Legal Manager

Department: Finance & Legal
Reports To: CFO
Location: Remote (Global)
Type: Full-Time

Overview

We're looking for a hands-on Legal Manager to own the day-to-day legal function across our global business.

This is not a traditional lawyer role. We need a strong legal operator who can independently manage legal work, build scalable processes, conduct research, and know when to engage external counsel. You'll be expected to solve problems internally first, escalate thoughtfully, and help the business move quickly while managing risk.

Startup or scale-up experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Corporate & Entity Management

Research and recommend entity structures across jurisdictions
Manage entity formation, maintenance, compliance, and dissolution
Coordinate with registered agents, local firms, and service providers
Maintain records of all corporate entities and compliance requirements

Contracts

Draft, review, and manage NDAs, vendor agreements, contractor agreements, and other commercial contracts
Own contract lifecycle management from drafting through execution and filing
Maintain and improve agreement templates
Ensure agreements are executed under the correct entity

Legal Operations

Build and manage legal processes, documentation, and systems
Maintain contract repositories and e-signature workflows
Support onboarding and offboarding legal requirements
Track legal obligations, deadlines, and compliance requirements

External Counsel Management

Manage relationships with external counsel across jurisdictions
Research and frame issues internally before escalation
Use external counsel strategically and manage legal spend effectively
Coordinate specialist advice when required

Jurisdiction & Compliance Research

Research legal and regulatory requirements for new markets
Support contractor and employment compliance across jurisdictions
Monitor relevant regulatory developments and identify potential risks

Requirements

Must Have

3+ years of experience in legal operations, corporate law, compliance, or a similar role
Experience managing legal matters across multiple countries and jurisdictions
Hands-on experience with entity formation, maintenance, and governance
Strong contract drafting and review skills
Experience working with external counsel
Ability to independently research issues and develop recommendations
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent written English communication skills
Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote environment

Preferred

Startup or scale-up experience
Experience supporting international expansion
Experience with cross-border contractor and employment compliance
Pragmatic, commercial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-moving environment

Legal Manager (Remote PH/SA/LATAM)