Regional In-House Counsel

Overview

This role as Regional In-House Counsel involves providing strategic legal guidance to support risk-aware and solution-oriented decision-making within a fast-paced, international environment. The position requires close coordination with the global legal team and collaboration with stakeholders across business functions. Fluency in Spanish and English is required. The role reports to the Head of Legal Affairs, Americas, and works alongside other Regional Counsel.

Location: Home office on the East Coast of the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, precise, and commercially oriented legal advice to minimize risks and support business objectives.
• Oversee compliance with internal policies, relevant laws, and legal requirements applicable to operations in the US and Canada.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including customer and supplier sales and service agreements, intellectual property and software contracts, and agreements supporting product development, research, and marketing teams.
• Evaluate legal risk factors impacting operations and provide practical guidance to enable well-informed strategic decisions.
• Manage complex legal matters involving multiple internal and external stakeholders toward effective resolution.
• Manage litigation and supervise outside counsel as necessary.
• Provide legal training to internal teams.
• Research and interpret laws, rulings, and regulatory requirements to deliver actionable legal recommendations.

Requirements

• Active membership in good standing with a state bar association on the East Coast of the US.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate or commercial law, preferably in an international business environment.
• Proven track record as in-house counsel or in an equivalent advisory role.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish, with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex legal contracts in both languages.
• Strong drafting, communication, and negotiation skills.
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, and analytical thinking.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage high, time-sensitive workloads in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel regionally and internationally (approximately 10-15%).
• Experience with Puerto Rican commercial laws is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $140,000 to $185,000, plus bonus depending on experience and qualifications.
• Personal and professional development opportunities including mentoring, leadership programs, and internal seminars.
• Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays, community service day, and flexible work schedules.
• Comprehensive onboarding process.
• Health and well-being benefits including multiple medical plans, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and wellness initiatives.
• Retirement savings plan with 401(k) and generous company match.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation.
• Company-paid benefits such as basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, family planning and women’s health support, and health advocacy.
• Optional supplemental insurance plans including life, legal services, long-term and short-term disability, critical illness insurance, and student loan tuition refinance services.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected group status.

Additional Information

• Some regional and international travel is required.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to access the application process.