Senior Legal Counsel

Responsibilities

• Lead legal support for market expansion, including entity setup, regulatory approvals, and commercial launches
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements such as trading, technology, and partnership contracts
• Support corporate transactions including M&A, joint ventures, and investment structures
• Own legal and cross-functional projects in collaboration with compliance, operations, finance, and technology teams
• Monitor regulatory developments in key jurisdictions and provide actionable guidance to the business
• Support licensing and ongoing compliance in regulated markets like Malta, India, and the UAE/DIFC
• Manage external counsel to ensure high-quality and cost-effective legal support

Requirements

• 7+ years of post-qualification experience as a qualified lawyer
• Experience at a major international or top-tier regional law firm
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-jurisdictional legal projects independently
• Strong commercial instincts and the ability to align legal advice with business objectives
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and modern AI platforms (e.g., Gemini, Claude)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for translating complex analysis for non-lawyers

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment from anywhere in the world
• Direct collaboration and impact through access to the CEO and senior leadership
• Full project ownership and autonomy from day one
• 40 paid days off per year
• Competitive compensation reflecting seniority and scope
• Opportunity to work with an AI-native team using modern workflows

About the Company

Eqvilent is a forward-thinking organization operating with an AI-native mindset, moving away from outdated workflows to embrace modern tools and global scale.