Remote Legal Consultant

Main Responsibilities:

Provide accurate and timely counsel on a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance, copyright, data protection, etc.)

Draft internal policies as needed and regularly monitor compliance

Research and evaluate legal risk factors regarding business decisions and operations

Draft agreements, contracts and other legal documents, implement feedback as needed

Mentor other team members by reviewing their work and providing constructive feedback, ensuring the quality of the final product

Provide clarification on legal language or concepts, including by developing educational materials as needed

Guide the implementation of business compliance standards like HIPAA;

Support the Accounting department with the collection of the overdue invoices through negotiations and, as needed, small claims litigation

Help resolve and clarify any other miscellaneous legal matters as they arise

Keep up-to-date about changes in relevant legislation, i.e. substantial changes in US state and federal laws as well as European and international/OECD legal developments)

Qualifications:

Law degree

Knowledge of US and international business law

Experience negotiating contracts and managing legal communications with enterprise clients

Experience with international employment and contracting relations and related legislation

Experience working with clients in the software/IT industry; understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle preferred

Experience with web research related to various policies, including contract law in developed countries, global variations in labor law, and software licensing matters; ability to identify credible sources

Ability to advise on legal documentation, negotiations, contracts, etc.

Understanding of legal dispute resolution channels, especially arbitration

Excellent communication skills

Excellent teamwork and self-organization

Creative problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn

Excellent written and spoken English