[Hiring] Lead Legal Counsel @softsich

Role Description

At Softsich, we believe that a strong legal function does more than manage risks — it enables business growth, supports confident decisions, and builds a foundation for international expansion. We are looking for an experienced Lead Legal Counsel to take ownership of legal operations, lead a legal team, and act as a trusted legal partner to business leadership. This role combines strategic legal decision-making with hands-on expertise in commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and legal operations. You'll have the opportunity to influence key business decisions, improve legal processes, and support sustainable international growth.

• Legal Strategy & Risk Management:
  • Own legal strategy execution, define contracting standards and risk appetite, and ensure effective legal support across assigned business areas.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across business operations.
  • Provide strategic and practical legal advice to senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Commercial Contracts & Negotiations:
  • Oversee drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements with payment service providers (PSPs), vendors, and strategic partners.
  • Develop and maintain contracting standards, templates, and approval workflows.
  • Lead complex negotiations and ensure agreements balance commercial objectives with legal risk.
• Regulatory & Corporate Legal Support:
  • Oversee international corporate structuring, entity incorporation, and ongoing corporate governance.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements across relevant jurisdictions.
  • Coordinate with external legal advisors, regulatory authorities, and business partners on complex legal matters and escalations.
• Legal Team Leadership & Operations:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the legal team, managing priorities, workload distribution, and performance.
  • Establish and improve legal workflows, contract management systems, and internal policies.
  • Drive proactive legal research, develop internal knowledge-sharing practices, and improve operational efficiency through measurable KPIs.
• Employment & Business Legal Support:
  • Oversee employment-related legal matters, HR policies, and sensitive employee cases.
  • Manage legal disputes, claims, and escalations, including the development of dispute resolution strategies.
  • Oversee legal review of marketing materials and business communications to ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, with strong expertise in corporate and commercial law.
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including PSP, vendor, and partnership contracts.
• Practical experience in international corporate structuring, entity incorporation, and corporate governance.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and legal risk management in international or regulated business environments.
• Knowledge of employment and HR legal matters, including employment agreements, contractor arrangements, and internal policies.
• Experience leading legal professionals, managing team performance, and coordinating legal workflows.
• Ability to develop and improve legal processes, contract management systems, and internal policies.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, including interaction with senior leadership.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance legal risks and business objectives.
• Ability to independently manage complex legal matters, prioritize effectively, and take ownership of results.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law.
• English — Upper-Intermediate or higher.

Requirements

• Nice to have: Experience working in financial services, payment processing, or other highly regulated digital industries.
• Experience managing external legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
• Qualified lawyer / attorney status.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule and remote format or offices in Warsaw/Kyiv — 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.

Company Description

Ready to turn complex legal challenges into clear, practical solutions? Join Softsich and help build a legal function that supports business growth, empowers teams, and makes a real impact. Send us your CV — we'd love to get to know you!