The role will provide commercially focused legal advice and support on a broad range of day-to-day legal matters and helping to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. Working closely with the Company's Head of Legal. The role will also drive the development and continuous improvement of the Legal function by establishing and enhancing legal processes, policies, governance frameworks, and operational procedures, leading strategic legal and regulatory projects, and implementing initiatives that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability of legal service delivery.
Your ResponsibilitiesWe are exploring ways to grow our team and in taking ownership of this role, your main areas of responsibility will be:
- Manage the contract lifecycle, including contract creation, review, execution, renewal, termination and record management.
- Design, implement, and maintain legal processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through process redesign and automation.
- Maintain contract repositories and governance standards.
- Coordinate legal and regulatory transformation projects across the organisation.
- Research, assess, and advise on legal risks associated with business decisions and operations.
Other Responsibilities:
- Oversee the document execution process using electronic signature tools.
- Assist with AML and KYC checks, when required.
- Regularly update and maintain standard internal contract templates.
- Identify and track legal issues, providing proactive advice on potential solutions.
- Identify opportunities to automate and streamline legal processes using technology, if and where needed.
- Perform other tasks as required.
RequirementsEducation, Qualifications, and/or Experience
- In possession of a law degree from an accredited institution.
- At least 3-4 years of experience in a law firm or as an in-house Counsel.
- Strong understanding of drafting of commercial contracts and knowledge of commercial law, preferably in telecommunications, e-commerce, information technology, software, or technology-related industries.
- Experience in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts is essential.
- A legal practicing warrant is considered an asset but is not essential.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
- Knowledge of data protection legislation and legal compliance.
- Knowledge of AML and KYC standards is considered an asset but is not essential.
- Ability to build legal infrastructure in a growing organization.
- A strong team player and leader with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- An effective communicator with fluency in English.
- Ability to take ownership of projects and tasks and drive them to successful completion.
- Ability to work under pressure and to manage sensitive and confidential information.
- Good people skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Benefits
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Joining Fortytwo means becoming part of an ambitious team that fosters collaboration, embraces diversity and operates with a strong sense of unity. You will be working side by side with some of the greatest talent in the industry. In addition to offering competitive salaries, all our employees are provided with:
- Hybrid working
- Career progression
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Discount on other insurance policies
- Corporate discount app
- Employee wellness allowance
- Weekly lunches, fresh fruit and snacks
- Team building activities and events
- Casual dress code
Skills Required
- Law degree from an accredited institution
- At least 3-4 years of experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel
- Strong understanding of drafting commercial contracts and commercial law
- Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts
- Knowledge of data protection legislation and legal compliance
- Fluency in English
- Legal practicing warrant
- Knowledge of AML and KYC standards
What We Do
With solutions that focus on reliability and seamless integration, we partner with brands and enterprises in order to provide quality messaging solutions. Since 2001, our specialised team has developed a suite of messaging solutions that predominantly transmit A2P SMS traffic at the best possible value. Over the years, the Fortytwo brand has evolved to reflect the company’s growth from a small team in Sweden to a trusted provider of global communication solutions. Today Fortytwo offers a suite of high quality Mobile Engagement solutions via SMS, a White Label Instant Messenger for both two way VIP communication and advertising, Voice Engagement services, Two Factor Authentication (2FA) and One Time password (OTP) Services. Our brand’s focus always was and always will be YOU – our client. We work tirelessly to ensure that your every dealing with us exceeds your expectations and that our solutions bridge the gap between you and your customers. We take pride in being your partner of choice for delivering your messages to every corner of the globe.
