Legal Counsel

Bizagi Group; Puerto Bogotá; On-site; COP 150,000,000 - 230,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bizagi Group is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal support on commercial, corporate, privacy and IP matters. Focused on LATAM, with support for EMEA and North America as needed, reporting to the Director, Global Legal Affairs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of in-house experience, strong Spanish/English contract negotiation skills, and a background in software/tech, data protection, and cross-border matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar roles.
• Proven in-house legal experience within technology companies is required.
• Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements in Spanish and English, including NDAs and software agreements.
• Support negotiation of customer agreements and orders for LATAM and provide coverage for other regions.
• Handle corporate housekeeping, IP matters, and data privacy compliance.
• Coordinate with Security team on customer security questionnaires.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Collaboration

Clear communication

Business-oriented negotiation

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law

Commercial Law specialization

Tools

Microsoft 365

Generative AI tools

Job description

Bizagi is at the forefront of the rapidly growing enterprise automation and AI market. We’re hunting for top talent across regions to find innovative people that are eager to make an impact.Our name stands for Business Agility, and we help organizations adapt to a fast-changing world by embedding AI into operations through business orchestration. AI is everywhere, but without a solid foundation, it can’t deliver ROI. Bizagi bridges that gap—connecting AI to end-to-end processes and measurable outcomes to ensure real results.Companies use Bizagi to automate processes, build low-code apps, and integrate systems. Now, they’re adding our AI Agents, Workers, and Assistant in just weeks. Trusted by leaders like DHL, Unilever, and Old Mutual, Bizagi powers daily operations and transforms how business gets done.What is it like to work at Bizagi?Founded in LATAM, we’re a global company with strong presence in EMEA and growing in NAM. We’re proud of our diverse culture, world-class leadership, and incredible team.At Bizagi, you’ll make a real impact, grow professionally, and enjoy the journey. We value innovation, collaboration, and accountability—and we support flexibility and work-life balance. Diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect are part of who we are.Join us and discover the best work of your career at Bizagi.What We Are SeekingWe are looking for a Legal Counsel to provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal support on Bizagi’s commercial, corporate, privacy and intellectual property matters. The role will initially focus primarily on Latin America and will also provide support for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and North America when required, under the guidance of the Director, Global Legal Affairs.The ideal candidate is a lawyer with at least three years of relevant legal experience, including prior in-house experience in a generalist legal role or in a role combining corporate and commercial contracting responsibilities.The candidate must have demonstrated experience independently reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in both Spanish and English. Experience in a software, software-as-a-service, cloud services or technology company is highly desirable. Experience in privacy and data protection is a significant added value, while exposure to intellectual property, corporate matters and tax considerations arising from contracts, corporate matters or cross-border transactions would also be valuable.Key Tasks & Accountabilities· Review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements in Spanish and English, including NDAs, partner agreements (resellers, referral and alliances), supplier agreements, and software agreements.· Support the negotiation of customer agreements and Order Forms (PaaS and Professional Services agreements), mainly for LATAM, and provide cover for EMEA and North America when required.· Independently manage standard legal matters within approved templates, playbooks and legal positions, while identifying and promptly escalating non-standard, material or higher-risk matters to the appropriate senior legal owner.· Support privacy and data protection compliance, including Colombian Law 1581 of 2012 and the other regimes that apply to Bizagi, data subject requests, and data protection terms in contracts.· Coordinate intellectual property matters, including the trademark portfolio, renewals, deadlines and filings with outside counsel. Maintain up-to-date IP registrations before the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce and National Copyright Office (SIC and DNDA in Spanish).· Support responses to customer security and compliance questionnaires together with the Security team.· Handle corporate housekeeping for Bizagi entities, including minutes, powers of attorney, certificates and signature authority.Technical SkillsLegal AI & Technology: Understanding of AI applications, opportunities, and risks within legal practice, including regulatory and compliance considerations.Project Management: Ability to manage legal initiatives, coordinate stakeholders, track deliverables, and ensure timely execution of projects.Technology Law & Commercial Transactions: Knowledge of legal frameworks applicable to technology companies, including software, SaaS, data privacy, intellectual property, and digital business models.Technology Contract Negotiation: Ability to draft, review, negotiate, and close technology-related agreements with customers, including software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, professional services, and commercial contracts.Risk Assessment & Legal Advisory: Ability to identify legal risks, provide practical business-oriented guidance, and support decision-making in a fast-paced technology environment.Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of regulatory requirements affecting technology businesses across different jurisdictions.Soft SkillsStakeholder Management: Ability to build trusted relationships and effectively manage internal and external stakeholders.Adaptability & Flexibility: Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment and adapting to evolving business needs, priorities, and ways of working.Collaboration & Cross-Functional Partnership: Ability to work effectively across teams and functions, fostering strong internal relationships and alignment.Business-Oriented Negotiation: Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives, remaining firm on material risks while taking a pragmatic approach to non-material matters.Clear and Effective Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues in plain language to non-legal audiences.Learning Agility: Demonstrates curiosity, seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions, and continuously develops new skills and knowledge.Prioritization & Multitasking: Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and deliver results in a fast-paced, international environment.Attention to Detail: Consistently produces accurate, high-quality work, ensuring contracts, legal advice, and documentation are thoroughly reviewed and free of material errors.Integrity & Professional Ethics: Demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, and a strong commitment to ethical and professional standards.ToolsMicrosoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Dynamics and Copilot).Generative AI tools for legal work, with critical review of every output.Academic backgroundBachelor’s Degree in Law.Specialization or demonstrated knowledge in Commercial Law.ExperienceMinimum 5 years of experience in similar roles.Proven in-house legal experience within technology companies is required.Experience exclusively in law firms is not considered the ideal background for this position; candidates should have demonstrated in-house experience directly supporting business operations.LanguageEnglish advanced levelLocationBogota (Ideally)