Legal and Compliance Officer (Volunteer)

eMigr8 is the tech platform for global talent mobility, relocation & settlement.

eMigr8 tackles the multi-faceted challenge of legal migration, empowering individuals to become globally attractive talents. We bridge the information gap, navigate cumbersome processes, and ease integration hurdles using the power of AI & technology platforms. This unlocks their full potential in the global economy, addressing the talent shortages faced by countries worldwide.

We provide helpful tools, AI Assistants and Agents for the end to end journey of a talent moving from one country to another. An example is our Free Visa Assessment. Dr. Zenith (Beta) - eMigr8 AI Visa Architect gives an instant diagnosis on eligibility for some Talent Visas and where you stand today. Early Access at https://dub.sh/eMigr8VisaAssessmentln

eMigr8 provides expert coaching for tech talent visas, helping individuals enhance their profiles to qualify for pathways like the UK Global Talent Visa, US O-1 Visa, French Tech Visa, Canada Startup Visa, Australia National Innovation Visa, and more. Our personalised guidance ensures individuals meet global standards and achieve their relocation & settlement goals. 

Learn more at https://eMigr8.AI.

Role Description

We are looking for a Legal and Compliance Officer (Volunteer) who will safeguard eMigr8’s operations by ensuring our platform and services adhere to global regulatory standards and immigration laws. This role involves managing our legal framework, overseeing data privacy (GDPR) compliance for our AI tools, and ensuring that our visa assessment logic remains ethically and legally sound. You will provide critical oversight to mitigate risks as we scale our tech-enabled mobility solutions.

The role will start as a part-time unpaid volunteer role pending when the company meets fundraising or ARR metrics.

This role is for a startup at a very early stage (pre-seed stage). You will need to commit volunteer unpaid time (about 6 hrs a week) to provide legal guidance, review platform documentation, and ensure our AI agents operate within the boundaries of international migration regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with international data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) regarding the handling of sensitive talent data by our AI models.
• Review and update the platform's Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers to reflect the evolving nature of our AI-driven services.
• Provide legal oversight for the logic used in our AI Visa Architect to ensure it aligns with current immigration statutes and does not constitute unauthorised legal advice.
• Advise on intellectual property (IP) protection strategies for our proprietary AI algorithms and technology stack.
• Draft and review volunteer agreements, partnership MOUs, and other early-stage corporate contracts.
• Stay updated on changes in global tech talent visa regulations to ensure our coaching and assessment frameworks remain compliant.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to manage corporate governance and prepare for future fundraising compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of or interest in tech law, data privacy, and international immigration regulations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex legal frameworks and translate them into actionable business guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills to explain legal risks and compliance requirements to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote, early-stage startup environment.
• High ethical standards and a result-oriented approach to risk management.
• Experience or interest in the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and the law.

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Make a tangible impact on the trajectory of a promising AI-focused startup.
• Sharpen your expertise in the emerging field of AI ethics, data privacy, and RegTech.
• Gain valuable experience in navigating the legal complexities of global talent mobility and migration.
• Expand your network within the startup, legal, and international mobility communities.
• Potential for future paid opportunities as the company scales and secures funding.

You will work with other leaders in technology such as Bade Adesemowo, who provides valuable technology leadership and a deep understanding of building and implementing effective digital solutions.

If you are a legally-minded individual with a passion for compliance and an interest in the future of AI-driven mobility, and are excited to contribute to an early-stage startup, we encourage you to apply!