Commercial Contracts Counsel
Heredia - Costa Rica
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Contracts Counsel in Costa Rica to support our US business. You will independently draft review manage commercial agreements while partnering with Legal Sales Finance Information Security and other partners.
You will draft review manage commercial agreements while working with U.S.-based Legal Sales Finance Information Security and other business teams.
You will bring experience working with U.S.-based companies and partners knowledge of U.S. commercial contracting practices and the ability to manage contracts from initial review through negotiation and execution.
Main Responsibilities
- Partner with US-based Commercial Contracts & Legal teams and partners to facilitate efficient contract review negotiation approval and execution
- Understand how to balance risks and opportunities to reach a mutually acceptable agreement
- Provide clear practical and business-oriented guidance regarding contract terms contractual obligations and associated risks
- Advise team members regarding company contracting policies approval requirements contract templates negotiation positions and escalation procedures.
- Ensure agreements comply with applicable company policies contracting standards approval requirements and established legal and commercial plans.
- Support contract lifecycle management processes including contract intake approvals execution repository management renewal and expiration tracking and maintenance of accurate contract records.
- Use legal technology and approved AI-enabled tools to improve contracting efficiency and quality while exercising appropriate (e.g. AI-assisted contract review tools)
- Support other commercial contracts and legal projects as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Licenciatura en Derecho from a recognized Costa Rican university and current good standing with the Colegio de Abogados y Abogadas de Costa Rica.
- 35 or more years of experience including reviewing redlining and negotiating agreements.
- 1 years of experience supporting U.S.-based organizations and partners and negotiating contracts governed by U.S. law.
- 3 years of experience with contractual concepts including liability indemnification warranties termination data security.
- Experience negotiating agreements involving data and AI use cases.
- Must maintain all professional credentials required to practice law in Costa Rica.
- Ability to travel occasionally to the U.S. for team meetings or contract negotiations.
Additional Information :
Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experians people first inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; Worlds Best Workplaces 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25) Great Place To Work in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal state and local law including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
- Benefits/Perks:
Our benefits include: Medical life and dental insurance Asociacion Solidarista International Share Save Plan Flex Work/Work from home Paid time off Annual Performance Bonus Education Reimbursement Family Bonding Bereavement Leave Referral Program and more.
- This is a fully remote job opportunity. #LI-Remote
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, ... View more