Legal Counsel Latam

Job Description: Draft and negotiate legal documents, such as sales contracts and procurement agreements and drive progress towards our standard terms in the region Manage legal matters in LATAM related to employee relations in conjunction with Human Resources Manage and advise the business regarding corporate governance matters, including strategic transactions, governing documentation, intercompany service arrangements, local corporate filings, and powers of attorney Provide legal advice and interpretation of legal matters, including the application of law Keep up with current changes of all relevant areas of laws impacting LATAM activities and contribute to the enhancement of the knowledge base of the company's legal function Perform due diligence reviews in accordance with Copeland's third-party due diligence review and approval process Provide legal support on any other matters that the business or legal function may need, including international trade compliance and anti-bribery and corruption Ensure compliance with internal controls, statutory regulations, and other formalities Provide direction and training to business units regarding on various legal topics Coordinate, facilitate, and lead the resolution of customers' disputes and performance Calculate and handle risks in business processes and decision making Required Education, Experience, & Skills: Solid experience in commercial or project counsel role whether inhouse or in private practice, experience with large complex projects an asset with a degree in legal Prior experience collaborating with teams across LATAM Strong work ethic, superior organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment under time constraints Excellent judgment, strong communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple groups and functions Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues Availability for travel Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills: Ability to foster a culture of collaboration, within the legal team, with other functions and with the business Demonstrated commitment to centering diversity and equity in executing key responsibilities Ability to effectively balance a large number and wide variety of issues and projects Languages: Spanish, English and Portuguese