Global Legal Associate

RemoFirst empowers employers to be free from geographical boundaries when accessing talent, allowing employees to pursue opportunities wherever they may exist. We are on a mission to be the FIRST to truly revolutionise the industry and be a generational company. Our platform offers a full-range people management tool, employee benefits like health insurance, and financial benefits, and enables clients to hire anyone from anywhere with one click. RemoFirst manages employees and contractors for Fortune 500 companies (e.g., Microsoft, Mastercard) and the best startups worldwide (e.g., TransferGo). We are a team of 170+ people (and growing) hyper-focussed on delivering a world-class platform and unparalleled service with our industry-leading partnerships. To help accelerate our growth and pace of delivery, we are looking for a talented Product Owner to take charge of our various product lines from discovery to delivery. What you'll be doing: Corporate & Entity Governance Maintain accurate and up-to-date corporate records, filings, and compliance calendars (annual reports, franchise tax, etc.) Consolidate global filings and documentation Contracts & Commercial Support Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including MSAs, NDAs, vendor, and partner contracts. Ensure consistent application of contractual terms across jurisdictions and alignment with company policies. Track agreement status, manage renewals and organize executed documents. Employment & EOR Compliance Review and support employment agreements, terminations, and compliance with local labor laws. Liaise with immigration and mobility teams to ensure compliant visa and relocation processes. Assess legal exposure and risk mitigation strategies for EOR and client engagements. Legal Operations & Compliance Conduct legal research on foreign jurisdictions (employment, corporate, tax, or data protection laws). Monitor compliance risks and proactively identify potential gaps in internal processes. Support ongoing global expansion projects. Prepare internal reports, summaries, and recommendations for senior management. What you’ll need: 3–5 years of legal experience, ideally in a multinational, legal service provider, or in-house corporate environment. Solid understanding of corporate governance, contracts, and employment frameworks . Experience working with cross-border entities and EOR / PEO models preferred. Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills. Excellent written and verbal English communication, additional languages are an advantage. Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple deadlines, and manage stakeholders across time zones Why work at RemoFirst? Startup environment: RemoFirst is an early-stage startup. You have a voice that can influence and grow rapidly. An opportunity to build a tech unicorn. Growth opportunity: This is a chance to join an AI-forward company driving innovation through artificial intelligence. Direct impact: Your work will be at the center of how we grow revenue, support customers, and differentiate in the market. Autonomy and Accountability: We value autonomy and accountability — there’s no bureaucracy or lengthy approval process. We prioritize speed and results to keep moving forward effectively. Work for a Market Leader: Scale a project that counts market-leading companies like Microsoft, Mastercard, and more as happy customers. Leadership visibility: Reporting into the Global Legal Lead, which means your projects will be strategic and business-critical. Compensation and perks are great: Competitive compensation and 100% remote work. Culture: You will get to work with some of the best colleagues coming from top tech companies. We lead with respect, kindness, and the understanding that everyone has the right to fail. We value hard yet smart work. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture. As we grow and evolve, we welcome your input to help us further define our culture.