Counsel

Sovos Latinoamérica; México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Monthly Food Vouchers

Christmas Bonus

Vacation Bonus

Job summary

Sovos is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage commercial matters across LatAm with a strong focus on Mexico. You will draft and negotiate technology contracts, provide strategic regulatory guidance, and work with cross-functional teams to balance speed with risk management.

You will also advise on employment matters in Mexico, oversee disputes, and collaborate with outside counsel on select M&A activities while leveraging AI-assisted workflows to increase efficiency.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in good standing in Mexico.
• Demonstrated experience providing commercial legal counsel.
• Strong understanding of SaaS or software contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal oversight and support for all customer contracting and commercial transactions within the Latam region, with a focus on Mexico, ensuring deals close effectively while minimizing legal risk.
• Draft and negotiate SaaS agreements, NDAs, DPAs, and partner agreements, leveraging AI tools to improve contract review efficiency and accuracy.
• Offer strategic legal advice on deal structuring, regulatory considerations, and risk management, collaborating closely with sales and other internal stakeholders.
• Oversee cross-border transactions, ensuring adherence to international and regional legal standards, and contribute to the development and implementation of company policies.
• Advise on employment law matters specific to Mexico, manage disputes, claims, and litigation within the Latam region, and work with outside counsel on select matters.
• Assist with M&A and post-acquisition integration activities in Latam, conducting legal research and analysis as needed.

Skills

Commercial legal counsel

Bilingual English/Spanish

Contract negotiation

AI-assisted workflows

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Tools

AI tools

Job description

SOVOS

Counsel

Legal·Full-Time·Mexico

Build Your Future With Us

The digitization of tax compliance is fundamentally changing global commerce and how businesses need to operate and grow. Governments now have real-time visibility into business data, creating new challenges and new opportunities for organizations around the world. At Sovos, we're transforming tax compliance from a business requirement into a driver of growth through AI-powered technology that delivers the accurate, real-time insights businesses need to make smarter decisions.

We're solving more than today's tax compliance challenges. We're helping reshape global economies by enabling organizations to navigate increasingly complex and rapidly changing regulatory environments with confidence – and helping communities thrive.

AI is accelerating what's possible, enabling tax and technology professionals to more effectively drive critical regulatory decisions. That's where Sovos excels, combining intelligent technology with human expertise to help customers stay ahead of change.

Don't worry if you don't check every box. We're focused on hiring great people, not perfect resumes. It's less about what you've done elsewhere and more about what you're capable of doing here.

The Role

At Sovos, we're building the future of global tax compliance through technology, and we need legal counsel to help us navigate the complexities of the Latam market. In this role, you'll manage commercial legal matters across the region with a strong focus on Mexico, supporting both local and global teams as we help thousands of customers solve their most critical tax challenges. You'll be a strategic partner to our business stakeholders, ensuring we move fast while managing risk thoughtfully.

More Specifically, You Will

• Provide legal oversight and support for all customer contracting and commercial transactions within the Latam region, with a focus on Mexico, ensuring deals close effectively while minimizing legal risk.
• Draft and negotiate SaaS agreements, NDAs, DPAs, and partner agreements, leveraging AI tools to improve contract review efficiency and accuracy.
• Offer strategic legal advice on deal structuring, regulatory considerations, and risk management, collaborating closely with sales and other internal stakeholders.
• Oversee cross-border transactions, ensuring adherence to international and regional legal standards, and contribute to the development and implementation of company policies.
• Advise on employment law matters specific to Mexico, manage disputes, claims, and litigation within the Latam region, and work with outside counsel on select matters.
• Assist with M&A and post-acquisition integration activities in Latam, conducting legal research and analysis as needed.

What You Bring to Sovos

• Licensed to practice law in good standing in Mexico, with demonstrated experience providing commercial legal counsel, and duly licensed to practice law in good standing.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• You can draft, negotiate, and close technology contracts independently, with a strong understanding of SaaS business models, ideally with a strong understanding of software and SaaS agreements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal and presentation abilities, and comfort with AI-assisted workflows to streamline legal processes.
• High degree of self-awareness and commitment to personal development and learning, with a strong work ethic and collaborative mindset.
• Solid understanding of data privacy laws is a plus.
• Due to client contractual obligations, the successful candidate will be asked to clear a background check upon hire.

The Process

We believe in a transparent and comprehensive hiring process. Here's what you might expect:

• 1: Pre-Employment Assessment - Regionally specific assessments we use to mitigate bias and give every applicant a fair shot.
• 2: Video Interview - A chance to meet as many qualified applicants as possible and get to know you beyond your resume.
• 3: Meeting with a Recruiter - A conversation to talk through the role, your experience, and your goals.
• 4: Live Interviews with the Hiring Team - Meet the people you'll work with and dig into the day-to-day of the role.

Life at Sovos

• Global Mentoring Programs
• AI Tools and Technology from Day 1
• Continuous Learning and Development
• Global Employee Recognition Platform and Programs
• Global Parental Leave Policy
• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Monthly Food Vouchers
• Christmas Bonus
• Vacation Bonus

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Company Background

Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth. Our flagship product, the Sovos Compliance Cloud platform, enables businesses to identify, determine, and report on every tax obligation across the globe. Sovos processes nearly 20 billion transactions per year, helping companies scale their compliance strategy in 150+ countries.

More than 100,000 customers – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos’ tax and regulatory expertise and unparalleled integration with their business applications. Learn more at sovos.com.