Oyster

Manager, Legal Counsel – Regulatory Compliance

Oyster

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Anywhere in Europe

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About the role

  • Lead Oyster’s regulatory compliance strategy and provide day-to-day advisory on legal corporate compliance, governance, and regulatory matters.
  • Manage a high-performing team organizing workload and priorities, also advising across multiple jurisdictions and business areas.
  • Conduct global legal and regulatory research to ensure compliance across EOR, Global Payroll, and tech products.
  • Draft, review, and maintain corporate documentation, including executive committee minutes, procedures and governance policies.
  • Oversee corporate secretarial services and maintain a centralized global corporate framework aligned with local laws.
  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to streamline the identification of business opportunities, unlock products, implement automation, and reduce operational complexity.
  • Provide strategic guidance on international expansion projects and emerging regulatory risks such as Global Payroll, international expansion and others as required.

Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer with 5+ years’ experience in regulatory compliance, including at least 2 years in SaaS, tech, or regulated industries (in-house or law firm).
  • Experience in corporate governance, including establishing and managing corporate entities across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree is strongly preferred) compliance or a related field; complemented by recognized professional certifications such as CCEP I, ASCOM, or others.
  • Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to advise cross-functional, global teams and manage external counsel effectively.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable business guidance.
  • Comfortable navigating complex regulatory environments and delivering practical, business-focused solutions.
  • Experience in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments; entrepreneurial mindset with initiative and adaptability.
Benefits
  • Paid time off: Enjoy 40 days off per year (including holidays and vacation), or more if required by your country.
  • Mental health support: Access Plumm, our mental well-being service.
  • Wellbeing allowance: Each month, receive a wellbeing allowance in your ThanksBen wallet. Spend it on a wide range of options; see the benefits catalogue for ideas.
  • Flexible parental leave: All new parents are eligible for at least three months’ paid leave, with job protection for up to 12 months or as required locally.
  • WFH stipend: Receive a stipend for your laptop and home office equipment to get you set up quickly.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
regulatory compliancecorporate governancelegal researchcorporate documentationcorporate secretarial servicesinternational expansionSaaStech industryproblem-solvinganalytical skills
Soft Skills
communication skillsadvisory skillsteam managementcross-functional collaborationadaptabilityentrepreneurial mindsetstrategic guidancestakeholder engagementworkload organizationcomplex issue translation
Certifications
CCEP IASCOMMaster’s degree in complianceBachelor’s degree in related field