Deel

Junior Legal Counsel | Belgium

Belgium

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Human Resources, Legal ServicesIndustries

Job Description

Location Type: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time

Who We Are

Deel and our family of growing companies are made up of global teams dedicated to helping businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily. The team comprises over three thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries, and our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the platform and products for customers. Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the platform’s success. We deliver the best products and features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.

Why Should You Be Part of Our Success Story?

A 30-mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because exceptional talent lives everywhere. Deel sees a world without hiring borders and endless talent that pairs perfect candidates with great companies. We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide. After our successful Series D in 2021, we raised another $50M in 2023, doubling our valuation to $12B. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the international payroll and compliance market leader.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting in drafting, reviewing employment agreements, commercial agreements, and corporate agreements.
  • Assisting in providing accurate, relevant, and timely advice on legal topics (e.g., fintech, labor laws, corporate, etc.).
  • Assist with the review and negotiation of client and vendor agreements and in furtherance of internal compliance initiatives.
  • Provide day-to-day proactive employment law counseling and support resolution of HR and legal employment issues.
  • Handle and assist in a variety of other issues and projects that arise from time to time.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in the legal department of a company or at a law firm, specializing in labor & employment law.
  • Legal Background or BA studies in a similar field.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Great attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Fluent in English & French.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things you’ll enjoy:

  • Provided computer equipment tailored to your role.
  • Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status, and location.
  • Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country.
  • The flexibility of remote work, including WeWork access where available.

Disclosure

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At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable characteristics.

Skills

Employment Agreements
Commercial Agreements
Corporate Agreements
Fintech
Labor Laws
Corporate Law
Contract Negotiation
Compliance

Deel

HR platform for managing global workforces

About Deel

Deel provides a platform that helps businesses manage their international workforces more easily. It offers a range of services including payroll processing, compliance monitoring, and immigration support, all integrated into one system. This allows companies to handle various HR functions from a single platform, which is especially useful for those with employees in different countries. Deel stands out from its competitors by combining multiple HR services into one cohesive solution, making it simpler for businesses to operate globally. The goal of Deel is to streamline the management of global teams, ensuring that companies can focus on their core operations while staying compliant with local laws and regulations.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$660.4MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Stock Options

Risks

Rapid expansion may lead to integration challenges and cultural misalignment.
Exclusion from Rippling's tender offer could affect Deel's talent acquisition.
Zellis' AI-powered platform may intensify competition in the UK and Ireland.

Differentiation

Deel integrates contracts, payments, and taxes into a single interface.
Deel offers comprehensive HR solutions for managing international workforces.
Deel's platform supports local payroll processing and compliance monitoring.

Upsides

Deel's acquisition of Assemble enhances its HR platform capabilities.
Partnership with dLocal expands Deel's reach to 15 new countries.
Deel's $650 million funding highlights strong market position and growth potential.

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