Job Opportunities in Costa Rica

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The lawyer will support the administration of contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and client requirements. The duties of the lawyer will focus on the review and negotiation of agreements with BCG's clients, suppliers, subcontractors, including nondisclosure agreements, data processing agreement and other agreements central to the commercial operations of BCG.
Job responsibilities:

• Implement BCG contracting policies and processes
  

• Reviewing and negotiating of contracts and documents related to non-disclosure, non-reliance, data processing (under data privacy enactments), procurement aligned with the company’s processes and ensuring compliance with federal, state, legal, and organizational requirements
  

• Communicate effectively (both in writing and verbally) with internal stakeholders and external clients regarding the substance and status of contract negotiations in a high-pressure environment
  

• Review, edit and process contracts independently according to the organization’s requirements, escalating to senior team members when needed under the organization’s guidelines
  

• Identify risks and issues; suggest alternative solutions
  

• Prepare and disseminate information regarding contract summaries, status, compliance, modifications, etc.
  

• Provide timely reports on contract metrics and complex legal issues
  

• Work closely with legal team to resolve or support resolution of complex legal issues
  

• Supporting the legal team with its contract management processes using various tools including AI
  
  

YOU'RE GOOD AT

• Technical and functional expertise
• Knowledge of contract documents and specifications. Skill in the negotiation and establishment of contractual arrangements
• Problem solving, analytical skills and decision making
• Solid analytical skills and creative problem solving ability with an appreciation for striking a balance between business and legal objectives
• Work management, organization and planning
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Customer and business focus
Candidates must be pragmatic, high-energy professionals, with personal and professional self-confidence

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

• 
  LL.B / B.A. LL.B. / LL.M.
  

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in contracts management with experience in international contracting and varied contractual arrangements
  

• Sound understanding of commercial contracting terms, conditions/practices, and legal implications
  

• Proven ability to organize assigned workload and multitask to deliver service at required service levels meeting stakeholders’ expectations
  

• Strong command of Windows Office (particularly Word, Power Point, Excel and Outlook)
  

• English and Spanish fluency; Portuguese language capability a plus
  

• Experience negotiating data protection agreements and/or CIPP certification a plus
  

• Strong communication and negotiation skills (both in writing and verbally)
  

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  

• Flexibility to support a global and international set of stakeholders
  
  

YOU'LL WORK WITH

BCG’s Global Legal Team as well as international stakeholders across a variety of cohorts and functions. You will report into the Strategy and Operations group within the Legal Team.