Senior Legal Counsel

Rayda

. Lead the drafting, review and negotiation of customer agreements, vendor and partner contracts, service agreements, data protection and privacy-related agreements, NDAs and other commercial contracts across Rayda’s operating markets .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts while providing pragmatic legal advice that balances legal risk with business objectives. Possesses strong understanding of corporate and commercial law, data privacy, and technology-related legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.

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Qualified LawyerCommercial Contract NegotiationData Privacy ExpertiseCross-Border Transaction SupportStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract ReviewNegotiation SkillsLegal Risk AssessmentCorporate LawCommercial LawData ProtectionIntellectual PropertyContract Lifecycle ManagementLegal Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStrong Commercial JudgmentOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCollaboration

Industry Keywords

SaaSHigh-Growth EnvironmentComplianceRegulatory MattersCorporate Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the drafting, review and negotiation of customer agreements, vendor and partner contracts, service agreements, data protection and privacy-related agreements, NDAs and other commercial contracts across Rayda’s operating markets
Manage contract negotiations with customers, vendors, partners and other third parties across multiple jurisdictions
Partner closely with Sales to provide practical legal guidance during customer negotiations and help reduce unnecessary friction in deal cycles
Provide clear, commercially minded legal risk assessments that enable leadership and business teams to make informed decisions
Advise on data protection, privacy, intellectual property and other legal matters relevant to Rayda’s products and operations
Own and improve Rayda’s contract lifecycle processes, including contract records, templates, approvals, renewals and key contractual obligations
Develop contract templates, standard clauses and negotiation playbooks to improve consistency and speed
Partner with the Compliance & Risk Lead on matters where legal, regulatory, compliance and enterprise risk considerations intersect
Partner with Finance, Operations, People, Product, Sales and other teams on legal matters affecting their functions
Provide legal support for employment, consultancy and contractor arrangements where required
Support corporate governance, entity management and other company-level legal matters
Coordinate external counsel where specialist or jurisdiction-specific legal advice is required
Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments across Rayda’s operating markets and advise the business on their legal implications
Help establish scalable legal processes, documentation and tooling as Rayda grows
Provide pragmatic legal advice that balances legal risk, commercial objectives and speed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified lawyer with 5+ years of relevant post-qualification experience
Strong experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, including customer, vendor, partner and service agreements
Experience gained within a reputable commercial law firm, technology company, SaaS business or high-growth environment
Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law, with exposure to data privacy and technology-related legal matters
Experience supporting cross-border transactions or businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions is highly desirable
Strong commercial judgment, with the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and speed
Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical advice for non-legal teams and senior leadership
Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and comfortable owning legal matters independently from start to finish
High level of integrity, discretion and attention to detail
Comfortable working collaboratively with the Compliance & Risk Lead and other functions where legal and compliance matters intersect
Excellent written and spoken English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance and compensation reviews
Health insurance (HMO)
Company-provided work tools and equipment
Remote and flexible working environment
Opportunity to work with a globally distributed team