Legal Director

We help creators and businesses automate conversations on Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, Telegram, and TikTok. The result? Better engagement, more sales, and real, sustainable growth. 

With a diverse team spread across three continents, we’re building the leading Chat Marketing platform that is used — and loved — by more than 1.5 million customers worldwide.

We’re looking for a Legal Director to join our Finance team and lead Manychat’s global legal strategy and execution. You’ll be a hands-on business partner to leaders across the company and manage all legal matters related to corporate governance, commercial agreements, compliance, privacy, and risk. You’ll also directly manage a Barcelona-based Legal Counsel and lay the foundation for a high-performing, scalable legal team. 

This role is about enabling the business to move fast without taking on unnecessary risk. You’ll help simplify legal processes, protect what matters, and partner across the company to make sure legal is always a strategic enabler — never a blocker.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives in international, high-growth environments and is ready to have a lasting impact on the legal infrastructure of a global technology company.

• Design and oversee scalable contract workflows and templates (SaaS MSA, DPA, SLA, NDAs, partnership agreements), ensuring they require minimal legal intervention.
• Develop and implement internal legal processes, playbooks, and automation tools that empower teams to self-serve safely and efficiently.
• Provide high-leverage legal support for business and vendor deals with a focus on clarity, risk-awareness, and speed.

• Establish a legal culture of enablement: Legal as a strategic partner, not a gatekeeper.
• Build clear, simple processes and frameworks that reduce friction and bureaucracy across jurisdictions.
• Deliver legal training and partner with cross-functional teams to embed legal thinking into decision-making.

• Oversee legal operations in six+ countries, including entity setup, governance, labor law compliance, and local advisor management.
• Lead the development and maintenance of internal policies (e.g. privacy, ethics, anti-corruption, whistleblowing).
• Identify and manage legal risks across jurisdictions and partner with leadership on strategic risk planning.

• Maintain and improve corporate structure: shareholders, charters, board documents, resolutions.
• Lead corporate changes (e.g. director appointments, ownership updates, registered address changes).
• Manage power of attorney delegation and authority registers across countries.

• Lead legal workstreams for M&A and fundraising (due diligence, structuring, documentation, negotiation).
• Partner with Finance and executive stakeholders on strategic projects and investor conversations.

• Manage the global IP portfolio (trademarks, copyright, open-source usage).
• Implement scalable brand protection processes and monitor misuse risks.

• Oversee pre-litigation and litigation processes with external counsel.
• Handle commercial, employment, and regulatory claims in coordination with internal teams.

• Lead and mentor a high-performing legal team.
• Define the legal function’s roadmap and scale it sustainably as the business grows.
• Drive simplification, automation, and continuous improvement across the function.

You’ll need:

• Law degree with 8+ years in-house legal experience (preferably in tech or SaaS).
• Strong knowledge of corporate, contract, labor, and IT law.
• SaaS, IP, data protection, and open-source licensing knowledge.
• Proven track record in investment/M&A transactions.
• Experience supporting multinational operations.
• Strategic thinking with a pragmatic, business-first mindset.
• Negotiation skills and the ability to simplify complexity and decision-making.
• Clear communication, effective across senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English; additional European language is a plus.
• Independence and proactivity in high-growth, fast-paced environments.
• Integrity and professionalism, with strong judgment and common sense.
• Trust-building ability and influence across diverse stakeholders.
• Adaptability, with comfort working in startup-like, cross-functional teams.

We care deeply about your growth, well-being, and comfort:

📚 Annual professional development reimbursement for conference tickets, online courses, and other relevant resources to help you grow.

💙Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.

🪴 Hybrid work and generous leave options to prioritize your work-life balance.

🍽️ In-office perks, including free meals and snacks.

🤝 Company-funded sport activities, annual offsites and team-building events. 

Manychat is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.

This commitment is also reflected through our candidate experience. If you have individual needs that may require an accommodation during the interview process, please indicate this in your application. We will do our best to provide assistance throughout your interview process to ensure you’re set up for success.

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