United Franchise Group (UFG, Inc.) is hiring a Contract Legal Counsel to join our Legal & Compliance team. In this role, you will act as a primary legal partner and advisor to our commercial, technology, and HR teams, offering pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice on a wide array of issues.
What You'll Do
- Act as a primary legal partner and advisor to commercial, technology, and HR teams, offering pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with counterparties across diverse jurisdictions, ensuring enforceability and compliance.
- Prepare and negotiate term sheets and draft final agreements based on agreed terms.
- Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and internal approval to closing, while meticulously documenting all negotiation stages.
- Guide internal teams on the use of standard form documents and templates, and assist in their regular update and development.
- Maintain and organize the contract repository, power of attorney database, and project workspaces.
- Prepare management reports summarizing contract activity, negotiation progress, and project status.
- Perform quality control reviews of Legal and Compliance documentation.
- Ensure all pre-agreed legal steps within business processes are completed accurately and on time.
- Provide support to other Eqvilent legal teams as requested.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Law.
- 2-4 years in a contract department of a reputable in-house company, corporate secretarial function, or experience in an international law firm.
- Strong understanding of general principles of contract law, corporate governance, and legal frameworks across different jurisdictions.
- Excellent contracts drafting skills and effective AI prompts writing skills.
- Ability to identify risks and focus on providing solutions aligned with business goals and market practice.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proactive approach and dedication to work.
- Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and work under tight deadlines.
- Excellent data organization and data management skills.
- Advanced knowledge of English.
Nice to Have
- Master Degree in Law or compatible fields.
- Fluent Russian.
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Legal & Compliance team, working within a welcoming international team of highly qualified professionals.
Benefits & Compensation
- The company supports your professional growth.
- Cutting-edge hardware and technology.
- A welcoming international team of highly qualified professionals.
- Remote work from anywhere in the world.
- Access any of our global offices anytime.
- Flexible schedule.
- 40 paid days off.
- Competitive salary.
Work Mode
This is a global remote role, allowing you to work from anywhere in the world.
