Senior Corporate Counsel

Role Overview

Accountabilities

• Lead global securities law compliance and provide strategic guidance on corporate governance matters relevant to a late-stage private company.
• Manage the international subsidiary structure, including board meetings, corporate records, entity reorganizations, intercompany agreements, and local compliance requirements.
• Support board governance by preparing agendas and materials, documenting meetings, and maintaining accurate records of corporate decisions and actions.
• Oversee employee equity programs and structure, negotiate, and execute employee stock sale transactions.
• Lead the legal execution of fundraising, M&A, financing, and other strategic transactions, ensuring appropriate risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Manage the investment portfolio and oversee transaction execution for venture capital investments and related activities.
• Develop and implement efficient legal and business processes that enable international operations to scale sustainably.
• Advise cross-functional teams on software integrations, intellectual property, licensing, and open-source licensing considerations.
• Translate complex legal matters into clear, practical recommendations that support business objectives and enable informed decision-making.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a US-accredited law school, admission to practice in a US state, and at least five years of legal practice experience.
• Strong expertise in securities law compliance, corporate governance, and legal matters affecting private or late-stage companies.
• Proven experience managing international subsidiaries and handling complex corporate transactions, including financing rounds, M&A, equity transactions, and strategic investments.
• Experience overseeing employee equity programs, stock plans, and related transactions.
• Knowledge of intellectual property, software integrations, licensing, and open-source licensing, with understanding of legal considerations for global technology operations.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and operate independently in a fast-paced, globally distributed organization.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
• A pragmatic, commercially minded approach to legal work focused on efficient solutions and enabling business outcomes.
• An adaptable, curious, and collaborative mindset with confidence to ask questions, learn from mistakes, and work constructively with diverse teams.
• Genuine enthusiasm for open-source principles and the open web, alongside a commitment to making technology accessible and useful worldwide.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with tender offers, fund formations, public offerings, or comparable complex transactions is an advantage.
• International legal experience and familiarity with cross-border regulatory environments are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: annual salary range of USD 180,000–300,000, paid in local currency regardless of location.
• Fully remote work within a globally distributed organization.
• Flexible time off with an open vacation policy.
• Country-specific benefits packages tailored to the employee's country of residence.
• International collaboration with colleagues across numerous countries and cultural backgrounds.
• Inclusive equal-opportunity workplace that values diversity, accessibility, and different perspectives.

Compensation

• Annual salary range of USD 180,000–300,000, with compensation paid in local currency regardless of location.
• Final pay reflects experience, skills, and expected contribution, and may exceed the stated range for exceptional candidates.

Workplace

• Fully remote work within a globally distributed organization.
• Position is based in Saudi Arabia.

Application Notes

• Applications are reviewed via an AI-powered matching process against the role's core requirements.
• Shortlisted candidates are shared directly with the hiring company, which manages interviews and final decisions.
• Submitting an application acknowledges processing of personal data to evaluate candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer.