Job Description

About the role The In-House Legal Counsel supports Swish World Group by providing legal advice and operational legal support across the Group’s subsidiaries and jurisdictions. Reporting to the Group Chief Legal Officer (CLO), this role focuses on day-to-day legal matters, contract support, and compliance assistance within a global, remote-first organisation. This is a practical, commercially minded legal role designed to enable business operations while managing legal risk. Key Responsibilities Legal Advisory & Support Provide legal advice on day-to-day operational and commercial matters Support business teams with legal guidance aligned to Group policies and risk appetite Escalate complex or high-risk matters to the Group CLO as required Contracts & Commercial Matters Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and NDAs Maintain and improve standard contract templates and clauses Support contract approval workflows and record-keeping Compliance & Policy Support Assist with implementation and monitoring of compliance policies and procedures Support data protection, privacy, and regulatory compliance initiatives Assist with internal reviews, audits, and policy updates Disputes & External Counsel Coordination Support management of disputes, claims, and regulatory matters Liaise with external counsel under direction of the Group CLO Assist with case management and documentation Documentation & Governance Support corporate documentation, internal policies, and legal records Maintain organised, accurate legal files and registers Assist with legal research and risk assessments Expectations Apply sound legal judgment with a practical, business-focused approach Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times Deliver accurate, timely legal support in a fast-paced environment Work effectively with cross-functional, remote teams

Requirements

Experience Experience in an in-house legal role or relevant law firm practice Exposure to commercial, corporate, or regulatory legal work Experience supporting technology, telecoms, SaaS, or services-based businesses is an advantage Experience working in a remote or international environment preferred Skills Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills Good understanding of commercial contracts and risk management Clear written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational and time-management abilities Ability to work independently while collaborating with stakeholders Qualifications Qualified lawyer in at least one recognised jurisdiction (e.g. US, UK, EU, or equivalent) Current licence to practise where required

Job Tags

Remote job, Full time, Contract work,

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