Legal Counsel (Employment & Immigration) – Genesis (Poland)

Job description

Genesis empowers talented entrepreneurs with the capital and resources they need to build global technology businesses. Products developed by Genesis portfolio companies have been downloaded over one billion times and are used by tens of millions of people worldwide every month. Genesis co-founds technology businesses in Central and Eastern Europe and is consistently recognized as one of Ukraine’s best employers. We are now looking for a Legal Counsel in Poland who will become a legal partner for our local operations – helping us build scalable processes, support international teams, and ensure smooth and compliant growth. This is a position for someone who wants to own a function, build systems, and directly influence how the business operates. Your role You will work at the intersection of employment, immigration, and operational legal support , ensuring that our teams in Poland can hire, relocate, and operate seamlessly. As our Legal Counsel in Poland, you will be the primary legal point of contact for all Polish employees and contractors of the Genesis Group. You will own employment law, immigration, and commercial contracts – shaping compliance frameworks, managing external advisors, and ensuring the company operates at the highest standard of legal integrity. What you will do Employment & Workforce Structuring Draft and review employment and B2B contracts under Polish law Advise on hiring models, contractor structures, and workforce setup Support HR and business teams on day-to-day employment matters Ensure compliance with local labour regulations while keeping processes efficient Immigration & Relocation Support international employees and contractors with relocation to Poland Manage visa, residence permit, and work authorization processes Advise on immigration strategies for scaling international teams Coordinate with external providers and authorities Operational Legal Support Draft and review commercial agreements (vendors, landlords, service providers) Coordinate with notaries, accountants, regulators, and external counsel Support ongoing operational matters of the Polish entity Help build and improve internal legal processes and workflows Why this role is unique Ownership – you will build and shape legal processes in Poland, not just follow them Real impact – your work directly affects hiring, scaling, and daily operations International exposure – work with teams across Europe and beyond Growth trajectory – strong potential to expand into broader legal scope and leadership roles We are looking for someone who Has 2-4+ years of experience (law firm or in-house) Has strong knowledge of Polish law (employment, contracts, immigration) Is fluent in Polish and English Can work independently and take ownership Thinks in solutions, not problems Is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, changing environment Will be a strong plus Experience working with international teams or foreign specialists Exposure to immigration processes in Poland Understanding of B2B contractor models Experience in IT / product companies The person we have in mind Self-directed and proactive — you spot issues before they become problems Clear communicator who can translate complex legal language into plain business English Results- and deadline-oriented, even when priorities shift quickly Comfortable with operational work — contract templates, documentation, compliance tracking — not just high-level strategy Attentive to detail, especially when working with sensitive legal documents What you get Modern office with lounge areas, provided lunches, and snacks; Flexible working hours; Health insurance; 20 working days of paid vacation per year and unlimited sick leave; All necessary equipment for work; Reimbursement for professional development and training, access to an internal learning platform and educational lectures; Corporate events and networking opportunities; Corporate discounts. Supporting Ukraine 🇺🇦 The Genesis for Ukraine Foundation was established in April 2022 in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the need for systematic, long-term support. The Foundation focuses on supporting Genesis employees and their family members serving in the military, contributing to Ukraine’s resilience, and developing educational and veteran-focused initiatives that facilitate reintegration into civilian life. The Foundation also implements large-scale initiatives in partnership with other organizations. These include Ukraine’s first Master’s Program for Veterans, an Innovation Space featuring a 3D printing farm at Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI), entrepreneurship training and grant programs for veterans, and other projects that create new opportunities for individuals and Ukraine’s economy. As of early 2026: UAH 650+ million — total support provided to Ukraine by Genesis and its partners. UAH 26+ million — direct financial assistance provided to Genesis employees and their family members serving in the military. Join a team that builds products for users around the world. Build products. Grow as an entrepreneur.