Junior Legal Counsel

Summary

Join Deel, a rapidly growing SaaS company transforming the global talent landscape, and contribute to building the future of work. As a member of our legal team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance and providing guidance on financial regulations, payments, and fintech-related matters. You will assist in drafting and reviewing agreements, work closely with senior legal counsel, and partner with internal teams to embed legal considerations into business operations. This role requires a strong background in cross-border employment law and excellent communication skills. Deel offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• 2-3 years’ experience (in-house experience is not essential), with a strong background in cross border employment law matters
• Specialist knowledge of employment law
• You will be proactive, autonomous, resilient, adaptable, eager to continually learn and develop professionally
• You will be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• You have good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• You are fluent in English (other languages are a plus)

Responsibilities

• Assist in legal research and provide guidance on financial regulations, payments, and fintech-related compliance matters
• Support drafting and reviewing agreements, including payment processing agreements, vendor contracts, and regulatory submissions
• Work closely with senior legal counsel on licensing applications, regulatory filings, and ensuring product compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Partner with internal teams such as compliance, finance, and product to ensure legal and regulatory considerations are embedded in business operations
• Contribute to developing and implementing processes to streamline legal operations, contract negotiation, and compliance frameworks
• Help create and maintain legal playbooks, policies, and training materials for internal teams

Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access