for corporate structuring and group governance.
  • Support establishment of new legal entities and international expansion initiatives.
  • Coordinate with local legal advisors and corporate service providers.
  • Maintain corporate documentation and governance standards.
• Team Leadership & Legal Function Development
  • Lead and develop the legal team.
  • Allocate legal workload and prioritize legal support across business functions.
  • Develop internal legal expertise and scalable legal processes aligned with company growth.
• Commercial & Strategic Contracts
  • Oversee key commercial contracts with providers, vendors, and strategic partners.
  • Develop contracting standards, templates, and approval workflows.
  • Review and negotiate high-risk and high-value agreements.
• Employment & HR Legal Oversight
  • Oversee employment structures and workforce arrangements.
  • Develop and review employment policies and related documentation.
  • Support HR initiatives and employee-related legal matters.
  • Assess and mitigate labor law and contractor-related risks.
• Contract Registry & Legal Operations
  • Manage the company’s contract registry and legal documentation systems.
  • Develop legal operations processes, workflows, and document management standards.
  • Ensure accessibility, organization, and traceability of key legal documents.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant legal experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong expertise in corporate structuring, commercial contracts, M&A, and corporate governance.
• Deep understanding of local and international regulations relevant to regulated or international industries.
• Experience with labor law, contractor agreements, HR policies, and workforce structuring.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal risks across the business.
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating high-value or complex contracts.
• Experience with cross-border entity setup and governance.
• Knowledge of legal tech, contract registries, workflow optimization, and knowledge management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law.
• Qualified lawyer / attorney status is a plus.
• English — Upper-Intermediate or higher.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant legal experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong expertise in corporate structuring, commercial contracts, M&A, and corporate governance.
• Deep understanding of local and international regulations relevant to regulated or international industries.
• Experience with labor law, contractor agreements, HR policies, and workforce structuring.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal risks across the business.
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating high-value or complex contracts.
• Experience with cross-border entity setup and governance.
• Knowledge of legal tech, contract registries, workflow optimization, and knowledge management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law.
• Qualified lawyer / attorney status is a plus.
• English — Upper-Intermediate or higher.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule and remote format remote or offices in Warsaw — you choose.
• 24 paid vacation days, sick leaves, and health insurance (UA-based, other locations in progress).
• A supportive, friendly team where knowledge-sharing is part of the culture.
• Coverage for professional events and learning.
• Birthday greetings, team buildings, and warm human connection beyond work.
• Zero joules of energy to the aggressor state, its affiliated businesses, or partners.