Lead Legal Counsel (Remote) at Jobgether

, , Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Acquisitions, Legal Framework Development, AI Technologies, Process Streamlining, Global Compliance, Legal Operations Management, Deal Structuring, Tax Efficiency, Debt Facility Management, Stock Appreciation Rights, Private Equity, M&A, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Communication

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a General Counsel - REMOTE. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the legal landscape as the first hire in a rapidly growing company in the SaaS space. Your expertise will drive acquisitions and enhance our legal framework using AI technologies. You will lead initiatives that streamline processes and enable efficient business operations on a global scale, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions while managing a lean legal operation. \n Accountabilities Lead the legal lifecycle of approximately 5 acquisitions per year, managing local counsel in Europe and North America. Develop tax-efficient deal structures utilizing AI for modeling and compliance with international tax regulations. Oversee management of a $100M debt facility, ensuring compliance and managing relations with lenders. Ensure legal compliance for a workforce of 400 across multiple countries, including Germany, Canada, and the US. Manage and develop a global Stock Appreciation Rights program. Requirements 6-10 years of experience in a legal role, ideally within Private Equity or M&A environments. Proficient in using AI tools to enhance and automate legal operations. Understanding of international tax frameworks and ability to leverage AI for strategic tax planning. Strong operational mindset focused on deal velocity and risk management. Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders. Benefits 100% remote work flexibility with the option to work from anywhere. Significant autonomy and freedom in problem-solving with a supportive team environment. A culture that emphasizes efficiency and minimizes bureaucratic processes. Collaborative and friendly team dynamics with opportunities for networking within the SaaS community. Flexible vacation policy to ensure work-life balance. \n Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1

Responsibilities

The Lead Legal Counsel will manage the legal lifecycle for approximately five acquisitions annually, overseeing local counsel in Europe and North America while developing tax-efficient deal structures using AI. This role also involves overseeing the management of a $100M debt facility and ensuring legal compliance for a 400-person global workforce.