Sr Legal Counsel, Contracts

HERE Technologies; León; Presencial; MXN 1,282,000 - 1,649,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global technology company is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join their legal team in Mexico. This role involves conducting contract negotiations and providing legal guidance. Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years of experience, ideally in technology-focused environments, and must be fluent in both English and Spanish. The position offers hybrid or fully remote work options.

Formación

• Minimum of 8 years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house.
• Experience with technology/IP focused companies preferred.
• Ability to manage simultaneous contract negotiations within changing deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Review, draft, and negotiate various commercial contracts.
• Provide actionable guidance on contracting concerns.
• Conduct technical product reviews including regulatory aspects.

Conocimientos

Contract negotiation skills

Communication skills

Ability to explain contract risks

Fluency in English and Spanish

Educación

LLB or equivalent qualification

Descripción del empleo

What's the role?

HERE is looking for an experienced lawyer to join our legal team in Mexico. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will conduct contract negotiations, product reviews, and solution-oriented legal guidance for work partners located in the Americas. You will be a member of the AMER Legal Team, reporting to a senior counsel (located in USA), as well as a member of the broader Global Legal Team, which is comprised of highly qualified and experienced lawyers located around the world. This is either a hybrid or fully remote role (depending on candidate’s location).

Please submit resumes in English.

Main Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate various commercial contracts for parties located in the United States. Canada, and Latin America (including vendor agreements, services agreements, data acquisition agreements, and software licenses).
• Provide clear and actionable guidance on contracting concerns, legal risks, and product development.
• Conduct technical product reviews, including regulatory and intellectual property aspects.
• Provide support for other legal projects, including real estate, presentations, and training.
• Communicate via email and phone with a variety of internal stakeholders and external counsel.

Who are you?

Qualifications and Experience.

• A minimum of 8 years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house, preferably at a technology and / or IP focused company.
• Strong contract negotiation skills with expertise in technology and software / data licensing. Experience with open-source software / open data a plus. Ability to explain contract risks and obligations to non-lawyers. Ability to manage simultaneous contract negotiations within changing deadlines. Ability to learn fast, work well independently, and collaborate well with colleagues. Experience managing external counsel.
• LLB, or equivalent qualification and strong academic credentials from an accredited law school in Mexico or abroad.
• Some flexibility in work hours to accommodate global time zones.
• Willing to travel as and when required (infrequent).
• Fluent in verbal and written English and Spanish.

HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.