Eqvilent is hiring a
Deputy Head of Legal

Summary

The Deputy Head of Legal role involves supporting the Head of Legal in managing various legal aspects of the company, including contract management, IP management, corporate structuring, statutory licensing, dealing with regulatory inquiries, and coaching the team. The ideal candidate should have a law degree, at least 10 years of experience, strong knowledge of contract law and corporate governance, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously.

Requirements

• Degree in Law from an accredited institution
• At least 10 years experience in a similar role in a corporate setting
• Strong knowledge of contract law and corporate governance
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with an ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Assist and backup Head of Legal in managing day-to-day functioning of the legal department
• Maintain effective communication with counterparts, ensuring smooth transactions and interactions
• Independently manage complex and cross-functional legal projects within business and regulatory deadlines
• Provide essential support in litigation and corporate legal processes
• Contribute to the development and implementation of key legal policies and procedures
• Actively participate in contract management through the entire contract lifecycle
• Report to Company UBO on the developments
• Monitoring changes in laws across jurisdictions where the company operates and brief various teams about upcoming changes and their impact on business processes

Preferred Qualifications

A genuine passion for design and continuous learning

Benefits

• Remote work from anywhere in the world
• International projects covering five continents
• High level of autonomy in decision-making and no micromanagement
• Top-class tools and everything needed to provide state-of-the-art experience for your colleagues
• Direct communications with the UBO and decision-makers
• 40 paid days off
• Competitive salary