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Eqvilent · 1 week ago

Legal Counsel (Contracts)

United States

Contract

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Eqvilentjobs is seeking a Legal Counsel (Contracts) to support their Legal & Compliance team in managing commercial and employment contracts. The role involves providing legal advice, managing contract negotiations, and ensuring compliance across various jurisdictions.

Finance

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted legal counsel of contract team and advise to commercial, technology, and HR teams, offering pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice on a wide array of issues

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with counterparties across diverse jurisdictions, ensuring enforceability and compliance with applicable governing laws

Prepare and negotiate term sheets (letters of intent) and draft final agreements based on agreed terms

Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and internal approval to closing, while meticulously documenting all negotiation stages

Guide internal teams on the use of standard form documents and templates, and assist the legal team in their regular update and development

Maintain and organize the contract repository, power of attorney database, and project workspaces (e.g., Notion, Confluence)

Prepare management reports summarizing contract activity, negotiation progress, and project status

Perform quality control ('second-pair-of-eyes') reviews of Legal and Compliance documentation

Ensure all pre-agreed legal steps within business processes are completed accurately and on time, including internal and external filings

Provide support to other Eqvilent legal teams as requested

Qualification

Contract lawContracts draftingContract negotiationCorporate governanceRegulatory frameworksEnglish proficiencyProactive approachData managementRussian proficiencyOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Law

2-4 years in a contract department of a reputable in-house company, corporate secretarial or related function, preferably managing multiple jurisdictions or experience in an international law firm

Strong understanding of general principles of contract law, corporate governance, legal, and regulatory frameworks across different jurisdictions (common law and continental law)

Excellent contracts drafting skills and effective AI prompts writing skills

Ability to identify risks and focus on providing solutions that align with the business goals and the market practice

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proactive approach and dedication to work

Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and work under tight deadlines

Excellent data organization and data management skills, ensuring that all information is correctly classified and kept up-to-date

Advanced knowledge of English