International Corporate Counsel
International Corporate Counsel
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Job Description
Who We Are
At Justworks youll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment great benefits wellness program offerings company retreats and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community. We work hard and care about our most prized asset - our people.
Were helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business. We solve HR issues. Were data-driven and never stop iterating. If youd like to work in a supportive entrepreneurial environment are interested in building something meaningful and having fun while doing it wed love to hear from you.
Were united by shared goals and shared motivations at Justworks. These are best summed up in our company values which are reflected in our product and in our team.
If this sounds like you youll fit right in.
Who You Are
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. Youre 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.
Your Success Profile
What You Will Work On
- 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.
How You Will Do Your Work
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. Youre an active listener treat people respectfully and have a strong desire to know and help others.
- Openness - Your default is to be open. Youre willing to share information understand other perspectives and consider new possibilities. Youre 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. Youre 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 youll do. Youre 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.
Qualifications
- 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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Actual compensation is based on multiple factors that are unique to each candidate including and not limited to skill set level of relevant experience and specific work location. Salary ranges for positions based in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location.
For more information about Justworks Total Reward Philosophy including all of the perks and benefits we are proud to offer our team members please visit Total Rewards @ Justworks.
Diversity At Justworks
Justworks is committed to maintaining a workplace where diversity of identity culture and life experience is the norm and is celebrated authentically and respected consistently. Diversity in our work our people and our product drives creativity and innovation entrepreneurial leadership and integrity competitiveness and collaboration throughout our business and in the market. We depend on our differences to make our team stronger our workplace more dynamic and our product accessible to all of our customers.
Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer open to all qualified applicants regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital or familial status disability pregnancy gender identity or expression veteran status genetic information or any other legally protected status. Justworks is fully dedicated to providing necessary support to candidates with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations. We also provide reasonable accommodations to employees based on their sincerely held religious beliefs as well as for other covered reasons consistent with applicable federal state and local laws. If youre in need of a reasonable accommodation please reach out to us at . Your comfort and success matter to us and were here to ensure an inclusive experience.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
