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General Counsel
Legion · Remote, Lagos · Remote
Salary
Undisclosed
Location
Remote
Posted
1 week ago
Required skills
About the role
General Counsel
The General Counsel is the chief legal officer of Legion Technologies and a key member of the executive leadership team. This role is responsible for leading Legion’s global legal, intellectual property, and corporate functions, while serving as a strategic partner to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive legal strategy that aligns with Legion’s business objectives and growth plans in AI-powered workforce management.
- Advise the CEO, executive team, and Board on key legal, regulatory, and governance matters, including risk, compliance, fundraising, and strategic transactions.
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing in-house legal team; manage external counsel efficiently across specialties and jurisdictions.
- Own legal support for Legion’s commercial operations, including enterprise SaaS subscriptions, channel, OEM, marketplace, and strategic partner agreements.
- Own Legion’s global privacy and data protection program, including compliance with U.S. federal and state laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA) and international frameworks where applicable.
- Advise on employment matters across Legion’s workforce, including hiring, terminations, performance management, compensation, and incentive programs.
- Develop and implement Legion’s global IP strategy, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and open-source usage.
- Identify and monitor evolving legal and regulatory developments affecting AI and machine learning, data privacy and security, employment and labor laws, enterprise software and cloud services.
- Lead legal aspects of M&A, investments, and strategic partnerships, from diligence and transaction negotiation through integration.
Requirements
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school and membership in good standing.
How to Apply Please apply via the official Legion website.
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