Head of Legal

Newcode.ai

Head of Legal to build the legal department at Newcode.ai. Overseeing complex legal matters, managing compliance, and supporting corporate governance initiatives.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeOslo • 🇳🇴 NorwayLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management, compliance programs, and risk assessment within the technology sector, particularly in AI and SaaS environments. Proven ability to provide legal guidance and support corporate governance across multiple jurisdictions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract Drafting And NegotiationCompliance Program DevelopmentRisk Management And MitigationCorporate Governance ManagementIn-House Legal Counsel Experience

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Hard Skills

Contract Lifecycle ManagementLegal Risk AssessmentIntellectual Property ManagementEquity AdministrationISO Certification ComplianceData Protection RegulationsCorporate TransactionsDispute ResolutionLegal GuidanceRegulatory Frameworks

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CollaborationStrategic Decision-MakingTraining And Awareness Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Law Degree

Industry Keywords

AISaaSLegal OperationsCompliance GapsRisk Registers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage customer, vendor, partner, and technology agreements.
Partner with Sales and Legal Engineering to accelerate deal execution while managing legal risk.
Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and approval processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
Support contract lifecycle management and legal operations initiatives.
Manage corporate governance activities across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
Support equity administration, cap table management, and corporate transactions.
Ensure ongoing compliance with local statutory and regulatory requirements.
Maintain and protect the company's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and proprietary assets.
Support and manage compliance programs, including ISO certifications, data protection, security, and regulatory frameworks.
Partner with internal stakeholders to identify, assess, and remediate compliance gaps.
Develop and deliver compliance policies, training, and awareness programs.
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, regulatory, operational, and commercial risks.
Manage disputes, claims, and litigation matters with external counsel when required.
Provide practical legal guidance to business leaders on risk management and strategic decision-making.
Maintain risk registers and support company-wide risk management initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law degree from an accredited university in Ireland, Sweden, or Norway
5+ years of experience as in house legal counsel preferably at an AI / SaaS tech start up

Benefits

Comp & perks

Culture of trust and excellence: Be part of a team that values reliability, respect, and initiative, where everyone’s contribution matters and diversity drives creativity.
Collaborative environment: Work with talented, driven peers on bleeding-edge legal engineering solutions with real-world impact.
Growth and ownership: Shape your role as we grow. Take ownership and drive outcomes from the start of your journey.
Inclusive culture of excellence and trust: We reward initiative, respect, integrity, and teamwork, and are committed to building a global, inclusive team. Your drive, curiosity, and ideas matter more than your background