Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts

<div class="skp-jobdescription"> <div class="skp-jobdescription-imgwrapper"> <img class="skp-jobdescription-img" src="https://www.simon-kucher.com/cd-elements/Cornerstone/Img/CSOD_Banner_Recruitment_Graduate.jpg"> </div> <br> <h1>Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts</h1> <div class="border"></div> <div class="joblocations"><strong>In Mexico City</strong> - Mexico</div> <br> Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30+ countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales – based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world’s leading pricing and growth specialist.<br> <br> <div class="flexlistwrapper"> <div id="flexlistcontent1" class="flexlistcolumn"> <strong>What makes us special:</strong><br> <ul> <li><strong>Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team.</strong> Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people. </li> <li><strong>Unlock the power of opportunity.</strong> Advance your career in a thriving company that creates positive impact. We invest in your professional development every step of the way. </li> <li><strong>Enjoy balance and flexible working. </strong> Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s remotely or in the office. </li> <li><strong>Prioritize your health and wellbeing. </strong>No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe. </li> <li><strong>Work in a values-driven culture.</strong> At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things. </li> </ul> </div> <div id="flexlistcontent3" class="flexlistcolumn"> <strong>How you will create an impact:</strong><br> <ul><li>Support the business by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements (NDAs, ELs, DPAs, & MSAs) across the Americas region (U.S., Mexico, Canada & South America).</li><li>Provide pragmatic legal guidance that enables business growth while appropriately managing legal risk.</li><li> Partner with internal stakeholders to facilitate efficient and scalable contracting processes.</li><li>Drive the adoption and continuous improvement of AI-enabled Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions.</li><li>Leverage legal technology and automation tools to improve contract management and operational efficiency.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams on commercial, operational, and strategic initiatives.</li><li>Support cross-border legal matters and contracting activities across multiple jurisdictions.</li><li>Develop contract standards, templates, and best practices to enhance consistency and compliance.</li></ul> </div> <div id="flexlistcontent3" class="flexlistcolumn"> <strong>Your profile:</strong><ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law (LLB, JD, or equivalent). </li><li>3–5 years of post-qualification experience in commercial law.</li><li>Demonstrated experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements.</li><li>Experience working with U.S.-governed contracts and/or U.S.-based companies.</li><li>Fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal).</li><li>Strong knowledge of commercial contract law and contracting practices.</li><li>Prior in-house legal experience or experience with an international law firm.</li><li>Experience with CLM platforms and legal technology solutions, including AI-enabled tools.</li></ul> </div> </div> <p>We believe in building a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, remarkable things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone – our people, our clients and, of course, our business.</p><p>If you’re interested, and if you’d like to offer your skills and commitment to our international team, then we would be pleased to receive your application. <br> <br> Hit the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application</p> </div>

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