Senior Legal Counsel (Generalist)

Gold ? Eqvilent · Remote

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel – an in-house generalist who owns legal projects end-to-end, from framework design down to forms and filings and ensure that legal work is implemented effectively in day-to-day business operations. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: • Act as a legal generalist and key partner to internal teams – compliance, operations, finance, technology • Own regulatory implementation projects: internal policies, compliance frameworks (including DORA in Malta), ongoing regulatory reporting • Lead legal side of new market entry: entity setup, licensing, engagement with local regulators and consultants • Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including complex non-standard contracts in new markets • Advise on employment and HR matters across multiple legal entities, including labour law and employment-related contracts • Manage external counsels where specialist advice is needed WHAT WE LOOK FOR: • Qualified lawyer, 7+ years of experience – in-house, law firm, or both • Experience in a regulated or licensed business is a strong plus • You handle a wide range of legal matters independently and to deadline • You enjoy long, process-heavy projects – the result is a clean, compliant operation, not a headline deal • Advanced user of modern AI tools; you use them daily • Clear communicator - you explain complex things simply WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR TEAM? • Real ownership of your projects, short decision lines • Fully remote from anywhere in the world • Multiple jurisdictions, genuine variety of legal work • AI-native team, no outdated workflows • 40 paid days off, competitive compensation Not a perfect match on paper? We hire for potential and mindset, not just credentials. Tell us in your cover letter why we should talk.
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