Junior Legal Counsel at SilentEight

Capon Bridge, West Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Drafting, Negotiation, Legal Research, Data Protection, Technology Law, Compliance, Communication, Proactive, Detail-Oriented, Organizational Skills, AI, Financial Services, IP Licensing, GDPR, Innovation

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

At Silent Eight, we build AI-powered products to combat financial crime — including money laundering, terrorist financing, and systemic corruption. As a leading RegTech firm, we partner with some of the world’s largest financial institutions, such as Standard Chartered Bank and HSBC. Join us and help make the world a safer place. As Junior Legal Counsel, you will join our growing Legal team, reporting directly to the Senior Legal Counsel and working closely with business stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer to gain exposure to international commercial work, develop expertise in technology law, and support high-impact projects in a fast-paced global environment. Key Responsibilities Contract Support: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements (NDAs, MSAs, software license and support agreements) under supervision. Advisory Assistance: Provide first-line legal support to business teams (Sales, Product, Partnerships, Finance), escalating complex issues when needed. Compliance & Privacy: Support the implementation of compliance policies and processes, with a focus on GDPR and other data protection requirements. Research & Monitoring: Conduct legal research on regulatory, technology, and AI developments; prepare practical summaries and recommendations. Knowledge Management: Help maintain templates, contract registers, and internal legal documentation. Key Requirements Law degree and legal qualifications enabling practice in Poland. 1–3 years of legal experience (in-house or law firm), preferably with exposure to IT/technology contracts. Good understanding of contract drafting and negotiation in English (experience with UK/US/common law agreements is a plus). Knowledge of data protection (GDPR) and basic IP/software licensing principles. Excellent English writing and communication skills. Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-moving international environment. Preferred Skills Exposure to financial services contracts or AML-related regulations. Interest in innovation, AI, and technology law. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. What We Offer Engagement type: B2B contract. Equity: Employee stock option scheme. Flexibility: Fully remote role. Time off: Paid days to balance work and personal life. Growth: Learning, mentorship, and career development opportunities in a global organization. We kindly inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities

Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements while providing first-line legal support to business teams. Support compliance policies and conduct legal research on regulatory and technology developments.