In-House Legal Counselor

About us

Legit.Health deploys computer vision and artificial intelligence technology to enable lifesaving diagnosis and therapies for visible diseases.

Our goal is to enable universal access to high-quality diagnosis and follow-up of pathologies and to offer affordable health assistance to everyone everywhere.

Things you should know before applying: We are a startup, so it's important to understand how startups operate. At this stage, there are more unknowns than certainties. You will be part of defining many aspects of our company and will have various functions supporting management. We foster a friendly, open, collaborative culture with a united team vision. We value entrepreneurial, risk-taking, and ambitious mindsets. Our work environment is rewarding, supportive, and collaborative.

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled In-House Legal Counsel to oversee our legal department. This key role involves managing all legal aspects of our operations, focusing on Business Law and Data Protection under GDPR.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and will serve as our Data Protection Officer to ensure GDPR compliance. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence our legal framework within a dynamic startup environment.

Responsibilities

1. Contract management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, partners, suppliers, and employees to protect the company's interests.
2. Compliance and risk management: Ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations, conduct risk assessments, and provide legal advice to mitigate issues.
3. Data protection: Act as Data Protection Officer, implement strategies, handle data incidents, and maintain GDPR records.
4. Legal advisory: Offer guidance on intellectual property, employment law, corporate governance, and compliance issues.
5. Policy development: Create and update internal policies to reflect current laws and promote integrity.
6. Litigation management: Handle disputes and coordinate with external counsel.
7. Training: Conduct staff training on legal compliance and GDPR.
8. Stakeholder engagement: Collaborate across departments to ensure legal compliance.

Minimum requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent in Law.
• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• At least 5 years of legal experience, especially in business law and data protection.
• Experience as a Data Protection Officer and GDPR expertise.
• Preferred experience in the tech or health sector.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

• Full remote work, with flexible location and hours.
• Collaborative, inclusive team culture using Slack and Hangouts.
• International startup environment with growth opportunities.
• Flexible compensation, vacation, and work hours.
• Starting as soon as possible with a competitive salary based on experience.
• Languages: High proficiency in Spanish and English; additional languages are a plus.

We process your data in accordance with data protection laws. Your application data will be kept for one year and used solely for recruitment purposes. You can exercise your rights regarding your data at any time.

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