CORPORATE LEGAL COUNSEL

Location : MadridJob Role: Corporate CounselExperience: 6+ yrsAs a Corporate Legal Counsel, you will oversee corporate governance for Skuad's existing and new entities in the European region in managing the corporate portfolio. You will work closely with the Employment Counsel, HR, and other key stakeholders to ensure compliance with local and EU laws, mitigate risks, and align legal strategies with business goals.Requirements:Maintain up to date registers and org. chart for all entities.Manage corporate documentation (charter, articles of association, bylaws etc.) and capital related matters (capital changes, injection of funds, etc.).Maintenance of statutory registers and records.Track and ensure compliance with applicable corporate legal and regulatory requirements, including periodic corporate filings (director changes, share transfers, capital increase, etc.) and annual reports.Tracking and renewal of business licenses, permits and other registrations.Support establishment and dissolution of entities globally.Ensure intercompany agreements are in place.Provide support and guidance to the board of directors, including preparing materials for board meetings, drafting resolutions, and advising on governance best practices.Oversee relationships with local service providers (corporate secretary service).Work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g. HR, finance, compliance) to ensure legal matters are aligned with the company’s objectives.Collaborate with global legal teams to ensure consistent corporate legal practices across jurisdictions.What You Have and What You’ll Bring to the Team:Educational Background: LL.B degree from a recognized European university.Language Proficiency: Excellent communication skills in English.Expertise in Corporate Law: Proven experience in corporate law, particularly for private limited liability companies.Experience in Legal Governance: 6+ years of experience in an international setting, with a focus on legal entity governance and regulatory reporting for European entities.Cross-border Communication: Strong experience in liaising with foreign stakeholders and navigating multi-jurisdictional environments.Multi-National Exposure: Experience working in large-scale businesses or multinational corporations.About Skuad:Imagine a world without boundaries, where companies effortlessly discover, hire, and manage talent, regardless of geographical constraints. Skuad brings this vision to life.We're on a mission to democratize global talent and opportunities, making remote work accessible worldwide. Skuad empowers employers to effortlessly build, pay, and oversee exceptional global teams while handling the complexities of payroll, compliance, and taxation.Our diverse, globally distributed team is passionate about fostering inclusive work cultures and enabling customers to thrive globally. Backed by leaders with over two decades of HR expertise, our goal is to create one million opportunities globally by 2027.Having raised $15 million in Series A funding in Oct 2022, totaling $19 million with support from returning investors Beenext and Anthemis, we're committed to driving value, learning, and continuous improvement as a united global team. In August 2024, Skuad was acquired by Payoneer.Payoneer is a leading global payments platform that partners with freelancers, SMBs, marketplaces and enterprises to solve their biggest payment challenges. Leveraging robust technology, compliance, operations and banking infrastructure, Payoneer powers growth for entrepreneurs in emerging markets, Payoneer makes global commerce easy and secure.With Skuad you get to have:Ownership: You will own what you do. We are a results-driven team, which means we expect you to get things doneEndless support: You will always be able to reach the help you may need. You will have the resources you need to deliverExperiment: This is your playground. You will come up with ideas of your own, pitch them, and take them up. You will have a free hand to execute exciting ideasImpact: Be a part of a world-class team where we are constantly challenged with new things and maximize the impact of the products we buildWhy should you join Skuad?💵 Venture capital-backed hyper-growth company🚀 Rapid career advancement with opportunities to learn💰 Competitive salary and Performance bonus🏖 Paid time off, Flexi-hour policy & Wellness benefitsIf you are someone who wants to solve real-world challenges and enjoys finding elegant solutions to difficult problems, Skuad is the perfect workplace for you! Join us to build a global employment solution that is making opportunities accessible for talent and organizations across the world.