Global Legal Associate

Join to apply for the Global Legal Associate role at RemoFirst . 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 such as health insurance, 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, hyper‑focussed on delivering a world‑class platform and unparalleled service with industry‑leading partnerships. To help accelerate our growth and pace of delivery, we are looking for a talented Global Legal Associate 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.) and 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: You have a voice that can influence and grow rapidly. Growth opportunity: 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 speed and results, with no bureaucracy or lengthy approval processes. Work for a market leader: Scale projects for companies like Microsoft, Mastercard, and more. Leadership visibility: Reporting to the Global Legal Lead, your projects will be strategic and business‑critical. Competitive compensation and 100% remote work. Cultural values: Respect, kindness, and an environment where the right to fail encourages smart work. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr