Legal Counsel, Corporate Governance & Regulatory

Cohere

. Support global corporate governance and entity matters, including subsidiary governance, entity establishment and restructuring, board and shareholder matters, corporate approvals, delegated authorities, signing frameworks, and ongoing entity maintenance .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United States, Canada, United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 $170,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate governance, cross-border legal frameworks, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Proven ability to coordinate legal workstreams across jurisdictions while translating complex legal advice into actionable guidance.

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Qualified LawyerCorporate GovernanceCross-Border Legal ExperienceForeign Investment ScreeningExport Controls Compliance

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Hard Skills

Entity EstablishmentSubsidiary GovernanceIntercompany AgreementsCorporate ApprovalsRegulatory DiligenceNational-Security ReviewsEntity RestructuringInternational Corporate PracticeDelegated AuthoritiesCompliance Documentation

Soft Skills

Strong JudgmentClear CommunicationCollaborative ApproachCommercial AwarenessPragmatic Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Corporate ComplianceCross-Border OperationsLegal ArchitectureRegulated MarketsPublic-Sector Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support global corporate governance and entity matters, including subsidiary governance, entity establishment and restructuring, board and shareholder matters, corporate approvals, delegated authorities, signing frameworks, and ongoing entity maintenance
Support intercompany legal architecture, including intercompany agreements and cross-border operating arrangements
Support cross-border regulatory workstreams, including foreign investment screening, national-security reviews, regulatory diligence, filing coordination, and implementation of regulatory commitments
Support export-control, sanctions, and related compliance matters
Translate regulatory requirements into practical internal guidance, controls, and documentation
Support legal and regulatory workstreams for public-sector and regulated-market opportunities
Coordinate internal stakeholders and external counsel across jurisdictions
Take ownership of matters and develop practical, scalable approaches as Cohere’s international footprint grows
Work with Legal, Finance, Tax, People, Security, Government Affairs, commercial teams, and specialist external counsel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified lawyer
Approximately 4–8 years of relevant experience
Experience gained at a leading law firm, sophisticated in-house legal team, or preferably a combination of both
Strong corporate and cross-border legal foundation
Experience with subsidiary governance, entity structuring and reorganisations, intercompany arrangements, delegated authorities, corporate approvals, and international corporate practice
Meaningful exposure to foreign investment screening, national-security reviews, export controls, sanctions, international trade, or related corporate compliance issues
Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and coordinating local and specialist external counsel
Strong judgment, range, and commercial awareness
Ability to take ownership of internal legal workstreams and translate complex advice into practical next steps
Clear and practical communication skills
Collaborative and pragmatic approach across functions, jurisdictions, and time zones

Benefits

Comp & perks

A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency
Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health
RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme
100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent
Annual enrichment benefits covering arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit
Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching
6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days)
Budget for traveling to other offices if remote
Annual company offsite
Daily lunch program, snacks, and regular community and social events for office-based employees
Co-working benefit for employees not near an office
$500 home office stipend