Legal & Compliance Counsel

Whizz

. Provide day-to-day legal support .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Serbia, Poland, Armenia, Latvia, PortugalMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal support, contract drafting, and regulatory compliance while effectively managing debt recovery and litigation processes. Proven ability to analyze legal matters and provide practical advice in high-growth environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract DraftingRegulatory ComplianceDebt RecoveryLitigation ManagementProject Management

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchContract ReviewCourt Document PreparationJudgment EnforcementPayment Negotiation

Soft Skills

Proactive MindsetAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsResourcefulnessProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Legal SupportCommercial DisputesFraud InvestigationStartup EnvironmentHigh-Growth Company

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day legal support
Draft and review contracts and customer terms
Advise leadership on legal and regulatory matters
Protect company interests, reduce payment disputes, and support debt and property recovery
Support new product launches and expansion into new markets while ensuring compliance with local requirements
Lead debt recovery efforts, including demand letters, payment negotiations, and lawsuits against non-paying customers
Handle litigation and commercial disputes
Prepare court documents and represent the company where authorized or work with external counsel
Pursue enforcement of judgments and settlements to recover outstanding debts and company property
Communicate with law enforcement and regulatory authorities regarding suspected fraud, theft, or unreturned property
Work with finance and operations to prioritize cases, organize evidence, and track legal costs and recovery results

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in a senior legal role in startup or high-growth company with strong project management skills
Strong ability to independently analyze legal matters, conduct thorough research on applicable laws, and deliver clear, practical advice — even in unfamiliar legal areas
A proactive and resourceful mindset — not afraid to pick up the phone, chase down answers, push for clarity, or escalate when needed
Excellent skills in locating, analyzing, and interpreting legal and regulatory materials through public databases and direct communication with regulatory bodies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits package
Remote work flexibility
Opportunity to build and lead the legal function of a fast-growing startup
Collaborative and innovative work environment
Coverage of WeWork coworking space