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Who Gives A CrapSenior Legal Counsel (Contract)
Who Gives A Crap is a purpose-driven enterprise that manufactures eco-friendly products and donates half of its profits to global sanitation and clean water initiatives. Operating…
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Who Gives A Crap is a purpose-driven enterprise that manufactures eco-friendly products and donates half of its profits to global sanitation and clean water initiatives. Operating with hubs across the globe including Australia, the Philippines, China, the US, UK, and Europe, the organization employs a team of over 200 people dedicated to environmental and social impact. The company is currently seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (Contract) on a remote basis…
Job Description
Who Gives A Crap is a purpose-driven enterprise that manufactures eco-friendly products and donates half of its profits to global sanitation and clean water initiatives. Operating with hubs across the globe including Australia, the Philippines, China, the US, UK, and Europe, the organization employs a team of over 200 people dedicated to environmental and social impact.
The company is currently seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (Contract) on a remote basis to help support its continued scaling and mission. This position suits an experienced legal professional who thrives on strategy, possesses strong commercial acumen, and wants to contribute to a sustainable enterprise.
In this capacity, the Senior Legal Counsel will handle complex commercial transactions, major negotiations, and global regulatory matters spanning intellectual property and corporate governance. Working closely with the Head of Legal and collaborating with a Privacy & Compliance Specialist, this role serves as a primary contact for day-to-day legal inquiries while helping educate the broader business on best practices.
Day-to-day activities may involve shaping departmental direction, assisting with new product launches, translating complex legal concepts for operations and marketing teams, implementing legal technology for greater efficiency, and mentoring junior team members such as seconded lawyers. The successful candidate will combine directness with empathy, drive measurable results, and champion user-friendly legal solutions that balance commercial success with risk management.
Responsibilities
- Take the lead on complex commercial matters, major contracts, and high-stakes negotiations
- Provide expert guidance on intellectual property, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance alongside the Privacy & Compliance Specialist
- Serve as a main point of contact for routine legal questions from various teams
- Educate the broader business on legal best practices and translate complex legal jargon into actionable advice
- Collaborate with the Head of Legal to set goals, align legal strategy with company objectives, and explore legal technologies to improve efficiency
- Support new product launches by reviewing contracts and advising on compliance
- Mentor and guide junior team members, including lawyers on secondment
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of post-admission experience
- Proactive leadership skills with a proven ability to manage multiple legal projects and deliver tangible results
- Strong technical legal skills with expertise in handling complex matters and leading skilful negotiations
- Ability to communicate complex legal information simply to non-legal audiences
- Demonstrated capability to provide commercial advice that balances risk management with business success
Qualifications
- 10 or more years of post-admission experience and prior in-house legal experience are desirable
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive and market-informed salary
- Meaningful support toward global healthcare
- Generous paid leave
- Tailored learning and development opportunities
- Free toilet paper
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting explicitly lists the location as remote.
What is the employment type?
The role is offered as a contract position.
What experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of post-admission experience, while 10 or more years of post-admission experience and in-house background are considered desirable.
What is the salary for this position?
The specific salary is not stated in the job posting, though the company notes they offer competitive, market-informed salaries.
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