Deputy General Counsel – Technology & Data Privacy – Equity Partner

Location: Remote

Jurisdiction: Global (Strong preference for Canada, U.S., Japan, Ireland, Dubai)

Global Law Firm: Legal Frontier Innovators

Reports To: General Counsel

What You Put In Is What You Get Out

This is not a job. It's a stake.

This is a rare entrepreneurial opportunity—a chance to create something legendary from the ground up, and we want you to be part of it. We require a minimum of 20 hours per week, firmly and clearly. If that's not realistic for you, we completely understand—but this role isn't the right fit at this time.

This is a role for doers, builders, creatives, thinkers, problem solvers, engineers, and visionaries—for those who don't just want a seat at the table, but want to help design it.

Let us be absolutely clear.

We are building everything from the ground up. No systems exist yet. No templates. No third parties. No dependencies. We invent. We imagine. We create. The tools, the frameworks, the blueprints, the house, the language, the laws—it all starts here. With us. Together.

If you want in, this is the contract.

You will need to think for yourself. You will need to solve what hasn't been solved. There is no instruction manual—we are the ones writing it. This is a calling for those who are ready to build. For true entrepreneurs. For creators of what doesn't yet exist.

And if that speaks to you—step forward. The work begins.

Overview

Anime Universe is recruiting multiple Deputy General Counsels to support our rapidly expanding global operations. Each hire will be a jurisdiction-specific legal leader, focused on Employment, Labor, and Contracts law. We are seeking candidates licensed and deeply experienced in Canada, the U.S., Cayman Islands, Ireland, Japan, or Dubai.

You'll shape the legal structures governing how our people are hired, supported, protected, and empowered. From offer letters and equity agreements to global workforce policies and compliance, your work will protect the creative heart of Anime Universe.

What You'll Do

• Develop and oversee employment law frameworks tailored to your jurisdiction.
• Draft and refine contracts, equity agreements, NDAs, and employment agreements.
• Advise leadership and the legal team on labor laws, compensation structures, and workplace compliance.
• Establish remote workforce models that balance flexibility, legality, and fairness.
• Align legal practices with Anime Universe's equity-focused compensation structures.
• Collaborate closely with the General Counsel and cross-functional leadership on legal strategy.
• Partner with HR and Operations teams to scale hiring safely and strategically.

What We're Looking For

• Licensed to practice law in Canada, the U.S., Ireland, Cayman Islands, Japan, or Dubai.
• 7+ years of legal experience focused on employment, labor, and contracts law.
• Expertise managing cross-border employment practices and remote-first organizations.
• Fluency in both compliance and organizational culture—you understand law and people.
• Experience in startup, creative, tech, or multinational environments strongly preferred.
• Proactive, independent thinker who builds solutions, not just advice.

Compensation

At Legal Frontier Innovators, partners are not salaried employees—they are legal entrepreneurs. Compensation is earned through: