Job description

Our client - an international media publisher that creates world-class video content for social media, is searching for Legal Counsel experienced in the US operations.

Location: Ukraine, Europe, USA
Type: Remote, Full-time
Start date: ASAP
About the Company:

It's a Digital Media Publisher that creates world-class video content. The company produces and develops projects around the world, making history in the global media market and developing online content in 7 different languages since 2016.
The goal of the company is to become the number 1 digital publisher of short videos in the world, and they are already in the 2d position on Facebook! The company creates videos with 7+ billion monthly views on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok and has already reached over 245 million subscribers on social media.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide full legal support for the companys projects and processes; handle high-level tasks independently; work autonomously on key projects; mentor less-experienced legal colleagues
Fully support doing business in the US and ensure its compliance with the applicable laws & regulations (including corporate, commercial, contractual, tax, labour, IP, compliance matters). (External local advisors are engaged for specific issues)
Provide legal support of other group companies in different jurisdictions (i.e., Cyprus (EU), BVI, UK); deal with cross-border corporate restructurings, etc
Legally maintain activity on social media platforms and video production activities
Provide support on employment and freelance engagement issues, advise the HR team
Provide legal support for the groups financial and tax operations
Work with contracts (analysis, preparation, updating of internal and foreign economic contracts, support for the conclusion of contracts).
Monitor current legislation, changes and updates, draft regulations under consideration, etc., for compliance and business planning purposes
Coordinate with the companys agents, service providers, contractors, etc

Requirements:

At least 5 years of dynamic legal experience in a reputable law firm or as an in-house lawyer; experience in the IT, digital, or media sectors is a plus
Proven experience in conducting business in the United States (Delaware and other states) is required
Ability to work according to US (likely California) business hours, either consistently or with availability for frequent urgent tasks
Strong expertise in corporate, commercial, contractual, and labor law, as well as supporting cross-border economic activities; experience in tax and intellectual property (IP) matters is an advantage
Excellent business correspondence and negotiation skills
Highly responsible, independent, proactive, result- and growth-oriented, with a keen eye for detail
Fluent English proficiency, including business and legal vocabulary, both written and spoken

The Company Offer:

Opportunity to be part of this incredible growth as a part of the company that has already secured the #2 position on Facebook, creating viral videos with 7+ billion monthly views across Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, and building an audience of 245+ million subscribers
An exciting gateway to building a U.S. legal presence from the ground up
Comfortable conditions: a fully remote position, you should be able to visit a lot of online meetings
Fair compensation that allows you to focus on project development and your professional growth
Paid days-off
Benefits according to internal cooperation policies
Working in a team of skilled professionals who share their knowledge and support one another
Professional digital experience

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