Legal Counsel (International Commercial)

About the role

We are looking for a focused and diligent Legal Counsel to join the Ria and Xe Legal team. The role involves providing proactive, high‑quality legal support across multiple jurisdictions, reviewing commercial contracts and advising on regulatory matters in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate a variety of international commercial agreements in English, primarily under common‑law frameworks.
• Collaborate with internal business teams to ensure legal documentation accurately reflects intended relationships.
• Analyze, interpret and apply regulatory frameworks across the jurisdictions where the company operates.
• Identify potential legal risks early and propose business‑oriented solutions.
• Assist in finalising legal documents for execution and manage contract processes.
• Provide legal support to multiple internal departments, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Support senior legal team members on strategic, regulatory and cross‑border matters as needed.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in a relevant jurisdiction.
• 6–7 years of legal experience, including at least 4 years in a reputable law firm.
• Near‑native or fully professional fluency in spoken and written English.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts in English.
• Strong background with commercial, international and cross‑border agreements.
• Solid understanding of common‑law style agreements and legal drafting.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple matters simultaneously.

Required skills