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Deputy General Counsel Employment, Labor & Contracts(Equity Partner) Location: RemoteGlobal Law Firm in Formation: Legal Frontier InnovatorsCommitment: Minimum 20 hrs/weekJurisdiction Preference: Canada, U.S., Japan, Ireland, or UAE (Dubai)Reports To: General CounselAnime Universe is recruiting top legal minds to help build our internal legal architecturebefore we form our future law firm. This is a rare opportunity for a senior lawyer with a strategic mindset to help shape the legal foundation of a global entertainment-tech company from the ground up.What You Put In Is What You Get OutThis is not a job. Its a stake.This is a rare entrepreneurial opportunitya 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 thats not realistic for you, we completely understandbut this role isnt the right fit at this time.This is a role for doers, builders, creatives, thinkers, problem solvers, engineers, and visionariesfor those who dont 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 lawsit 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 hasnt been solved. There is no instruction manualwe are the ones writing it. This is a calling for those who are ready to build. For true entrepreneurs. For creators of what doesnt yet exist.And if that speaks to youstep forward. The work begins.OverviewAnime 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.Youll 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 Youll DoDevelop 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 Universes 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 Were Looking ForLicensed 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 cultureyou understand law and people.Experience in startup, creative, tech, or multinational environments strongly preferred.Proactive, independent thinker who builds solutions, not just advice.CompensationAt Legal Frontier Innovators, partners are not salaried employeesthey are legal entrepreneurs. Compensation is earned through: 1. Equity OwnershipPartners receive equity that grows in value as the firm scales through innovation, cases, licensing deals, and strategic legal IP products. 2. Origination ValuePartners are rewarded for:Clients they bring inStrategic deals they closeIP systems they buildPolicy frameworks they author This is how equity is activated, protected, and amplified. 3. Revenue-Linked UpsideAs revenue growsvia licensing, legal ops, and platform growthcash compensation is unlocked according to milestones. Until then, you are compensated in what you create.Our PromiseAt Anime Universe, were not just offering a jobwere offering a place where work is meaningful, people are valued, and creativity thrives every day. Together, well build a future where culture and talent define the next chapter in entertainment.How to ApplySubmit your CV and a brief cover letter. Clearly indicate your licensed jurisdiction and share why this mission resonates with you.Best regards to you all,ANIME UNIVERSE RECRUITMENT TEAM