Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Heredia, Costa Rica

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS subscription agreements with customers, serving as the primary legal partner to the Sales organization throughout the deal cycle.
• Provide legal support to Sales, Sales Operations, Finance, and Accounting teams on a broad range of commercial matters, including SaaS, licensing, partnerships, professional services, and support agreements.
• Partner with business leaders and Sales managers to structure deals, assess contractual approaches, and identify practical solutions that support business objectives.
• Evaluate legal, contractual, and commercial risks associated with proposed transactions and develop pragmatic strategies to address potential liabilities.
• Collaborate closely with the Vice President of Legal on corporate matters and the company’s broader legal affairs.
• Provide timely guidance on day-to-day legal questions, including contract interpretation, disputes, corporate matters, regulatory requirements, and technology-related issues.
• Support the business in resolving contractual matters while balancing legal considerations with commercial priorities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, contract management, and overall efficiency within the Legal function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law
• Be an active member in the Costa Rica Bar Association.
• Advanced spoken and written English.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial law and technology transactions, preferably gained in-house within a SaaS or technology company.
• Demonstrated experience partnering closely with Sales teams and supporting commercial negotiations with customers and business partners across different markets and company sizes.
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, high-growth business environments.
• Strong organizational, project management, prioritization, and execution skills, with a collaborative and adaptable working style.
• Familiarity with legal technology, contract management platforms, and other tools used by modern legal departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to navigate complex or unfamiliar situations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and high volumes of work while maintaining quality, accuracy, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
• Professional, proactive, and service-oriented approach when working with internal stakeholders, colleagues, customers, and external partners.
• Strong interest in working as part of a highly collaborative and cross-functional team.