Posted:
11/8/2024, 4:12:05 AM
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Legal & Compliance
Who are we?
Welltech creates Mobile and Web products for the Health & Fitness category. We are currently in the world’s TOP-3 (H&F) in terms of sales revenue. Our products include MuscleBooster, Yoga-Go, FastEasy, Omo and WalkFit. With over 200 million global downloads, Welltech’s applications are sold all over the world with a focus on the USA, Europe, Latin America, and is actively entering the Asian markets. We have been profitable since 2018 with overall 100%+ YoY revenue growth. There are few if any, pure consumer app companies in existence that are scaling at our pace.
Welltech’s mission is to build a holistic solution for people to live healthier lives, through multiple, connected mobile products. We are dedicated to improving the health of innumerable people worldwide and offer an ecosystem of mobile products that empower people to take control of several dimensions of their wellbeing, from nutrition, to sleep, fitness and mindfulness.
We're a dynamic team of ambitious problem solvers from top-tier companies, supported by an expert group of advisors united in our goal to revolutionize the Health & Fitness market to move everybody to start and stay well for life. Our 800 talented employees are spread across our major hubs in UK, Spain, Ukraine, Cyprus and Poland.
What You’ll Do:
As General Counsel at Welltech, you'll shape our legal strategy and help us stand out in the digital Health & Fitness industry combining legal acumen and entrepreneurial spirit. Reporting directly to the CEO and being part of the Executive Leadership Team, you’ll provide strategic legal counsel to drive profitable growth while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and strategic US-qualified legal professional with a strong background in US & EU D2C regulations, corporate law and governance, privacy, IP, product, marketing & advertising, tech industry, legal department leadership, and a proven track record of success in a fast-paced environment to ensure our strategies are data-driven and effective.
The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running on day 1, excited to roll up their sleeves and dive in while also eager to set the strategic vision, and know how to have fun in the process. They will have a strong executive presence, excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-legal stakeholders, and an interest in leading a compact but high-performing legal team.
If you're excited about the challenge of optimizing our legal machine to align with business goals and global growth aspirations, this is the role for you!
About You:
You are a good fit for this role if you have a proven track record of working in a fast-paced, high-growth tech start-up environment where no two days are the same, things sometimes break and you are comfortable wearing many different hats and getting your hands dirty. You’re self-motivated, able to take projects from start to finish, and excel at solving problems efficiently. You don’t shy away from challenges; instead, you tackle them head-on, finding the right solutions. You’re proactive in raising questions and identifying issues, and you collaborate well with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders. You’re organized, can prioritize effectively, and have a keen eye for detail, always striving for excellence.
This role will evolve as the legal team and business grow, so if you’re excited by the opportunity to expand your skills, provide practical advice, and make a real impact in a dynamic, fast-growing business environment, this is the role for you.
Why You’ll Be Excited About This Role:
Lead Legal Strategy: Shape and implement the vision and strategy for our Legal department, ensuring it is aligned with our company mission and business goals.
Risk Management: Develop and oversee Welltech’s risk management program.
Intellectual Property: Manage our IP portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and content, in partnership with Product & Marketing teams.
Privacy: Work with Product, Marketing, Tech, Payments, and Data teams to safeguard customer data and lead our Privacy Program.
Product & Marketing Compliance: Ensure consumer protection and regulatory compliance are embedded in all product and marketing activities.
Litigation Management: Handle litigation, arbitration and disputes, conducting investigations, coordinating with outside counsel and representing the company as needed.
Corporate Governance: Oversee corporate governance (such as board meetings, corporate filings, corporate approvals, equity management), corporate transactions, manage global subsidiaries and structures in ~10 different countries, and ensure compliance with best practices and regulatory requirements.
Contract Management: Manage the entire Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) process.
US IPO Preparation: Prepare and execute the Legal Roadmap for a smooth and compliant IPO process, and develop processes for public company readiness.
Finance: Collaborate with Finance on audits, WorkDay implementation, P2P, tax strategy, bank accounts & cash management, and compliance.
People: Collaborate with HR on corporate policies and procedures, global workforce management, benefits and compensation matters, employment regulations, employee lifecycle, handling complex employee relations issues and conducting investigations as needed in a global setup.
Payments: Collaborate with Payments Team to ensure our own payment gateway is providing value to customers in a compliant manner, incl. from privacy & regulatory perspective
Outside Counsel Management: Manage relationships and budgets with outside counsel across all business functions.
Training and Education: Provide legal and compliance training to company staff.
We're looking for someone who:
Brings 10+ years of legal experience, including big law and in-house roles
Proven success in building, developing and leading legal teams for public or pre-IPO companies, ideally with $500M+ revenue.
Excels at managing and inspiring diverse global teams in a collaborative setting.
Demonstrates expertise in creating efficient scalable legal processes utilising technology.
Effectively drives impactful change across multiple regions and functions.
Upholds the highest ethical standards, with a strong sense of discretion and professionalism.
Is a creative problem solver who builds trust and strong relationships.
Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments, adapting easily to change.
Communicates complex legal issues clearly and provides practical actionable advice.
Exhibits strong leadership with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Balances legal expertise with a practical approach aligned with business goals.
Is compelling and effective in communicating with executives, boards, the press, and at company events.
Bonus Points if you have:
Capital markets readiness experience
Privacy certification (US/EU)
Passion for health and fitness
Legal Team:
Our legal team at Welltech consists of 11 skilled professionals with backgrounds from top firms. We focus on 3 key areas: Privacy & IP, Product Legal, and Corporate & Commercial Law. We are a close-knit group known for making strategic business-aligned decisions. This role is perfect for someone who is intellectually curious, quick to assess risks, and provides clear, actionable legal guidance. Success here demands integrity, resilience, and strong collaboration skills.
Please note we offer a relocation package to our hubs in Cyprus, UK, Poland and Spain.
Website: https://welltech.com/
Headquarter Location: Limassol, Limassol, Cyprus
Employee Count: 501-1000
Year Founded: 2015
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Fitness ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Wellness