Job Description:Draft and negotiate legal documents, such as sales contracts and procurement agreements and drive progress towards our standard terms in the regionManage legal matters in LATAM related to employee relations in conjunction with Human ResourcesManage and advise the business regarding corporate governance matters, including strategic transactions, governing documentation, intercompany service arrangements, local corporate filings, and powers of attorneyProvide legal advice and interpretation of legal matters, including the application of lawKeep 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 functionPerform due diligence reviews in accordance with Copeland's third-party due diligence review and approval processProvide legal support on any other matters that the business or legal function may need, including international trade compliance and anti-bribery and corruptionEnsure compliance with internal controls, statutory regulations, and other formalitiesProvide direction and training to business units regarding on various legal topicsCoordinate, facilitate, and lead the resolution of customers' disputes and performanceCalculate and handle risks in business processes and decision makingRequired 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 legalPrior experience collaborating with teams across LATAMStrong work ethic, superior organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment under time constraintsExcellent judgment, strong communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple groups and functionsStrong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issuesAvailability for travelPreferred Education, Experience, & Skills:Ability to foster a culture of collaboration, within the legal team, with other functions and with the businessDemonstrated commitment to centering diversity and equity in executing key responsibilitiesAbility to effectively balance a large number and wide variety of issues and projectsLanguages: Spanish, English and Portuguese
