IN-HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL

Job Description

We are seeking a bilingual legal professional with at least 5 years of professional experience to work in-house at a pharmaceutical company, providing comprehensive legal support to businesses and markets across Latin America served through distributors or located in countries where the company has no direct presence.

Requirements

•  A law degree and at least 5 years of professional experience.
• Strong experience in corporate, commercial, and contract law.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly distribution agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), licensing agreements, amendments, and termination agreements.
• Ability to identify and manage legal, regulatory, contractual, and compliance risks.
• Experience advising business teams and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders in regional or international environments. 
• Experience with or knowledge of licensing, acquisition, and/or co-development projects.
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills, strategic thinking, analytical ability, and a business-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and thrive in dynamic environments.
• Professional proficiency in English and Spanish, both spoken and written.
• Basic knowledge of Portuguese is a plus. 

We offer

Career development opportunities in an expanding law firm.
At Pérez-Llorca, we advocate for equal opportunities for all candidates applying to our job openings, regardless of sex, race, age, nationality, marital status, political or religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or personal/family circumstances. We support talent without labels and are committed to creating stable and high-quality employment without bias in our selection processes.

Location

Bogotá