Legal and Compliance Operations Lead

Job Summary

Owning legal, compliance, and governance functions, the full-time Operations Lead, Legal & Compliance will manage contracts, ensure regulatory compliance across multiple countries, and support operational priorities in a fully remote setting.

Key responsibilities

• Lead new-region exploration by scoping legal and regulatory requirements for hiring and granting in new countries
• Manage partner and team contracting, including drafting contracts and overseeing employment processes across various locations
• Support governance and maintain compliance documentation, including policies and risk management across entities

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a legal, compliance, or governance role, preferably in a startup, non-profit, or international organization
• Confidence in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
• Experience with employment and HR compliance across multiple countries, with US experience as a strong advantage
• Working knowledge of data protection and safeguarding regulations
• Fluency in English; professional fluency in another language is a bonus