[Hiring] Counsel @Sovos Compliance

Role Description

At Sovos, we're building the future of global tax compliance through technology, and we need legal counsel to help us navigate the complexities of the Latam market. In this role, you'll manage commercial legal matters across the region with a strong focus on Mexico, supporting both local and global teams as we help thousands of customers solve their most critical tax challenges. You'll be a strategic partner to our business stakeholders, ensuring we move fast while managing risk thoughtfully.

• Provide legal oversight and support for all customer contracting and commercial transactions within the Latam region, with a focus on Mexico, ensuring deals close effectively while minimizing legal risk.
• Draft and negotiate SaaS agreements, NDAs, DPAs, and partner agreements, leveraging AI tools to improve contract review efficiency and accuracy.
• Offer strategic legal advice on deal structuring, regulatory considerations, and risk management, collaborating closely with sales and other internal stakeholders.
• Oversee cross-border transactions, ensuring adherence to international and regional legal standards, and contribute to the development and implementation of company policies.
• Advise on employment law matters specific to Mexico, manage disputes, claims, and litigation within the Latam region, and work with outside counsel on select matters.
• Assist with M&A and post-acquisition integration activities in Latam, conducting legal research and analysis as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in good standing in Mexico, with demonstrated experience providing commercial legal counsel.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Ability to draft, negotiate, and close technology contracts independently, with a strong understanding of SaaS business models.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal and presentation abilities.
• Comfort with AI-assisted workflows to streamline legal processes.
• High degree of self-awareness and commitment to personal development and learning, with a strong work ethic and collaborative mindset.
• Solid understanding of data privacy laws is a plus.
• Due to client contractual obligations, the successful candidate will be asked to clear a background check upon hire.

Requirements

• Pre-Employment Assessment: Regionally specific assessments we use to mitigate bias and give every applicant a fair shot.
• Video Interview: A chance to meet as many qualified applicants as possible and get to know you beyond your resume.
• Meeting with a Recruiter: A conversation to talk through the role, your experience, and your goals.
• Live Interviews with the Hiring Team: Meet the people you'll work with and dig into the day-to-day of the role.

Benefits

• Global Mentoring Programs
• AI Tools and Technology from Day 1
• Continuous Learning and Development
• Global Employee Recognition Platform and Programs
• Global Parental Leave Policy
• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Monthly Food Vouchers
• Christmas Bonus
• Vacation Bonus

Company Description

Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth. Our flagship product, the Sovos Compliance Cloud platform, enables businesses to identify, determine, and report on every tax obligation across the globe. Sovos processes nearly 20 billion transactions per year, helping companies scale their compliance strategy in 150+ countries.

• More than 100,000 customers – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos’ tax and regulatory expertise and unparalleled integration with their business applications.