Remote is solving global remote organizations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance. Check out remote.com/how-it-works to learn more or if you’re interested in adding to the mission, scroll down to apply now.
Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status and any other under-represented group to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) who meet regularly with the People team. During your interviews and beyond, we ask & encourage anybody who needs an accommodation to request one from their recruiter.
At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. We look forward to meeting candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise and experience. To learn more about Remote's AI guidelines check see here.
All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!
What this job can offer you
This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global HR-tech space as Managing Legal Counsel - Commercial Transaction. We are looking for a seasoned and business-oriented commercial lawyer, ideally with technology transaction background, who is interested in helping with our team’s mission, namely: supercharging our business through the provision of excellent legal advice and implementation of solid legal processes. This role is a senior individual contributor role with no managerial responsibilities. It will be part of the Employment, Product and Commercial Legal sub-team.
Remote’s well established Legal team is a bunch of friendly, talented and highly motivated lawyers from a whole host of different countries with some awesome experiences, and we are looking for a great match for them.
What you bring
- Proven expertise in supporting commercial transactions, including enterprise-level partnership agreements, channel/reseller agreements, and SaaS agreements. Prior HR Tech industry experience or familiarity with bespoke payroll vendor agreements and HR services agreements is a plus, though not required.
- Sharp commercial instincts and strategic thinking, with a focus on driving business success while effectively navigating legal complexities.
- A talent for simplifying complex legal and business concepts and translating them into clear, straightforward terms—never overcomplicating things.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to develop creative, practical solutions for complex commercial and business challenges.
- Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, maintaining responsiveness and adaptability under pressure—you can take the heat and keep moving forward.
- A collaborative spirit with a healthy dose of humor and humility that makes you a joy to work with.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategize, draft and negotiate enterprise-level partnership agreements, channel/reseller agreements, and SaaS and services agreements for our EOR (Employer of Record), GP (Global Payroll), HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems), and many more offerings.
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Partnership, Sales, Product, and Operations, to structure and review commercial agreements that align with business objectives while mitigating legal and operational risks.
- As bandwidth allows, act as a trusted advisor to our brilliant sales team, especially the Americas sales team, by providing timely and practical legal support on Terms of Service negotiation and redlining—always prioritizing responsiveness, brevity and clarity.
- Develop and improve templates, playbooks, processes and other knowledge resources around commercial transaction.
- Provide legal training and guidance to internal stakeholders to empower them with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate complex commercial issues effectively.
- Collaborate closely with external counsel where required, ensuring seamless management of high-value transactions.
- Bring a solutions-focused mindset to every negotiation, minimizing roadblocks and resolving issues without unnecessary escalation.
Practicals
- You'll report to: Sr Director, Employment, Product and Commercial Legal
- Direct reports: N/A
- Team: Legal - Employment, Product & Commercial Legal
- Location: For this position we welcome everyone to apply, but we will prioritize applications from the following locations as we encourage our teams to diversify;
- Start date: As soon as possible
Remote Compensation Philosophy
Remote's Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to or encourage cheap-labor practices and therefore we ensure to pay above in-location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries.
At first glance our salary bands seem quite wide - here is some context. At Remote we have international operations and a globally distributed workforce. We use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while we hiring globally.
The base salary range for this full-time position is $67,950 to $152,900. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location, and our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change.
At Remote, we foster internal mobility as a key element of our culture of employee growth and development, supported by a compensation philosophy that guarantees pay equity and fairness. Therefore, all compensation changes associated with an internal move will be reviewed by the Total Rewards & People Enablement team on a case by case basis.
Application process
- Interview with recruiter
- Interview with future manager
- Interview with team members (no managers present)
- Bar Raiser Interview
- Prior employment verification check
Our full benefits & perks are explained in our handbook at remote.com/r/benefits. As a global company, each country works differently, but some benefits/perks are for all Remoters:
- work from anywhere
- flexible paid time off
- flexible working hours (we are async)
- 16 weeks paid parental leave
- mental health support services
- stock options
- learning budget
- home office budget & IT equipment
- budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces
How you’ll plan your day (and life)
We work async at Remote which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings). Read more at remote.com/async.
You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. When in doubt you will default to action instead of waiting. Your life-work balance is important and you will be encouraged to put yourself and your family first, and fit work around your needs.
If that sounds like something you want, apply now!
How to apply
- Please fill out the form below and upload your CV with a PDF format.
- We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardised language we use here at Remote.
- If you don’t have an up to date CV but you are still interested in talking to us, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.
We will ask you to voluntarily tell us your pronouns at interview stage, and you will have the option to answer our anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply below. As an equal employment opportunity employer it’s important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and this data will help us to stay accountable. We thank you for providing this data, if you chose to.
At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. We look forward to meeting candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise and experience. To learn more about Remote's AI guidelines check see here.
Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis.
