Group Head Of Legal

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

Job summary

A rapidly expanding startup seeks a Group Head of Legal to manage legal operations and support international growth. You will oversee compliance, manage external counsel, and develop legal strategies while working closely with the CEO and leadership team. Ideal candidates should have extensive legal experience and strong leadership skills, along with a passion for education and technology.

Benefits

Flexible & remote working

Collaborate with tech leaders

Engage in life-changing work

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with minimum 10 years of in-house legal experience reviewing policies.
• 5+ years experience in a leadership role with contract negotiation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's legal strategy supporting international expansion.
• Oversee compliance with global regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Compliance

Legal analysis

Communication

Education

LLB degree

Master’s degree in Law or Business Administration

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE We are a rapidly expanding startup with international growth, managing complex government and university partnerships.

Our legal operations involve working with multiple law firms across jurisdictions, ensuring compliance, risk management, and strategic legal guidance to support our expansion.

The Group Head of Legal will be responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of our business, providing strategic direction, managing external legal counsel, and ensuring compliance with international regulations.

This role is critical in safeguarding our company's interests while facilitating scalable and legally sound growth.

As the Head of Legal at HyperionDev, you will be part of our leadership team, working directly with the CEO and Partnerships team on business expansion.

You will represent HyperionDev in all legal matters, lead our preparedness for legal challenges, and provide strategic counsel to other departments.

Please note this is a full time position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement the company's legal strategy to support international expansion and manage and negotiate a wide range of business contracts, including agreements with government, universities, service providers, and strategic partners.
• Oversee compliance with global regulatory requirements, including data protection, local legislation and corporate governance.
• Liaise with and manage relationships with external law firms across multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide legal risk assessments and mitigation strategies to the CEO and management team.
• Lead dispute resolution, litigation management, and regulatory investigations when necessary.
• Support corporate structuring, investor contracts and any M&A activities as the company scales.
• Develop and review legal policies and procedures; lead and train the internal team in contract management, compliance, legal administration and litigation tasks.

REQUIREMENTS

• Admitted attorney with an LLB degree and minimum 10 years of in‑house legal experience reviewing policies and procedures.
• 5+ years experience in a leadership role; minimum 1 year experience with English and Welsh law; strong experience in contract negotiation, corporate law, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Exposure to working with fast‑growing startups and international business environments; experience managing external law firms and legal budgets.
• Excellent leadership and management skills; ability to communicate effectively with legal and non‑legal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to analyse and solve complex legal issues.
• Preferred Master’s degree in Law or Business Administration; prior experience in a startup/tech environment; knowledge of government procurement legislation; experience drafting shareholder agreements, board resolutions/minutes, sale of share agreements; experience in intellectual property law or trademark application/enforcement.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong writing skills and high attention to detail; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and meet timelines.

BENEFITS

• Flexible & remote working: We are a remote‑friendly organisation and offer flexible work options.
• Join the heart of tech in Africa, the US, and Europe: You'll work with the best of the best and rub shoulders with the world leaders in edtech, developer education, and developer assessments.
• Join one of the most ambitious and highest performing tech companies in the space, with a founding team that draws their former experience from companies such as Google, Amazon, GetSmarter / 2U, & Yoco.
• Life‑changing work: Solve real problems that make education and tech careers accessible to those who need it most.