JetBrains
technology
LegalCounsel(Corporate&Intra-Group)
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“Legal Counsel (Corporate & Intra-Group) at JetBrains. Skills: corporate law, intra-group arrangements, legal research, legal advice, process improvement. Provide legal support for corporate matters relating to JetBrains group entities across various jurisdictions, including EU and non-EU countries. Support the ongoing corporate maintenance of group companies”
Industry & Context.
Creative flair and lateral problem-solving skills, supported by thorough research; Sharp critical thinking and analytical abilities
Spend up to 30 days per year working remotely from abroad
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, A university-level degree in law, equivalent to a bachelor’s or higher, from a recognized institution, Post-graduate legal experience in the corporate law field, preferably gained within a multinational corporation or an international law firm, Experience working with legislative systems across multiple jurisdictions, particularly in the Netherlands, Cyprus, the UAE, the UK, Poland, or Israel
Nice to Have
Professional proficiency in an additional language (such as Dutch, Polish, or Greek), Experience with, or a interest in, legal automation, AI-assisted legal workflows, knowledge management tools, and process optimization in an international legal environment
What You'll Do.
Provide legal support for corporate matters relating to JetBrains group entities across various jurisdictions
including EU and non-EU countries
Support the ongoing corporate maintenance of group companies
Manage and coordinate corporate legal workstreams
Support the intra-group legal agenda
and maintaining intra-group agreements between JetBrains entities
Help ensure that the group’s entities are properly interconnected through appropriate legal documentation and operate within a coherent contractual framework
Coordinate input from tax
and other internal teams where required for corporate and intra-group matters
Engage with external counsel
corporate service providers
and other external stakeholders regarding corporate and intra-group matters
Review and coordinate legal advice received from external counsel
identify practical implications for JetBrains
and prepare concise summaries and recommendations for internal stakeholders
Conduct legal research on corporate and intra-group matters in various jurisdictions and prepare structured legal memos
and comparative analyses
Support the development and improvement of corporate and intra-group legal templates
corporate document repositories
and knowledge databases
and implement automation and process improvement initiatives for corporate and intra-group legal workstreams
including the responsible use of AI tools
to improve efficiency
and the internal stakeholder experience
Identify and assess legal risks associated with corporate decisions
intra-group arrangements
and entity governance
and escalate complex matters where appropriate
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely with other legal colleagues and cross-functional teams; Coordinate input from tax, finance, accounting, treasury, HR, procurement, and other internal teams where required for corporate and intra-group matters; prepare concise summaries and recommendations for internal stakeholders
Communication Scope
Fluency in English, both written and spoken; Ability to provide clear and concise legal advice that is understandable to a wide audience
Process & Methodology
Manage parallel projects and lead various initiatives
Full Job Description
JetBrains is a global technology company that creates intelligent software development tools. Our Legal team plays a crucial role in supporting various departments throughout the company, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Corporate and Intra-Group Legal team. This is a mid-level role focused on providing legal support for corporate matters across JetBrains’ international operations, both within and outside the EU, and supporting the legal framework among entities within the group. In this role, you will work closely with other legal colleagues and cross-functional teams to support corporate structuring, entity maintenance, and intra-group arrangements. Key responsibilities: Provide legal support for corporate matters relating to JetBrains group entities across various jurisdictions, including EU and non-EU countries. Support the ongoing corporate maintenance of group companies through activities such as corporate approvals, board and shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, amendments to constitutional documents, director and officer changes, shareholding matters, and other corporate actions. Manage and coordinate corporate legal workstreams, including incorporations, liquidations, reorganizations, changes in ownership structures, capital contributions, intra-group financing arrangements, and other cross-border corporate matters. Support the intra-group legal agenda, including drafting, reviewing, updating, and maintaining intra-group agreements between JetBrains entities, such as service agreements, cost allocation arrangements, financing documentation, and other legal instruments required to support the group’s operating model. Help ensure that the group’s entities are properly interconnected through appropriate legal documentation and operate within a coherent contractual framework. Coordinate input from tax, finance, accounting, treasury, HR, procurement, and other internal teams where required
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