Legal Officer (Commercial Contracts)

About the role

We are looking for a Legal Officer to join Addactis Latina in Bogotá. Reporting to the General Counsel in France, you will ensure compliance with Colombian law and support commercial contract negotiations across Spanish‑speaking markets in Latin America.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts such as software licences, SaaS agreements, services agreements, NDAs and partnership agreements with clients and partners throughout Latin America.
• Act as the primary legal point of contact for the region, providing compliance support to sales teams to accelerate contract signing.
• Ensure all contractual arrangements comply with Colombian law, regional regulations and Addactis group standards, with particular focus on 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 and contract law, preferably with a specialization in intellectual property or software law.
• 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 a strong plus.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (working proficiency); French is a plus.

Required skills