Legal Counsel I

Summary

Join Deel, a rapidly growing global payroll and HR platform, as a Legal Counsel. You will provide comprehensive legal support, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk across the organization. This role involves advising on corporate governance, commercial agreements, and regulatory matters. You will assist in ensuring global compliance with intellectual property transfer agreements, draft and review commercial and corporate agreements, and provide legal advice on various topics. The position requires a JD degree, active bar membership, and relevant experience. Deel offers competitive pay, stock grant opportunities, remote work flexibility, and additional perks.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
• 3-5 years of experience as a practicing attorney, with at least 2 years in-house or advising corporate clients
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and commercial transactions
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to balance legal risks with business objectives in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization
• High ethical standards and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information

Responsibilities

• Assisting in ensuring global compliance with intellectual property transfer agreements and related mechanisms
• Drafting and reviewing commercial and corporate agreements
• Assisting in providing accurate, relevant, and timely advice on legal topics (e.g., fintech, labor laws, corporate matters, etc.)
• Assisting with the review and negotiation of client and vendor agreements, and supporting internal compliance efforts
• Handling and assisting with a variety of other issues and projects as they arise

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a global or multi-jurisdictional environment is a plus

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