Job Summary:
We are seeking a mid-level Corporate Counsel to join our growing legal team, supporting operations across Latin America and Iberia. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced software M&A environment, providing strategic and hands-on legal support to multiple business units (VBUs) within a global software acquirer group.
The ideal candidate will act as a key legal partner to regional business leaders, helping coordinate and align the work of VBU in-house lawyers, while also assisting with corporate governance, compliance, and transaction execution.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and support VBU Legal Teams and VBUs across LATAM and Iberia, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and compliance with group policies and standards.
Advise management and business leaders on day-to-day corporate, contractual, and regulatory matters affecting VBUs.
Assist in M&A activities, including due diligence, transaction execution, and post-acquisition integration.
Manage external counsel where required and optimize legal spend across the region.
Develop and implement legal frameworks, templates, and best practices for recurring legal operations.
Monitor and assess legal and regulatory developments in relevant jurisdictions, translating them into practical guidance for internal teams.
Foster collaboration and act as a regional liaison between local VBU counsel and the global legal leadership.
Qualifications & Experience
Law degree from an accredited university; admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction in LATAM or Iberia.
5–8 years of experience in corporate law, preferably with exposure to international business or software/technology sectors.
Experience in M&A transactions, corporate governance, and commercial contracts.
Proven ability to coordinate cross-border legal teams and manage regional legal initiatives.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English (mandatory).
Spanish language skills are a strong plus.
Strong business acumen, agility, and ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented advice.
Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Openings Available:
1