Legal Counsel

📎 About the company

Akveo is an IT company specializing in web, mobile, low-code, and AI solutions for clients in the USA and Europe. We develop high-quality software products that help businesses automate processes and implement innovations. We are actively expanding into AI-driven solutions, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance our products and services.

Akveo is a team of 100+ professionals. We have development centers in Poland and Lithuania, and representatives in the US.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our growing international team. In this role, you will support the business across multiple jurisdictions, working on contracts, corporate matters, and internal legal questions. This position is ideal for a lawyer who wants to grow together with the company and be close to business processes.

Requirements

• Higher legal education (Law degree);
• At least 3 years of experience in an IT company or an international law firm;
• Experience working with international jurisdictions (USA, EU), including support of cross-border transactions, drafting and negotiation of international agreements;
• Background in corporate law, strong legal drafting skills, and basic knowledge of intellectual property, labor, and tax law;
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to understand business goals and assess legal risks in line with commercial priorities and timelines;
• Strong command of Russian and English languages (at least B2 level).

Will be a plus:

• Conversational Polish (B1 level or higher);
• Knowledge of Polish law.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, primarily software development agreements, IT services agreements, license agreements, and NDAs within different jurisdictions;
• Provide legal support on corporate matters for companies within the group;
• Support HR and Recruitment teams on workforce-related matters;
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (GDPR);
• Provide legal advice to management and business teams on employment, tax, IP, and corporate matters, taking into account business goals and risk tolerance;
• Provide legal support to the business on debt recovery and collection matters.

What can we offer?

⚡ Quick hiring process.

🌴 20 working days of vacation.

💊 5 sick days.

🏔️ Flexible work schedule and work from any convenient location.

📚 Compensation for training and certification.

🐣 Performance Review system (meetings every 6 months), 1:1 rallies.

Join us!

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