Senior Legal Counsel

Modaxo

Senior Legal Counsel advising Modaxo’s global people-transportation technology businesses. Managing contracts, M&A transactions, legal integration, and international legal operations.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management, legal compliance, and M&A activities, with a strong ability to draft, negotiate, and administer various legal agreements. Proficient in providing legal advice and managing relationships with stakeholders in a fast-paced, international environment.

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Qualified Lawyer In The UKContract ManagementM&A ActivitiesLegal CompliancePublic Procurement

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingNegotiationLegal ResearchRisk AssessmentLegal TerminologyProject ManagementDue DiligenceRegulatory FilingsSoftware LicensingTender Review

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention To DetailTime Management

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsSoftware EnvironmentInternational JurisdictionsAviation PortfolioBusiness Integration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal advice and manage contracts with customers, vendors, and business partners in the Eskenazi Portfolio, focusing on the UK and Nordics
Support M&A and day-to-day legal operations of the Aviation portfolio
Report to the General Counsel and work closely with Aviation portfolio management as a dedicated legal resource
Support portfolio acquisitions, including due diligence, negotiating transactional agreements, closing, and integrating acquired businesses
Draft, review, negotiate, and administer software licenses, maintenance and support services, consulting, subcontractor, project-specific, and non-disclosure agreements
Review public and private tender responses for acceptability and compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures
Develop and submit contract management policies, procedures, and processes
Customize templates, create templates, draft new agreements, and negotiate terms with customers and suppliers
Build and maintain positive relationships with business partners
Assess risks associated with new and existing contracts
Research international jurisdictions and recommend contract-process best practices and improvements
Assist with M&A activities, including mergers, share or asset purchase agreements, disclosure letters, letters of intent, NDAs, board resolutions, and related agreements
Manage post-close legal integration tasks
Assist with policy development and training
Perform administrative duties including board minutes and resolutions, regulatory filings, and company onboarding
Provide legal advice to relevant stakeholders
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

8 years of experience in an international law firm or legal department
Must be a qualified lawyer in the UK
Proficiency in English is mandatory
Knowledge of Spanish, Danish, Swedish, or Italian is an advantage
Experience in a telecommunications and/or software environment is an asset
Background and/or experience in public procurement
Ability to interpret, draft, and negotiate agreements
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Strong verbal, written, and problem-solving skills
Solid understanding of legal terminology, ethics, and integrity
Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently
Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines
Strong attention to detail, judgment, and decision-making
Ability to meet project objectives within designated constraints, including legal and commercial needs
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Ability to perform research and analysis efficiently and practically
Ability to enforce rules, policies, and procedures
Resourceful and flexible, with ability to adapt quickly to an intense and changing work environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent remote work status
Opportunities to learn and grow
Meaningful work and intellectual stimulus
Socially creative and purposefully driven work environment