Legal Counsel

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 a fast‑paced, global environment, handling everything from commercial contract review to cross‑border regulatory matters.

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 practical, business‑oriented solutions.
• Assist in finalizing 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 organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple matters simultaneously.

Required skills