Commercial Contracts Counsel

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Counsel in Costa Rica to support our US business. You will independently draft, review, manage commercial agreements while partnering with Legal, Sales, Finance, Information Security, and other partners. You will draft, review, manage commercial agreements while working with U.S.-based Legal, Sales, Finance, Information Security, and other business teams. You will bring experience working with U.S.-based companies and partners, knowledge of U.S. commercial contracting practices, and the ability to manage contracts from initial review through negotiation and execution.

Main Responsibilities

• Partner with US-based Commercial Contracts & Legal teams and partners to facilitate efficient contract review, negotiation, approval, and execution
• Understand how to balance risks and opportunities to reach a mutually acceptable agreement
• Provide clear, practical, and business-oriented guidance regarding contract terms, contractual obligations, and associated risks
• Advise team members regarding company contracting policies, approval requirements, contract templates, negotiation positions, and escalation procedures.

Ensure agreements comply with applicable company policies, contracting standards, approval requirements, and established legal and commercial plans. Support contract lifecycle management processes, including contract intake, approvals, execution, repository management, renewal and expiration tracking, and maintenance of accurate contract records. Use legal technology and approved AI-enabled tools to improve contracting efficiency and quality, while exercising appropriate (e.g.

AI-assisted contract review tools) Support other commercial contracts and legal projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Licenciatura en Derecho from a recognized Costa Rican university and current good standing with the Colegio de Abogados y Abogadas de Costa Rica. 3–5 or more years of experience , including reviewing, redlining, and negotiating agreements. 1+ years of experience supporting U.S.-based organizations and partners and negotiating contracts governed by U.S. law. 3+ years of experience with contractual concepts including liability, indemnification, warranties, termination, data security.

Experience negotiating agreements involving data and AI use cases. Must maintain all professional credentials required to practice law in Costa Rica. Ability to travel occasionally to the U.S. for team meetings or contract negotiations.