Legal Counsel at Spendbase

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Spendbase is a global fintech company with a startup mindset, helping businesses optimize their spending on SaaS, cloud services, and corporate cards.

REQUIREMENTS

– 2+ years of legal experience, preferably in a law firm or in-house with a focus on corporate legal support.
– Strong grounding in corporate law and global legal structuring, including entity formation and governance documentation.
– Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and operational contracts (NDAs, MSAs, vendor/service agreements, etc.).
– Familiarity with labour law basics, employment agreements, and global hiring support.
– Hands‑on experience supporting or coordinating with compliance teams on AML/KYC processes and regulatory reporting.
– Excellent English communication (written & verbal); clear, business‑centric legal drafting.
– Highly organized, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
– Strong analytical skills with a business‑first mindset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

– Provide legal support for global company structuring initiatives, including entity setup, corporate governance documentation, and coordination with local counsel.
– Draft, negotiate, and manage a variety of legal documents: commercial contracts, service agreements, employment‑related contracts, and internal policy documentation.
– Support the People & HR functions on compliance with employment, contractor engagement, and labour‑related legal issues.
– Collaborate with Compliance on AML/KYC documentation and operational support, including ownership reviews, risk questions, and regulatory filings.
– Conduct legal research and provide actionable advice on laws and regulations affecting corporate operations, hiring structures, and compliance obligations.
– Help maintain and improve internal legal templates, playbooks, and contract workflows.
– Support cross‑functional teams (Ops, Finance, Product, Compliance) with clear legal guidance on business initiatives.
– Monitor changes in relevant jurisdictions and translate legal impacts into business recommendations.
– Assist with internal audits, compliance checks, and documentation in relation to legal and regulatory requirements.

WHAT WE OFFER

– Remote‑first or hybrid working model with flexibility across EMEA time zones.
– Opportunity to work cross‑functionally with compliance, HR, product, finance, and operations teams.
– Fast‑paced, collaborative environment where legal advice directly influences business strategy.
– Professional growth opportunities.
– Support for further training and certifications (e.g., compliance, labour law, international corporate).
– Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience and market standards.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

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