SVP, General Counsel & Company Secretary

Every mind is unique. Yet much of the world is still built for what’s considered "normal," leaving too many people behind. At Everway, we change that by creating technology that helps everyone understand and be understood. By understanding and addressing the unique needs of each individual, we're creating a world where differences are recognized and valued.

Our careers fit real life. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job. You’re joining a movement to build a more neuroinclusive world. We’re a global community of over 800 employees spanning North America, UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. A career here is purposeful and fast-moving, with clear expectations, modern tools, and the clarity to focus on what matters most. 

Our people are supported and encouraged to show up as they are, with different ways of thinking welcomed and valued. We pride ourselves on our core values that are embedded within our culture. These are to be curious, have courage, and commit fully.

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About the role

As SVP, General Counsel and Company Secretary at Everway, you will lead the company's legal and corporate governance activities, providing strategic legal advice to senior leadership and supporting the business in managing legal risk, commercial opportunities and regulatory obligations.

You will oversee commercial contracting, intellectual property, data privacy, corporate legal matters and company secretarial responsibilities across our global operations. Working closely with the executive leadership team, Board and external legal advisers, you will help ensure Everway operates within effective legal and governance frameworks while enabling business growth.

Main responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Legal strategy and commercial advisory

• Lead Everway's legal strategy, providing practical, commercially focused advice to executive leadership and stakeholders across the business.
• Advise on legal risks associated with business operations, commercial arrangements and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee the drafting, negotiation and management of commercial contracts, including customer, supplier, vendor and partnership agreements.
• Establish and maintain legal contracting standards, templates and approval processes to support efficient and consistent commercial decision-making.
• Coordinate external legal advisers on specialist legal matters, ensuring effective management of legal risk and costs.

Intellectual property, privacy and regulatory compliance

• Oversee the protection and management of Everway's intellectual property, including contractual IP rights, licensing and related legal matters.
• Provide legal oversight of data protection and privacy obligations across relevant jurisdictions, working with internal stakeholders to manage compliance and associated risks.
• Advise on applicable regulatory requirements and emerging legal developments affecting the business.
• Support the identification, assessment and management of legal and regulatory risks, including contractual disputes and potential litigation.

Corporate governance and company secretarial

• Oversee Board and committee governance processes, including agendas, meeting materials, minutes, resolutions and action tracking.
• Maintain Board and committee charters, governance records and relevant statutory documentation.
• Support Audit Committee and Remuneration/Compensation Committee governance requirements.
• Oversee global legal entity management, including incorporations, registrations, director and officer changes, statutory filings and corporate records.
• Maintain delegated authority and signatory frameworks, ensuring appropriate corporate approval processes.
• Monitor shareholder agreement obligations, including reserved matters, consent thresholds and related approvals.

Legal function leadership

• Set the direction and priorities for Everway's legal function, aligning legal support with business strategy and organisational objectives.
• Partner with senior leadership to embed effective legal risk management into commercial and operational decision-making.
• Oversee the delivery of legal services through internal resources and external advisers, ensuring appropriate expertise and efficient use of resources.
• Identify opportunities to improve legal processes, contract management and governance practices through standardisation, technology and automation.

Essential criteria

• 5+ years of senior functional leadership experience, with responsibility for complex legal matters and organisational outcomes.
• Significant experience in a senior in-house legal role, advising executive leadership on commercial, corporate and regulatory matters.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including customer, supplier and vendor contracts.
• Knowledge of intellectual property, licensing and commercial legal frameworks relevant to a technology or software business.
• Experience advising on data protection, privacy and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience supporting corporate governance, Board processes and company secretarial requirements.
• Ability to assess complex legal risks and provide clear, commercially practical advice to senior stakeholders.
• Experience overseeing external legal counsel and coordinating legal support across business functions and jurisdictions.

Desirable criteria

• Experience working within a global SaaS or technology business.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions or corporate restructuring.
• Familiarity with global legal entity management and shareholder governance requirements.
• Experience implementing or improving contract lifecycle management and legal operations processes.
• Experience applying technology, automation or AI-enabled tools to improve legal workflows and risk management.

Please submit your application by Monday, November 23, 2026.

 

Please note: applications may close early due to high demand, so early submission is encouraged.

Join our team and enjoy a competitive salary with bonus opportunities, flexible work schedules, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits. We offer flexible time off plans, career growth through development programs, and a collaborative, innovative culture where your ideas matter.  Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of a company that invests in your success!

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