Legal Officer – Commercial Contracts

About the role

We are looking for a Legal Officer to join Addactis Latina in Bogotá. The role supports the Group Legal team, ensuring compliance with Colombian law and international standards while accelerating contract negotiations across Spanish‑speaking markets.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts such as software licences, SaaS agreements, services agreements, NDAs and partnership agreements for clients and partners throughout Latin America.
• Serve as the primary legal point of contact for the region, providing compliance support to sales teams to speed up contract signing.
• Ensure all contractual arrangements comply with Colombian law, regional regulations and Addactis group standards, with special attention to intellectual property and software provisions.
• Implement and monitor group legal processes, templates and best practices locally, adapting them to regional specificities.
• Advise internal stakeholders (Sales, Delivery, Finance, Management) on contractual, IP and commercial law matters and flag legal risks early.
• Support the wider Legal team during peak periods and provide backup coverage as needed.
• Coordinate with external counsel in Colombia and across Latin America when required.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with a degree in business law and contract law; specialization in intellectual property or software law is a plus.
• Studied law in Colombia and fully familiar with local rules, customs and contractual practice.
• At least one successful professional experience in commercial contract law, either in‑house or at a law firm; experience with software, SaaS or technology contracts is highly valued.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (working proficiency); French is a plus but not required.
• Willingness to work on‑site in Bogotá and travel as needed within the region.

Required skills