International Corporate Counsel

You have a global mindset with cross-jurisdictional expertise and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.  You are highly organized and detail-oriented with exceptional communication skills that allow you to effectively collaborate across cultures and time zones. You have a can-do attitude, embrace innovation, and are excited about leveraging technology and AI to build scalable legal processes across international markets. You're a collaborative team player who can navigate complex regulatory environments while maintaining a practical business approach to legal challenges.

As International Corporate Counsel, you will lead the corporate legal work associated with Justworks' global expansion and ongoing compliance with corporate obligations across our international subsidiaries. You will report to the Director, Corporate & Securities Counsel (based in New York) and work closely with other members of the legal team as well as finance, tax, operations, and expansion teams to support Justworks' international growth strategy.

• Drive international subsidiary formation and licensing activities in new markets. 
• Manage global subsidiary governance and legal entity management, ensuring compliance with all local corporate secretarial requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate intercompany agreements to support tax-efficient transfer pricing strategies.
• Lead internal entity restructuring initiatives to align with tax-efficient corporate structures.
• Review and manage global office leases and related real estate matters.
• Review global vendor agreements for the legal and finance teams (e.g., engagement letters). 
• Prepare powers of attorney and other corporate authority documents to facilitate streamlined operations across jurisdictions.
• Support corporate and equity-related aspects of internal global hiring.
• Develop and implement innovative processes leveraging AI and technology to improve operational efficiency.
• Oversee and manage relationships with local legal advisors, corporate secretarial vendors, and other key vendors.
• Negotiate commercial contracts.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.
• Support in other duties as needed based on department and/or organizational needs.

As International Corporate Counsel, how results are achieved is paramount for your success and ultimately result in our success as an organization. In this role, your foundational knowledge, skills, abilities and personal attributes are anchored in the following competencies:

• Clear communication - the ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to gain understanding.
• Ethical practice - the ability to integrate core values, integrity and accountability throughout all organizational and business practices.
• Detail-oriented - exercises extreme attention to detail; is thorough, accurate, organized, and productive and seeks to understand both the cause and effect of a situation.
• Risk assessment - applying a logical step-by-step process to protect, and consequently minimize risks to, the organization, interests and employees.
• Manages complexity - making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

In addition, all Justworkers focus on aligning their behaviors to our core values known as COGIS. It stands for:

• Camaraderie - Day to day you can be seen working together toward a higher purpose. You like to have fun. You’re an active listener, treat people respectfully, and have a strong desire to know and help others.
• Openness - Your default is to be open. You're willing to share information, understand other perspectives, and consider new possibilities. You’re curious, ask open questions, and are receptive to thoughts and feedback from others.
• Grit - You demonstrate grit by having the courage to commit and persevere. You’re committed, earnest, and dive in to get the job done well with a positive attitude.
• Integrity - Simply put, do what you say and say what you'll do. You’re honest and forthright, have a strong moral compass, and strive to match your words with your actions while leading by example. 
• Simplicity - Be like Einstein: “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.”

• Minimum of 3 years of substantive cross-jurisdictional corporate legal experience, including global entity formation and governance
• Qualified to practice in jurisdiction where located
• Fluent in English, multilingual is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to build and improve processes using technology and AI solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated time management, organizational and analytical skills
• Sound and practical judgment in managing risk
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Occasional travel may be required

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