Head of Legal

Kiss My Apps is looking for a self-driven, independent-thinking Head of Legal to build and lead our global legal function!

Briefly about the role: You will be the first legal leader in the company, fully responsible for building and improving the Group’s legal and tax structure. This is a hands-on position where you will analyze risks, shape tax strategy, review and enhance key contracts, and optimize legal workflows to support business growth.

Your tasks

1. Ensure and maintain the Group’s optimal legal and tax structure in compliance with local and international laws across all operating jurisdictions.

2. Lead corporate governance activities (incl. incorporation, restructuring, and liquidation of legal entities).

3. Provide legal support for international tax planning, transfer pricing, and cross-border transactions.

4. Oversee protection and enforcement of IP, (incl. trademark registration, licensing agreements, and IP Box documentation).

5. Monitor, assess, and respond to legal risks, including disputes and IP infringements.

6. Ensure regulatory compliance with data protection laws and app store policies.

7. Draft, review, and negotiate key contracts.

8. Collaborate with internal teams to align legal strategies with business objectives and support operational needs.

9. Develop, implement, and maintain legal policies, procedures, and contract templates to enhance business efficiency.

10. Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and provide timely strategic advice to management.

11. Manage relationships with external legal advisors to ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal services.

12. Support strategic initiatives including M&A, investments, and other corporate projects.

What we expect from you

1. 7+ years of legal experience, with 3–5 years in a senior or Head of Legal role within an international environment (in-house or reputable law firms)

2. Proven experience establishing and managing an in-house legal function for multi-entity groups.

3. Strong expertise in corporate governance, corporate law, commercial contracts, intellectual property, data protection, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

4. Solid knowledge of international tax law, including transfer pricing, withholding tax, and IP Box regimes.

5. Knowledge of major data protection frameworks such as GDPR and CCPA.

6. Proficient in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating key commercial agreements (NDA, SLA, MSA, licensing, data protection).

7. Experience supporting M&A transactions would be a plus

8. English proficiency at Upper-Intermediate level or higher.

We offer

1. Work format of your choice: fully remote from anywhere in the free world, as well as access to one of our offices upon request (Kyiv, Warsaw).

2. Conditions that allow you to focus on your performance: decent remuneration that matches your skills and experience. We also provide equipment regardless of the format of work and geography.

3. Career growth through action: 80%+ of all leads at Kiss My Apps were switchers 2-3 years ago. Your impact here is not determined by the years on your resume - it is determined by how quickly you learn, take responsibility, and take ownership of your own career.

4. Well-being program: we care about the mental health of the team and provide access to individual or group therapy with a corporate psychologist, as well as online yoga classes twice a week.

5. Development and professional fulfillment: we hold internal speaking clubs in English with a guest speaker, as well as provide opportunities to speak at internal and external events from Kiss My Apps. In addition, you will have an annual budget to cover up to 50% of professional conferences, educational events and events.

6. Additional benefits where you choose: we provide a fixed budget for the year from which you choose which item of expenses to cover: 50% of health insurance, psychotherapy, sports or dentistry. As well as 40 days of paid vacation and sick leave without reference to dates.

7. Support in times of war: we provide everyone with everything they need to work smoothly, systematically support the Defense Forces and join initiatives to restore Ukraine.

8. Networking that moves forward: access to events from Netpeak Group and more.

What the hiring process looks like

1. Introductory questions.
2. Intro with a recruiter.
3. Technical interview with the СFO.
4. Final interview with the COO.

If you want to apply your legal expertise in a fast-growing international business — let’s launch the future together.