Bilingual In-House Counsel — Pharma LATAM

Pérez-Llorca; Bogotá; Hybrid; COP 291,791,000 - 421,476,000; Full time

Job summary

Pérez-Llorca is seeking an in-house legal counsel with at least five years of professional experience to support a pharmaceutical business across Latin America. The role covers corporate, commercial, and contract work, including drafting and negotiating distribution agreements, NDAs, and licensing arrangements.

Fluency in English and Spanish is required, with basic Portuguese a plus. The role involves risk management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-border advisory in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Law degree and at least 5 years of professional experience.
• Strong experience in corporate, commercial, and contract law.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, including distribution agreements, NDAs, licensing agreements, amendments, and termination agreements.
• Ability to identify and manage legal, regulatory, contractual, and compliance risks.
• Experience advising business teams and managing relationships with stakeholders in regional or international environments.
• Experience with licensing, acquisition, and/or co-development projects.
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills, strategic thinking, analytical ability, and business-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and thrive in dynamic environments.
• Professional proficiency in English and Spanish, both spoken and written.
• Basic knowledge of Portuguese is a plus.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Contract negotiation

Corporate & commercial law

Licensing & distribution contracts

Education

Law degree

Job description

Pérez-Llorca is seeking an in-house legal counsel with at least five years of professional experience to support a pharmaceutical business across Latin America. The role covers corporate, commercial, and contract work, including drafting and negotiating distribution agreements, NDAs, and licensing arrangements.

Fluency in English and Spanish is required, with basic Portuguese a plus. The role involves risk management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-border advisory in a fast-paced environment.