General Counsel

👋 About Boundless Life

Boundless Life is redefining the way families live, work, and learn by empowering them to embrace a nomadic lifestyle that fosters deeper connections and personal growth. We provide family-friendly accommodations, an innovative education system that travels with you, and vibrant communities of like-minded individuals. Our mission is to create immersive "live abroad" experiences that balance professional commitments with enriching personal development.

Since our founding in 2021, we've rapidly expanded to eight locations across Europe, Asia, and Latin America, bringing together over 190 team members from diverse backgrounds. Our growth reflects our commitment to transforming the experience economy and making a meaningful impact on how families integrate work, education, and exploration into their lives.

At Boundless Life, we believe in the power of community and the importance of a holistic approach to education. Our programs are designed to inspire curiosity, build resilience, and nurture a global perspective, preparing children for an ever-changing future. Join us in pioneering a new way of living that harmoniously blends work, learning, and adventure, enabling families to thrive in a connected and dynamic world.

🙌The Role: General Counsel 

Boundless Life is seeking a decisive, proactive and highly assertive General Counsel to lead our legal function as we continue to expand globally. You will protect the company’s interests across multiple jurisdictions, manage complex legal challenges, and serve as a trusted partner to the leadership team. This role is ideal for someone with excellent negotiation skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys juggling a wide range of responsibilities across a dynamic and evolving business.

Who You’ll Work With

You will work directly with Tyler Tallon, CFO, and collaborate closely with teams across Finance, Operations, Education, Hospitality, Real Estate, People and Culture, and our external payroll and legal partners. You will partner across all departments to support informed, compliant, and efficient decision-making.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Legal Strategy and Compliance:

• Provide expert legal advice to senior management on a broad range of matters affecting the organization.
• Ensure the company’s operations comply with applicable laws and regulations in all jurisdictions where we operate.
• Develop and implement legal strategies that support business objectives while managing risk effectively.
• Champion pragmatic, commercially forward legal solutions rather than risk-averse approaches, enabling rapid expansion and strong business outcomes.
  
  

Contract Management and Negotiation:

• Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of contracts, including employment agreements, vendor contracts, leases, partnership agreements, and fundraising documents.
• Establish and maintain contract templates, processes, and best practices.
• Secure favorable terms while ensuring clarity, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Lead high-stakes negotiations with a focus on achieving materially improved commercial terms, leveraging a sophisticated and firm negotiation style to consistently secure better deals for the company.
  
  

Fundraising and Investment:

• Support fundraising initiatives by preparing and reviewing legal documentation for investment rounds.
• Assist in structuring real estate funds and international syndicates.
• Oversee corporate governance requirements, shareholder documentation, and board-related matters.
  
  

Licensing, Permits, & Entity Setup:

• Lead the formation of new legal entities in countries where Boundless Life operates.
• Manage licensing and permit requirements for all business lines.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant filings with local authorities.
• Build scalable, fast-moving processes for entity setup across multiple global jurisdictions.
  
  

International Employment and People Matters:

• Advise on global employment law and support People and Culture with compliant, practical solutions.
• Provide confident and direct guidance on employment scenarios that require fast decision-making and assertive risk balancing.
  
  

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess legal risks across the organization.
• Develop processes and policies that reduce liability and protect the company’s interests.
• Ensure business decisions are supported with clear, concise legal guidance.
• Adopt a solution-oriented risk posture that prioritizes enabling the business rather than slowing it down.
  
  

Outside Counsel Management:

• Select, manage, and evaluate external legal counsel in various jurisdictions.
• Optimize legal spend while maintaining high-quality support.
• Hold external counsel accountable to high performance, speed, and cost efficiency; negotiate aggressively to maximize value.
  
  

💥What is in for you

• 🌍 Fully remote & asynchronous – work from anywhere, on your own schedule
  
• ✈️ Global scope – support teams across Europe, LATAM, and Asia
  
• 🛠️ Full ownership – build and streamline critical Legal processes
  
• 🚀 Building from Scratch - Play a key role in designing how things work as we build our systems from the ground up
  
• 🌱 Mission-driven – enable transformative education and experiences for global families
• 🚀 High-growth environment – join a fast-scaling company redefining how families live and learn
  
• 🌎Travel perks – discounts on Boundless cohorts at our global locations
  
  Take a look at our policies and benefits here
  
  

🫶About You

You’ll likely have:

• A JD (or equivalent) and admission to the bar, preferably in Europe or Canada.
• 10+ years of legal experience, including significant international exposure.
• Expertise in commercial law, employment law, contract negotiation, and international matters.
• A track record of negotiating complex agreements with successful outcomes.
• Experience supporting fundraising or investment structures.
• Strong drafting skills and the ability to communicate legal concepts simply.
• Experience managing external counsel and optimizing cost efficiency.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Comfort operating in fast-paced, high-growth, and sometimes ambiguous environments.
• A practical, business-savvy mindset that balances risk with operational needs.
• A reputation as a fearless negotiator who secures exceptional terms and does not shy away from assertive legal strategies.
• Experience operating as a hands-on, startup-oriented legal leader who moves quickly, influences decisions, and thrives in complexity.
  
  

✨ What to Expect From Our Hiring Process

1. Video interview to answer 2-3 key questions about your experience
2. First call with our Recruitment team (30 min)
3. Interview with our CFO (60 min)
4. Panel Interview with 2-3 key colleagues  (60 min)

The process might change slightly as we go along, we will keep you posted at all times. 

🌐 Learn More

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