Legal Counsel (Commercial Law & Projects)

Efficio Limited; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Job summary

Efficio Limited in Mexico City is seeking a candidate to support the delivery of client-facing legal projects and commercial engagements. The role involves drafting and negotiating agreements, advising on commercial matters, and using Legal AI tools to improve efficiency. Travel as required; English fluency essential; 3–4 years PQE. The position interfaces with cross-functional teams across client projects.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Familiarity with Legal AI tools and legal tech.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements
• Advise on commercial and project-related matters
• Support business development from a legal perspective
• Assist internal teams with legal advice on ongoing projects
• Leverage Legal AI to improve efficiency and delivery

Skills

Commercial law

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Client management

Legal project delivery

Education

Law degree / Qualified lawyer

Tools

Legal AI tools

Job description

At Efficio, we're not just a consulting firm; we're a team of dedicated experts committed to transforming procurement and supply chain functions. Our mission is to drive sustainable, measurable value for our clients through innovative solutions and deep industry insights. Join us and be part of a dynamic environment where your skills and ideas make a real impact.

Efficio is the world’s largest specialist procurement and supply chain consultancy, with offices across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. We’re a diverse team of over 1,300 individuals, representing more than 60 different nationalities and speaking 40+ languages – and we’re continuing to grow rapidly!

We are looking to hire a candidate to support the delivery of client-facing legal projects and commercial engagements. The role will involve working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, business-oriented legal solutions, particularly in the areas of commercial law and project-related work.

The successful candidate will contribute across the full lifecycle of client engagements, including contract transformation initiatives, advising on complex commercial arrangements, drafting and negotiating agreements, and supporting the legal aspects of project delivery.

The position will include contributing to business development activities and leveraging Legal AI tools to enhance the efficiency, scalability, and innovation of legal service delivery.

What will you be doing?

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements
• Provide legal support on commercial and project-related matters
• Assist internal teams with legal advice related to ongoing projects
• Support business development initiatives from a legal perspective
• Contribute to the implementation and use of Legal AI tools within the legal function
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners when required
• 3–4 years’ post-qualification experience
• Demonstrable experience in commercial law and project-based work
• Familiarity with Legal AI tools and emerging legal technologies
• Experience in, or a strong interest in, business development and client relationship management
• Willingness to travel as required
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in additional languages would be advantageous