At Andela, we know brilliance is evenly distributed around the world, but opportunity is not. For over 10 years, Andela has connected companies with top global, remote technical talent from over 135 countries, with a strong presence in emerging markets like Africa and Latin America.
As one of the world’s largest talent marketplaces, Andela helps organizations deploy highly skilled technologists quickly — supporting Application Development, AI, Cloud & DevOps, Data Engineering, and more. Customers experience 33% faster project delivery, while our AI-powered Andela Talent Cloud enables companies to fill roles or manage full teams up to 66% faster.
We are at the forefront of two major industry transformations: global hiring and software development, both accelerated by generative AI.
Role Overview
Andela is seeking a strategic, deal-oriented attorney to serve as the primary legal partner for our Go-To-Market and Solutions Delivery team. This is more than contract review — you’ll be the legal architect enabling us to bundle professional services with solutions delivery, bridging the gap between Sales ambitions and Delivery realities.
You will structure complex deals, mitigate risk, and help scale our services offerings with speed, clarity, and commercial insight.
Exceptional Leadership
At Andela, leadership is defined by impact, collaboration, and ownership — not just titles. The ideal candidate:
Low ego, low drama – shares credit, takes accountability
One-team mentality – breaks silos, prioritizes company success
Hungry for feedback – seeks to improve product, business, and self
Owner, not renter – fixes problems proactively
Hands-on team player – engages in meaningful details, rolls up sleeves
Business problem solver – applies legal expertise to drive tangible business outcomes
Key Responsibilities
Deal Structuring
Draft and negotiate complex agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and customized Statements of Work (SOWs)
Solutions Partnership
Collaborate with Solutions Architects to ensure milestones, acceptance criteria, and “Out of Scope” definitions are legally enforceable and commercially sound
Intellectual Property
Manage IP ownership nuances, protecting Andela’s core technology while granting clients project-specific rights
Risk Mitigation
Identify potential scope creep or delivery risks and advise leadership on liability and indemnity trade-offs
Process Improvement
Build and maintain a “Go-To-Market and Solutions Contract Playbook” to accelerate sales with pre-approved fallback positions
Required Qualifications
J.D. degree and active bar membership in good standing
2–4 years of experience in technology transactions (law firm and/or in-house tech experience preferred)
Strong understanding of the Services + Solutions business model
Skilled negotiator, able to engage Enterprise or Big 4 procurement teams
Business-first mindset: prioritizes clarity, speed, and commercial outcomes
Nice-to-Haves
IP or software transaction background
Familiarity with Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)
Knowledge of Data Privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) as they relate to third-party implementations
Why Join Andela?
You’ll help shape the legal and operational foundations of a high-growth, mission-driven company at the intersection of talent, technology, and innovation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and want to make a global impact, this is your opportunity.
