Legal Counsel
Alohi, Switzerland
Job Description
Alohi SA, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, brings together a team of highly competent engineers that focus on merging state-of-the-art technologies with compelling user experience to simplify and enhance life for companies and people worldwide. The company provides SIGN.PLUS (a legally binding electronic signature) and FAX.PLUS (online faxing) services to over 3,000,000 customers worldwide.
At Alohi, we began our journey with an initial seed investment from Fongit Fondation Genevoise pour l’Innovation Technologique which is backed by the state of Geneva. But instead of relying on external funding to fuel our growth, we’ve chosen to bootstrap our way to success. This approach has allowed us to prioritize our customers and build products that truly meet their needs, without being beholden to outside investors. By remaining financially independent, we’ve been able to maintain our autonomy and agility, which have been key factors in our ability to innovate and stay ahead of the curve.
We are looking for a highly qualified Legal Counsel to oversee the legal and compliance aspects of our business. You will safeguard our reputation by guaranteeing that the company strictly follows law and compliance guidelines and give legal advice to management about all relevant issues. The successful candidate will effectively ensure legal and compliance conformity and minimize the probability of exposure. You will also be responsible for implementing policies and procedures aligned with standards and regulations such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA and GDPR.
- Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance
- Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights
- Conduct research and stay up-to-date on changes in relevant laws and regulations to identify compliance requirements
- Develop and continuously improve information security requirements, policies and procedures
- Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust
- Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues
- Give accurate and timely counsel to executives on a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance etc.)
- Conduct your work with integrity and responsibility
- Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations
Requirements
- Proven experience as a legal counsel in business environment
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity
- Outstanding communication skills
- BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree
- MA or BSc in Business Administration will be considered an advantage
- Fluent in English (Both writing and speaking)