Associate Legal Counsel I NAM

Associate Legal Counsel I NAM Who we are is what we do. Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers. Why should you be part of our success story? As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are. Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google. Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work. Responsibilities - Supports the drafting and review of employment, commercial, and corporate agreements with minimum guidance. - Assists in providing accurate, relevant, and timely legal advice on employment law, contract negotiations, and corporate matters. - Identifies and suggests improvements to contract management processes to enhance efficiency. - Works on assigned projects with clear deadlines, ensuring timely and high-quality completion whilst meeting all SLA’s. - Begins to operate with increased autonomy while escalating more complex issues as necessary. - Performs any additional tasks or assignments as required by management from time to time. Problem Solving - Identifies legal risks and develops potential solutions under supervision. - Analyzes contract terms and provides recommendations for risk mitigation. - Thinks critically about legal challenges and collaborates with senior team members to address them. Strategic Thinking - Aligns legal work with business objectives, ensuring compliance while enabling business growth. - Contributes to discussions on process improvements and legal strategy within the team. - Assesses market trends in employment law and contract negotiations to provide informed insights during client conversations. Communication - Clearly communicates progress, challenges, and solutions to managers and stakeholders. - Provides well-structured explanations of legal matters to non-legal team members. - Engages in two-way communication with teams to foster collaboration and problem-solving. Desired skills and competencies - 2-4 years’ experience (in-house experience is not essential), with a strong background in cross border employment law matters. - Specialist knowledge of employment law. - You will be proactive, autonomous, resilient, adaptable, eager ... (truncated, view full listing at source)