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Legal Specialist – Remote
Crossing Hurdles
Job description
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Legal Specialist to work remotely on a contract basis. You will provide expert legal analysis and guidance across commercial contracts, employment law, structured finance, private equity, and M&A transactions.
Key responsibilities
- Review, analyze, and redline commercial contracts to ensure legal accuracy and business alignment.
- Provide counsel on employment law matters, structured finance arrangements, private equity deals, and mergers & acquisitions.
- Evaluate SaaS Master Service Agreements (MSAs), identify risk areas, and recommend improvements.
- Interpret complex regulatory requirements and develop compliance guidelines.
- Assess data‑privacy policies against international standards and advise on necessary adjustments.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, delivering clear written feedback and actionable recommendations.
Required profile
- Active Bar membership in good standing.
- Minimum years of experience practicing law with a proven track record in commercial contracts, employment law, and structured finance.
- Deep knowledge of private equity, M&A, and regulatory compliance.
- Hands‑on experience reviewing SaaS MSAs and data‑privacy matters.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Required skills
- Contract redlining and negotiation.
- Interpretation of regulatory and compliance frameworks.
- Data‑privacy assessment.
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