Associate Legal Counsel

Overview

The Associate Legal Counsel supports the legal team by assisting in contract reviews, employment law compliance, and commercial legal matters. This role works closely with HR, Sales, and Compliance teams, providing guidance on agreements, policies, and employment matters.

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment and commercial agreements.
• Provide preliminary legal analysis and recommendations under the supervision of senior counsel.
• Research and analyze local labor laws and regulatory updates.
• Support internal compliance efforts, including documentation and training.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide timely legal assistance.

• 2+ years of legal experience (law firm or in-house) with a focus on employment law.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines at the same time.
• Interest in working at a fast-paced tech company.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in a global or multi-jurisdictional environment is a plus.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

Equal opportunity statement: Deel is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or other legally protected characteristics. Deel will provide accommodations on request during recruitment for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at

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