Senior Legal Counsel I

Temenos; Xico; Presencial; MXN 1,432,000 - 2,150,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology company is seeking a business-oriented Senior Legal Counsel to support its LATAM region. This role involves leading complex legal negotiations for SaaS, cloud, and licensing deals, managing compliance with regulatory frameworks, and advising cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of legal experience in technology transactions, outstanding drafting skills in English and Spanish, and ability to navigate complex legal issues. The company looks for a tactful communicator who excels in relationship-building across cultures.

Formación

• Minimum 7 years of transactional legal experience in technology transactions.
• Strong knowledge of privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR.
• Ability to manage complex legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Outstanding contract drafting skills in English and Spanish.
• Ability to provide pragmatic solutions to close deals.

Responsabilidades

• Lead complex SaaS, cloud, licensing, and services negotiations.
• Advise Sales and Delivery teams on commercial strategy and compliance.
• Manage material disputes, litigation, arbitration, and investigations.
• Support HR, Marketing, Finance, IT, and Procurement with legal advice.
• Deliver internal training and support legal policy development.
• Mentor junior members and contribute to regional legal leadership.

Conocimientos

Transactional legal experience

Knowledge of privacy and data protection laws

End-to-end deal cycle management

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Strong communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Descripción del empleo

THE ROLE

We are seeking a business-oriented Senior Legal Counsel to support our LATAM region and lead complex legal and regulatory contracting initiatives.

This role goes beyond contract work—we are looking for candidate capable of engaging with senior management, managing cross-border legal issues, and helping shape the legal strategy for the region.

OPPORTUNITIES

You will lead complex SaaS, cloud, licensing, and services negotiations.

You will work across the entire sales cycle end-to-end, supporting all stages from RFP / RFI responses, NDAs, through deal closure and post-signature compliance.

You will advise Sales and Delivery teams on commercial strategy, risk, and compliance.

You will navigate .

and LATAM regulatory frameworks.

You will advise on privacy matters, including GDPR, and .

privacy laws.

You will manage material disputes, litigation, arbitration, and investigations.

You will work and manage external counsel in several jurisdictions You Will support HR, Marketing, Finance, IT, and Procurement.

You will deliver internal training and support legal policy development.

You will mentor junior members and contribute to regional legal leadership.

SKILLS

You should have experience : Minimum 7 years of transactional legal experience in technology transactions (software, SaaS, cloud services) or in a technology transactions practice at a law firm.

You should have strong knowledge of privacy and data protection laws, GDPR, and global privacy frameworks.

You should have proven ability to manage end-to-end deal cycles for technology agreements, balancing risk and business objectives.

You should have ability to understand product offerings and provide pragmatic solutions to close deals.

You should have strong, tactful communicator who can set boundaries while maintaining positive client relationships.

You should have outstanding cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building skills in a multi-cultural, multi-national environment.

You should have native proficiency in Spanish and English.

Exceptional contract drafting skills in English and Spanish, with emphasis on clarity and active voice.

Portuguese is a plus.

EDUCATION