Senior Corporate Counsel (4 month Fixed-Term Contract)

StarCompliance

12h

About The Position

The Senior Corporate Counsel (Fixed-Term Contract) will provide senior-level legal support to StarCompliance’s Legal Department during a defined period. This role is responsible for delivering both strategic legal advice and hands-on execution across commercial contracting, compliance, and legal operations. The successful candidate will operate independently, manage complex legal matters, and support business-critical initiatives while ensuring continuity and efficiency within the Legal function.

Requirements

Extensive experience drafting and negotiating enterprise level commercial contracts within a SaaS or technology environment
Strong understanding of data privacy laws (including GDPR) and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g. DORA)
Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives in a fast-paced environment
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
Experience improving legal processes and operational workflows
Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree; active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
6-10+ years of post-qualification experience, including in-house experience in SaaS, RegTech, or a regulated technology environment
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex legal matters and support business priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

Independently draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including enterprise SaaS contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, and partnership arrangements
Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to business stakeholders across Sales, Product, Finance, and Operations
Support revenue-generating activities while ensuring appropriate legal risk management
Manage a high volume of contracts and legal requests, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
Maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, and legal processes to enhance efficiency
Provide support on compliance matters, including data privacy, information security, and regulatory obligations
Assist with corporate governance, internal policies, and risk management initiatives
Conduct legal research and provide guidance on relevant legal and regulatory developments
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment between legal requirements and business operations
Liaise with external counsel where required, ensuring effective and cost-efficient support