At SPD Technology, we bring together a team of like-minded people who are driven by the desire to bring value through their work, united in their commitment to high performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients’ growth. We empower our people with a culture of excellence and enable them with the opportunity to uphold their accountability to contribute on each level. We value humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment where everyone’s contribution is welcomed.
We are looking for a Legal Director to join us as part of our team.
About the role:
The Legal functions provide advice and counsel across multiple areas of business law related to an organization’s legal rights and obligations. The role acts as an advisor on legal issues involving the organization’s government and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead department and organize services, personally provide the answers on a high organizational level and complex request (for executives), facilitate problem solving in extremely complex situations, adapt/align legal function to the company strategy.
- Research, analyze, and interpret existing and emerging laws, statutes, and regulations; effectively communicate and interpret these to the company’s leadership team and employees. Conduct respective Q&A sessions and meetings to ensure clarity and compliance.
- Offer consulting services on specific legal matters to employees, providing clear and practical guidance.
- Identify, evaluate, and address issues of legal status, risk, and their consequences on both the company and individual levels. Serve as a trustworthy legal advisor for both employees and company management.
- Represent and advocate for the organization in litigation, arbitration, mediation, or other disputes with courts, government agencies, or other legal authorities.
- Provide legal advice and counsel in business-related areas of expertise, including but not limited to corporate law, real estate, tax, business litigation, transactions/antitrust, compliance, intellectual property, employment/labor, corporate governance, and ethics.
- Structure, draft, negotiate, and/or approve legal contracts, letters of agreement, policies, and other documents related to a variety of trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters.
- Oversee and develop compliance programs to ensure all organizational activities meet legal and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement risk management strategies to minimize legal exposure.
- Provide strategic legal advice to support business objectives and minimize risks. Oversee legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions.
We’re looking for you if you have:
Education & Experience
- 10+ years experience in Corporate law
- Master’s degree in Law
Key Skills
- Deep subject matter expertise in law.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Proactive and problem-solving mindset.
- Attention to detail, especially in dealing with people and cases.
- Strong proficiency in English.
- Leadership and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Interview Stages:
- Interview with Recruiter
- Interview with VP, People
- Interview with CFO and BU Head
- Interview with Co-Ceos.
What’s in it for You
Reveal great tech solutions
Join the team of individuals who care about what they do and how they do it, and are accountable for the result and high performance. Unleash your potential, tackle new challenges, and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions.
Experience an agile and flexible working environment
Work fully remote or from our office hubs or in a hybrid work model. Enjoy 20 business days of paid vacation, unlimited sick leave, 4 days of emergency leave.
Feel cared about
Prioritize your well-being with a medical insurance yearly budget / financial reimbursement of expenses on medical services outside Ukraine. Get compensation for sports, equipment, massage, and rehabilitation, along with access to our well-being program, corporate loan, and tax and legal support.
Embrace the opportunity for personal and professional growth
Take advantage of individual learning and certification budget, career paths and personal development plans, company-wide tech and cultural events, educational leave, language courses, access to our corporate library, and more.
