Managing Counsel, Product (Payroll experience required)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Managing Counsel, Product (Payroll experience required) based in Croatia.

This is an individual-contributor legal leadership role supporting the development of complex HR technology products across global markets.
You’ll act as a strategic legal partner to Product, Payroll, Engineering, Privacy, Security, and Commercial teams.
The role has a particular focus on payroll, AI/ML, data protection, employment law, and emerging technology regulation.
You’ll translate complex legal requirements across 90+ jurisdictions into practical guidance and actionable product requirements.
The position combines deep legal expertise with commercial judgment, product thinking, and a strong interest in technology and AI.
You’ll work in a highly distributed, asynchronous environment alongside an experienced international legal team.
The opportunity is well suited to a pragmatic lawyer who enjoys solving complex problems and enabling innovation while managing regulatory risk.