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Global tech recruitment & staffing for fast-growing companies
Senior Legal Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
130 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Legal Specialist
OnHires
• Support the Head of Legal in managing a global network of legal entities, drafting intercompany agreements, and maintaining meticulous corporate records. • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of agreements, including SaaS Master Service Agreements (MSAs), SLAs, software licensing, and complex NDAs. • Act as a guardian of the company’s proprietary technology. Manage IP assignments, registrations, and licensing frameworks for software and databases. • Build and scale the "Legal Playbook"—optimizing contract templates, onboarding flows, and internal legal document management processes. • Conduct deep-dive research into international corporate law, jurisdiction-specific compliance, and tax optimization strategies (e.g., IP Box regimes). • Partner with Finance, Product, and IT teams to ensure legal strategies align with business goals.
Job Requirements
- 3+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate and commercial law.
- Deep understanding of software-as-a-service business models, licensing, and IT service delivery contracts.
- Ability to draft complex legal documents from scratch in English that are clear, concise, and business-oriented.
- Solid grasp of intellectual property rights (software, trademarks, database rights).
- Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M. in International or Commercial Law is a plus).
- Fluent English (C1/C2) is mandatory. You must be comfortable defending legal positions and negotiating in English.
- Familiarity with CRM or Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools like Salesforce or similar.
Benefits
- Global Impact: Work on international legal frameworks for a market leader in financial technology.
- Direct Mentorship: Opportunity to work closely with the Head of Legal and senior leadership.
- Flexibility: 100% remote work environment with a focus on results, not hours.
- Professional Growth: A dynamic environment where you can take full ownership of your workstreams.
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