Legal counsel

BrandShield is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our team and play a key role in supporting our commercial operations, corporate matters, and business growth.

We are looking for a talented legal professional with strong expertise in commercial contracts and corporate law to provide comprehensive legal support across our business activities. You will work closely with our sales, partnerships, and operations teams on commercial matters, while also managing key corporate governance functions and serving as the liaison with outside counsel.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contracts:

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including customer contracts, vendor agreements, partnership deals, NDAs, and service agreements
Provide practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders on commercial matters and contractual issues
Manage contract lifecycle processes and maintain organized contract repositories
Identify and mitigate legal and business risks in commercial transactions
Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks to streamline commercial processes

Corporate Matters:

Manage corporate governance matters including board resolutions, shareholders, and corporate records
Handle equity-related matters including stock option plans, grants, and cap table management
Support corporate transactions and financing activities
Ensure compliance with corporate legal requirements and filings

General Legal Support:

Serve as primary liaison with outside counsel and manage external legal relationships
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Product, Finance, HR, and Operations
Support compliance initiatives and ensure adherence to relevant regulations
Advise on intellectual property matters related to commercial activities
Stay current on relevant legal developments and industry best practices

Requirements:

Requirements

Law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) and licensed to practice law
5+ years of experience in commercial contracts, either from:
A leading law firm (Big Law background), or
In-house legal experience at a high-tech/technology company
Fluent English – excellent written and verbal communication skills (required)
Strong understanding of corporate law and governance matters
Proven drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail
Experience managing relationships with external counsel
Proven ability to balance legal precision with business pragmatism
Experience working in fast-paced environments and managing multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in SaaS, cybersecurity, or brand protection industries
Familiarity with international commercial law and cross-border transactions
Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
Experience with venture capital financing and startup corporate matters