Corporate - Contract Law Attorney / Intellectual Property - General Attorney / Litigation - Mediation Attorney in Indianapolis, IN

In-House

Indianapolis, IN

Corporate - Contract Law Attorney / Intellectual Property - General Attorney / Litigation - Mediation Attorney in Indianapolis, IN

Attorney

15-15 yrs required

No

Principal Legal Counsel

Job Title

Principal Legal Counsel – LATAM Region Lead

Job Responsibilities

The Principal Legal Counsel will play a critical role in the commercial transactions group within the Legal department at the company. The primary responsibilities include:

- Negotiating various agreements with external clients and vendors.
- Providing legal and business counsel to internal clients to address and resolve issues.
- Managing external counsel as necessary.
- Ensuring that all agreements are concluded in accordance with the company’s corporate risk parameters and policies.
- Leading or participating in various departmental and organizational projects as assigned.
- Managing junior attorneys on the Americas Legal team, if needed.
- Supporting the company’s Sales teams in Latin America, the United States, and Canada.
- Contracting with customers across diverse industries such as financial services, healthcare, consumer products, energy and utilities, media, and communications.
- Identifying and managing legal and business risks.
- Maintaining strong working relationships with demanding internal clients.
- Overseeing and closing multiple projects and transactions simultaneously.
- Traveling for business purposes approximately 15-20% of the time.

Education and Experience Information

- A minimum of 15 years of legal work experience after law school graduation.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with strong academic performance.
- Membership in a State Bar.
- Prior experience working and supporting LATAM region clients and customers, particularly in countries like Mexico, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Costa Rica, and others.
- A blend of relevant law firm and in-house experience; preferably with a focus on transactional intellectual property and information technology, with at least 7 years of prior in-house experience.
- Experience with litigation, including mediation and arbitration, responding to complaints, and drafting settlement agreements.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiating various types of commercial agreements, including complex master outsourcing services, technology-related agreements, software licensing, reseller and services agreements, sponsorship and marketing agreements, teaming agreements, RFPs and RFIs, settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements, statements of work, subcontractor agreements, and cloud-hosted services agreements.
- Background in outsourcing, information technology, data privacy, intellectual property, software licensing, export control compliance, SaaS, dispute/conflict resolution, and litigation is preferred.
- Excellent drafting, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, and English.
- Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Information

The text does not provide specific salary information for the position of Principal Legal Counsel.

Company Overview

The company is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, enabling clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing global enterprises' systems and workings, the company expertly guides clients through their digital journey by enabling enterprises with an AI-powered core and agile digital at scale. The company's always-on learning agenda drives continuous improvement by building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from its innovation ecosystem. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious practices, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, status as a protected veteran, or disability.