Senior Corporate Counsel

About the role

A partner company is recruiting a Senior Corporate Counsel based in Kenya to support a globally distributed technology business. The role leads complex corporate, securities, M&A and governance matters and advises stakeholders on key business decisions, covering international subsidiaries, employee equity programs, strategic investments and financing transactions. It suits an independent thinker who enjoys solving complex challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Lead global securities law compliance and advise on corporate governance for a late-stage private company
• Manage the international subsidiary structure, including board meetings, corporate records, entity reorganizations, intercompany agreements and local compliance
• Support board governance by preparing agendas and materials, documenting meetings and keeping accurate records of decisions
• Oversee employee equity programs and negotiate and execute employee stock sale transactions
• Lead the legal execution of fundraising, M&A, financing and other strategic transactions with proper risk management and compliance
• Manage the investment portfolio and oversee venture capital investment transactions
• Develop legal and business processes that allow international operations to scale
• Advise on software integrations, intellectual property, licensing and open-source licensing

Required profile

• J.D. from a US-accredited law school, admitted to practice in a US state, with at least five years of legal practice experience
• Strong expertise in securities law compliance, corporate governance and matters affecting private or late-stage companies
• Proven experience managing international subsidiaries and complex corporate transactions (financing rounds, M&A, equity transactions, strategic investments)
• Experience with employee equity programs; familiarity with tender offers, fund formations or public offerings is an advantage
• International legal experience and familiarity with cross-border regulation are highly desirable

Required skills

• Knowledge of IP, software integrations, licensing and open-source licensing
• Ability to handle multiple complex matters, prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced, globally distributed organization
• Analytical, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills
• Commercially minded, pragmatic approach to legal work

What we offer

• Annual salary of USD 180,000-300,000, paid in local currency regardless of location
• Fully remote work within a globally distributed organization
• Open vacation policy and country-specific benefits depending on local arrangements
• Collaboration with colleagues across many countries and cultures