Legal Counsel

Elesta SpA

. Lead and manage complex, cross-border legal projects across LATAM, Europe, South Africa, and the Middle East, coordinating with external counsels and advisors.

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Kazakhstan, Spain, Serbia, Portugal, Poland, GeorgiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex legal projects across multiple jurisdictions, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess legal risks and develop effective strategies.

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International Law ExperienceContract Drafting And NegotiationRegulatory Compliance ManagementDispute ResolutionM&A Experience

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Hard Skills

Legal Project ManagementContract ReviewRisk AssessmentLegal ResearchNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationConflict ResolutionTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor Degree In LawMaster Degree In Law (LLM)

Industry Keywords

Cross-Border Legal ProjectsLATAMEuropeSouth AfricaMiddle East

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage complex, cross-border legal projects across LATAM, Europe, South Africa, and the Middle East, coordinating with external counsels and advisors.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements across multiple jurisdictions.
Assess legal risks and develop mitigation strategies with senior management.
Monitor and ensure regulatory compliance across all operating markets.
Manage disputes and conflict resolution processes, advising internal stakeholders on exposure and strategy.
Work alongside legal and finance specialists to support the business across a wide range of matters.
Report directly to the Head of Legal.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in legal, ideally in international law firms/consulting.
M&A and/or dispute resolution experience will be an advantage.
Bachelor degree in law.
Master degree in law from a foreign university (LLM) (including pending) - students during their LLM studies could also be a good fit.
Full professional proficiency in English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work, giving you the freedom to work from anywhere while being part of a world-class, high-performance team.
Medical insurance coverage
Fully sponsored international team-building once per year in stunning destinations around the world