Managing Counsel (Governance & Regulatory Compliance)

✨ ONE PLATFORM, A WHOLE WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY The best jobs are often restricted to a few wealthy cities, but talent exists everywhere. Oyster set out to change this by launching a global employment platform that enables companies to hire, pay, and support talent anywhere. We’re proof that a strong, engaged culture doesn't require an office. Since January 2020, Oyster has: 🌏 Built a distributed team of 400+ across 60+ countries 👩‍💻 Featured in Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2024/01/25/work-from-home-or-anywhere-top-30-companies-for-remote-jobs-in-2024/ as #9 in FlexJobs Top 30 Companies for remote jobs 🌈 Formed a diverse leadership team and a workforce that’s 60% female 🏆 Earned top employee engagement scores 🦄 Raised $286 million; valued at $1.2 billion 💚 Achieved B Corp status in 2023 Our momentum shows the power of global employment, and we’re just getting started! If you want to help us drive change and work remotely, we’d love for you to apply! THE ROLE Location: While this position is posted in a specific location, all of Oyster’s positions are fully remote, and you can work from home. Forever. To create the best experience for our new hire, this role requires you to be based within +1 / +3 UTC. Please note: This is a Legal Counsel position, where you will be managing a small team. We’re looking to hire a Managing Counsel (Regulatory Compliance) to play a pivotal role in driving Oyster’s global expansion as the leader in distributed work. Reporting to the Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance, you will lead a team providing strategic legal and regulatory guidance across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance while enabling business growth. You will partner with internal stakeholders - across Legal, Growth, Employment, Finance, Operations, and Revenue - and manage external counsel to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. Your work will directly influence Oyster’s corporate governance, internal controls, compliance frameworks, and international expansion initiatives, shaping the future of work globally. Key Responsibilities as our Managing Counsel (Regulatory Compliance) - Lead Oyster’s regulatory compliance strategy and provide day-to-day advisory on legal corporate compliance, governance, and regulatory matters. - Manage a high-performing team organizing workload and priorities, also advising across multiple jurisdictions and business areas. - Conduct global legal and regulatory research to ensure compliance across EOR, Global Payroll, and tech products. - Draft, review, and maintain corporate documentation, including executive committee minutes, procedures and governance policies. - Oversee corporate secretarial services and maintain a centralized global corporate framework aligned with local laws. - Partner with internal and external stakeholders to streamline the identification of business opportunities, unlock products, implement automation, and reduce operational complexity. - Provide strategic guidance on international expansion projects and emerging regulatory risks such as Global Payroll, international expansion and others as required. Core Requirements - Qualified lawyer with 5+ years’ experience in regulatory compliance, including at least 2 years in SaaS, tech, or regulated industries (in-house or law firm). - Experience in corporate governance, including establishing and managing corporate entities across multiple jurisdictions. - Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree is strongly preferred) compliance or a related field; complemented by recognized professional certifications such as CCEP I, ASCOM, or others. - Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus. - Demonstrated ability to advise cross-functional, global teams and manage external counsel effectively. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable business guidance. - Comfortable navigating complex regulatory environments and delivering practical, business-focused solutions. - Experience in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments; entrepreneurial mindset with initiative and adaptability. Bonus points - Experience supporting finance functions or corporate systems. - Familiarity with Notion, Asana, e-billing/matter management tools. - Experience with electronic signature platforms (e.g., DocuSign, HelloSign). You'll also need - A reliable home internet connection (or be able to get one) - Fluent English language skills HOW WE WORK TOGETHER AT OYSTER Our values guide the work we do, the decisions we make, and the culture that makes us special. We make it happen. We drive change. We build and give trust, and we are a united team. Our mission is to create a more equal world, one global hire at a time. Everything we do ladders up to our mission, and that doesn’t just mean building software. We develop programs, participate in workshops, and create dedicated teams to ensure we successfully support companies and knowledge workers in this new world of work.  We embrace asynchronous communication and collaborative work and share our practices in the Oyster Public HQ https://oysterhr.notion.site/Welcome-to-The-Reef-Oyster-s-Open-Source-Employee-Guide-fc482e3f107c4afd8c85ed217f1d0c1d to help other global teams learn from our experiences. HOW YOU WORK With diverse locations, cultures, and needs, we created How YOU Work; https://oysterhr.notion.site/How-YOU-work-ac16c1932e314ffd8cb693e332458395 a program supporting your whole human experience at Oyster: - Work from anywhere: Oyster has no borders or HQ. As long as work is timely, your team is supported, and you're authorized to work where you live, you can work from anywhere. - Paid time off: Enjoy 40 days off per year (including holidays and vacation), or more if required by your country. - Mental health support: Access Plumm https://oysterhr.notion.site/Plumm-3b5e7e70dec6428e975f68f25972cfb7, our mental well-being service. - Wellbeing allowance: Each month, receive a wellbeing allowance in your ThanksBen wallet. Spend it on a wide range of options; see the benefits catalogue https://www.thanksben.com/employee-benefits-catalogue for ideas. - Flexible parental leave: All new parents are eligible for at least three months’ paid leave, with job protection for up to 12 months or as required locally. - WFH stipend: Receive a stipend for your laptop and home office equipment to get you set up quickly. ✨ THE BEST JOBS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE  We embrace diverse perspectives and intentionally build our product and company with an inclusive, global mindset. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every criterion, and are committed to a trust-based, thriving environment. Oyster is committed to ensuring equal opportunity of employment for qualified persons with disabilities and actively fosters an inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process, please email jobs@oysterhr.com with the subject line: Interview Accommodations. Our available positions are on our careers page. Our team will only contact you from an @oysterhr.com email, and we will never ask for money as part of an interview process or job offer. If you receive a suspicious email about Oyster jobs or are directed to a site other than www.oysterhr.com/careers http://www.oysterhr.com/careers, please report it via our Compliance and Ethics Helpline https://www.oysterhr.com/trust.