Job Description

Legal Counsel

Milestone Systems, Inc. is a leading global software company specializing in video surveillance management software and video analytics. We are seeking a Legal Counsel in our Mexico City regional headquarters to support legal operations throughout the Latin America (LATAM) region, working closely with both US and global legal teams. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a strong interest in technology, possess fluency in both Spanish and English, and a commitment to advancing their legal expertise within a dynamic industry.

The Legal Counsel will be responsible for overseeing legal matters across the LATAM region and providing comprehensive support to our U.S.-based legal team. We are looking for a dedicated professional with exceptional communication and organizational skills who excels in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, resilient, and adept at building relationships and proactively addressing challenges. A high level of attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, a sense of urgency, and a willingness to learn are essential traits. Candidates must be capable of effectively managing time, prioritizing tasks, and collaborating both independently and as part of a team. The role reports to the Director of Regional Business & People Support in the U.S., with a dotted line into the Group General Counsel in Copenhagen.

The required location for this candidate is in Mexico City. Relocation assistance is not offered at this time. This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office. All resumes must be submitted in English, as that is our corporate language, and a high level of fluency is required for the position.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a primary contact for LATAM legal and contract matters, supporting and leading contract negotiations, contract compliance, and contract interpretation. You will also work closely with the Americas Senior Legal Counsel (located in Portland, Oregon) to support Milestone’s business interests throughout the Americas and collaborate with the global legal team on global initiatives.

• Contracting: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including software licensing, SaaS agreements, NDAs, professional services agreements, sales agent agreements, marketing agreements, sponsorship agreements, and vendor contracts.

• Compliance: Support compliance with data protection and privacy laws, employment regulations, industry regulations, facial recognition, artificial intelligence, and other applicable legal requirements.

• Risk Assessment: Identify potential legal risks and provide pragmatic solutions to mitigate them.

• Corporate Governance: Work with external counsel on corporate filings, board resolutions, and maintenance of company corporate records.

• Legal Research: Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

• Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Sales Operations, Business Support, People & Culture, and Marketing) to provide legal guidance on business initiatives.

• Policy Development: Help draft and implement internal policies and procedures across different business units in the region.

• Work closely with the global legal and compliance team at Milestone HQ on global initiatives and much more.

Key Competencies

• Bilingual in Spanish and English; excellent oral and written communication skills in both languages.

• Able to effectively interact with executive management and lead complex negotiations.

• Proficient in the use of contract/legal management tools (e.g., CLMs) and MS Office Suite.

Professional Qualifications & Experience

• Law degree from an accredited Mexican University and a Cédula Profesional license issued by the Secretaría de Educación Pública.

• 3-5 years of legal experience (law firm or in-house), preferably supporting technology or software related matters.

• Mexico Employment Law experience preferred.

• Government contracting and compliance experience, a plus.

• Two-tier sales channel experience, a plus.

• Willing to travel internationally (to the U.S. and Denmark) and flexible in taking meetings during early / late hours with global colleagues.

Why Milestone?

We pay 100% of the health insurance premiums for our employees and their eligible dependents, with an affordable 2 UMAM deductible and 10% coinsurance capped at MXN $26,500. We also offer a fully paid life insurance policy. Employees are offered paid vacation, sick, maternity, and paternity leave, as well as professional development, flexibility, and fitness reimbursement.

All employees must complete a background check. Employees in fiscal roles are also required to undergo a credit check. All information obtained during these checks is handled confidentially and shared only with authorized personnel.

Contact and application

Are you excited about this opportunity? We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We will continuously take candidates into the recruitment process, and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Please apply on our website: www.milestonesys.com

We look forward to receiving your application.