Chief Corporate Counsel – US & Europe (M&A, Compliance)

iSystems Ltd; New Jersey; On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Limited seeks an experienced Head/Lead Corporate Legal to oversee the legal function in New Jersey, USA, and across Europe. You will advise executive leadership, manage corporate governance, and supervise a broad portfolio of commercial matters and regulatory compliance.

The role requires extensive experience in corporate and commercial law, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and a proactive risk management approach.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensed to practice law in the United States (preferred).
• 12–15+ years of progressive legal experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Experience leading a legal function (Senior Legal Counsel / Legal Director / Head of Legal).
• Experience in IT/tech, consulting, or multinational corporate environments preferred.
• Deep expertise in corporate and commercial law; strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management; cross-border operations.
• Authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the corporate legal function in the US and Europe.
• Provide counsel on governance, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and strategic initiatives.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Ensure compliance with US, EU, and international laws including GDPR.
• Advise on M&A, joint ventures, investments, and restructurings.
• Oversee governance, board meetings, entity management, and compliance.
• Identify legal risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage external counsel and optimize legal spend.
• Support employment, IP, data privacy, and regulatory matters with internal teams.
• Develop and implement legal policies and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Procurement, Sales to enable growth with minimized risk.

Skills

Leadership

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-border work

M&A exposure

Business acumen

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

Systems Limited seeks an experienced Head/Lead Corporate Legal to oversee the legal function in New Jersey, USA, and across Europe. You will advise executive leadership, manage corporate governance, and supervise a broad portfolio of commercial matters and regulatory compliance.

The role requires extensive experience in corporate and commercial law, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and a proactive risk management approach.