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KOHO is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial

About the Role

This role involves providing expert legal guidance on commercial matters, drafting and negotiating agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and partnering with internal teams to support scalable business operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of commercial legal strategies
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts
  • Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks related to partnerships and vendor agreements
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in commercial activities
  • Support product launches with legal input on terms and conditions
  • Manage external counsel and coordinate legal resources efficiently
  • Identify and mitigate legal risks in business initiatives
  • Work closely with product and engineering teams on data privacy considerations
  • Oversee intellectual property aspects in third-party agreements
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulatory changes
  • Develop standard contract templates to streamline procurement processes
  • Provide guidance on corporate governance for commercial transactions
  • Assist in due diligence for potential business collaborations
  • Monitor contract performance and compliance post-execution
  • Train business teams on legal best practices and obligations
  • Collaborate with compliance officers on audit readiness
  • Evaluate risks associated with new market entries
  • Support corporate development activities including joint ventures
  • Ensure adherence to consumer protection standards in commercial deals
  • Maintain a centralized contract management system
  • Advocate for balanced risk allocation in negotiations
  • Promote legal awareness across departments through documentation
  • Respond to legal inquiries from external partners
  • Contribute to policy development for vendor management
  • Drive continuous improvement in legal operations and workflows

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility

Team

Collaborative legal team within a fast-growing fintech environment

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to shape legal strategy in a high-growth technology company
  • Work alongside innovative teams driving financial inclusion
  • Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and ideas
  • Professional development and mentorship opportunities
  • Impactful role with visibility across the organization

Our Values

  • We prioritize integrity in every decision we make
  • We act with ownership and accountability
  • We embrace change and adapt quickly
  • We value collaboration and open communication
  • We strive to make financial services accessible to all

Available for qualified candidates

Required Skills
Contract NegotiationRisk ManagementStakeholder Management
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KOHO
Rational 360 is a full-service strategic communications and digital company that helps organizations win in high-stakes public affairs, corporate communications, and reputation management. The firm specializes in strategic public affairs communications, reputation management, business and consumer public relations, and interactive digital communications.
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Posted 10 months ago