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Eqvilent

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Finance • Fintech

Eqvilent is a quantitative trading powerhouse that provides liquidity on financial markets utilizing cutting-edge technologies. The company is focused on revolutionizing trading processes and enhancing financial operations through advanced technological innovations.

51 - 200 employees

💸 Finance

💳 Fintech

📋 Description

• Act as a primary legal partner and advisor to commercial, technology, and HR teams, offering pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice on a wide array of issues. • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with counterparties across diverse jurisdictions, ensuring enforceability and compliance with applicable governing laws. • Prepare and negotiate term sheets (letters of intent) and draft final agreements based on agreed terms. • Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and internal approval to closing, while meticulously documenting all negotiation stages. • Guide internal teams on the use of standard form documents and templates, and assist the legal team in their regular update and development. • Maintain and organize the contract repository, power of attorney database, and project workspaces (e.g., Notion, Confluence). • Prepare management reports summarizing contract activity, negotiation progress, and project status. • Perform quality control ('second-pair-of-eyes') reviews of Legal and Compliance documentation. • Ensure all pre-agreed legal steps within business processes are completed accurately and on time, including internal and external filings. • Provide support to other Eqvilent legal teams as requested.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law Master Degree in Law or compatible fields would be a plus. • Experience 2-4 years in a contract department of a reputable in-house company, corporate secretarial or related function, preferably managing multiple jurisdictions or experience in an international law firm • Strong understanding of general principles of contract law, corporate governance, legal, and regulatory frameworks across different jurisdictions (common law and continental law) • Excellent contracts drafting skills and effective AI prompts writing skills • Ability to identify risks and focus on providing solutions that align with the business goals and the market practice • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Proactive approach and dedication to work • Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and work under tight deadlines • Excellent data organization and data management skills, ensuring that all information is correctly classified and kept up-to-date • Advanced knowledge of English • Nice to have - fluent Russian.

🏖️ Benefits

• The company supports your professional growth • Cutting-edge hardware and technology • A welcoming international team of highly qualified professionals • Remote work from anywhere in the world • Access any of our global offices anytime • Flexible schedule • 40 paid days off • Competitive salary