Global Talent Acquisition Partner

globalli; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth global HR tech company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal guidance on international contracts and compliance. This role involves managing international negotiations, advising on employment law, and ensuring adherence to data protection regulations. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of legal experience in SaaS or fintech environments. The position offers competitive benefits and the flexibility to work remotely.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible remote work

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience practicing law in SaaS, fintech, HR tech, or global services.
• Expertise in international B2B contract negotiation and drafting.
• Full professional proficiency in English; Spanish or French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead international B2B contract negotiations and ensure compliance.
• Provide counsel on international employment law across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advise on data protection and privacy regulations globally.

Skills

Contract negotiation

International law

Communication

Risk management

Data protection

Job description

As part of our expansion, we are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance on international contracts, compliance, and risk management while partnering with our leadership, product, and commercial teams.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage international B2B contract negotiations, ensuring terms are commercially sound and compliant with applicable laws.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including SaaS, technology, partnership, vendor, and enterprise-level customer contracts.
• Provide counsel on international employment law matters, supporting HR operations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advise on data protection and privacy regulations globally, including GDPR, LGPD, PIPEDA, and other cross-border compliance requirements.
• Partner with product, compliance, and security teams to anticipate and address regulatory risks related to global HR tech, SaaS, payments, and payroll.
• Support leadership with strategic legal insights for corporate governance, risk management, and operational decisions.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory and legislative developments that impact HR technology, payroll, global payments, and workforce management.
• Build and manage relationships with external counsel across different regions.

What We're Looking For

• 5–10 years of experience practicing law, ideally in a SaaS, fintech, HR tech, or global services environment.
• Proven expertise in international B2B contract negotiation with exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken); additional language skills a plus (Spanish or French preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of international data protection and privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, etc.).
• Experience in international employment law across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure, and provide practical solutions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strategic mindset with strong business acumen and a collaborative, hands-on approach.
• Licensed to practice law in Dominican Republic, Mexico, Canada, or another relevant jurisdiction.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to shape the legal function of a high-growth global HR tech company.
• Work on cutting-edge issues at the intersection of SaaS, fintech, global payroll, and workforce management.
• Collaborative, international, and dynamic team culture.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, with flexibility to work remotely.