The role We are seeking an experienced Global Legal Counsel to oversee and manage all legal activities across our subsidiaries and entities worldwide. This key role involves coordinating with external legal advisors, managing contracts, overseeing mergers and acquisitions, and ensuring compliance with local and international regulations. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in protecting the company's legal interests and supporting its global expansion. To be more specific your core responsibilities will include: Supervise all legal activities across subsidiaries and entities worldwide. Coordinate with external counsel for specialised legal advice in various jurisdictions. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, partnerships, acquisitions, and strategic agreements. Oversee legal aspects of international mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence. Participate in acquisition negotiations to protect the company's legal interests. Safeguard and defend the company's intellectual property rights. Ensure compliance with local and international employment laws. Develop and implement long-term legal strategies to support company growth. Organise and manage legal documents, including contracts and litigation files. Provide regular reports to senior management on legal matters and risks. Ensure compliance with media and digital industry regulations. Lead regulatory compliance efforts, including data protection (e.g., GDPR). Monitor legal and regulatory developments in all operational countries. Identify and manage legal risks, implementing solutions to mitigate them. The ideal profile We're on the lookout for someone who not only shares our values and ambitions but also envisions growing alongside MoveUp Media. As a dedicated team player, you embody fair play, transparency, agility, and an unstoppable drive. You are the perfect fit if you have: Proven experience in international legal counsel roles, including mergers and acquisitions, contract management, and intellectual property protection. Expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks across multiple jurisdictions. Strong knowledge of employment law, data protection, and media regulations. Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a strong focus on protecting the company's interests. Law degree with an active bar membership in at least one jurisdiction. Experience in the digital media industry is highly desirable. Experience working in English Feeling up to the task of managing the main challenges of the role, even without meeting all criteria? We're eager to hear from you We know not all great candidates will match 100% of the above. Next steps in the process ? 1rst Interview with your future manager to make sure you meet the role's requirements 2nd interview with HR to better understand who you are and make sure there is a cultural fit with MoveUp Media Last step: a proposition for us to start working together What's in it for you A full time remote work environment. A flexible schedule and paid time off. We measure results , not hours. Competitive salary, depending on your level of seniority in the role and your location Development opportunities. As a startup with rapid growth, there are a lot of possibilities that can arise and we are committed to accompany our team members in their career path. Yearly get together with the team to connect, work and have fun . We strive to find good spots for everyone to enjoy the stay 1.000€ / year dedicated to your professional development, wellness, sports or cultural events of your choice. 100€ /month allocated if need a cowork space MoveUp Media We're a dynamic and driven team that's all about growth. Partnering with top-notch brands in the exciting worlds of sports, we're on a mission to connect sports fans to global advertisers. SEO is our bread and butter, and we're relentless in our pursuit of getting our websites to the top of search results for all the best—and sometimes toughest—keywords. With bases in both France and Brazil, we're making waves across 20 markets. And here's the best part: we're a 100% remote team that thrives on efficiency and flexibility. So if you're ready to join a company that's all about results and values your work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you Here at MoveUp Media, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background, race, gender, sexual orientation, or abilities. We celebrate the unique perspectives and talents that each person brings to the table, and we strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone can thrive and succeed. We firmly believe that a diverse workforce leads to greater teamwork and success. Join us in our journey towards a more inclusive and equitable future Note: If you have any more questions or need further assistance for specific arrangements linked to your recruitment process, feel free to contact fleurmoveup.media
