Senior Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

About SynMax

Based in Houston, Texas, with an additional office in London, SynMax is a pioneering data intelligence company specializing in maritime and energy intelligence. By integrating advanced satellite imagery and Al, SynMax delivers unparalleled insights into maritime operations, oil and gas development, coal inventory, and LNG flows, enabling businesses and organizations to make data-driven decisions with precision and confidence.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and pragmatic Senior Counsel to provide strategic and operational legal support across our business. This role will be responsible for advising on a broad range of commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters, ensuring the company’s operations remain compliant while enabling growth and innovation.

The Senior Counsel will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, working cross-functionally with operations, finance, HR, and product teams to manage legal risk and support commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on a wide variety of matters, including commercial contracts,
• Data protection, employment, and corporate governance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance issues relevant to the company’s operations and jurisdictions.
• Support risk management and internal policy development, ensuring company policies align with legal and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with external counsel where required and manage associated budgets.
• Assist with corporate governance, including board documentation, filings, and subsidiary management.
• Support fundraising, M&A, or investment activity as required.
• Drive process improvement and legal operations initiatives to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
• Provide clear, business-oriented guidance that balances legal risk with commercial practicality.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 10+ years of post-qualification experience (ideally in-house or a mix of private practice and in-house).
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to work effectively with non-legal stakeholders.
• Broad legal skillset, ideally spanning commercial contracts, corporate law, employment, and compliance.
• Excellent judgment, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with changing priorities.
• Proactive, hands-on, and able to operate independently with limited supervision.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in [insert relevant industry — e.g., tech, data analytics, energy, logistics, etc.].
• Exposure to international legal issues or multi-jurisdictional operations.
• Experience building scalable legal frameworks or supporting rapid business growth.

Compensation

• Salary for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and overall qualifications. We are committed to offering a competitive package that reflects both individual expertise and the value brought to the role.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.