Attorney

Hace 3 días

metepec, estado de méxico Pavago Jornada completa
Description
Attorney / Lawyer (Corporate, Contracts & Compliance) – Remote | U.S. Hours

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours
Location: Remote — U.S.-Licensed Attorneys Preferred

About the Role

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring an experienced Attorney / Lawyer to provide legal guidance across corporate matters, commercial contracts, compliance, governance, and risk management.

This is a business-facing legal role — not simply a contract review position. You’ll work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to help the organization make sound decisions, protect its interests, and operate within applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

You’ll be responsible for:

  • Commercial contract drafting and negotiation
  • Corporate governance
  • Legal research and advisory
  • Regulatory and compliance support
  • Dispute and litigation coordination
  • Legal risk management

If you combine strong legal judgment with a practical understanding of business operations, this role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation

  • Draft, review, revise, and negotiate:
    • NDAs
    • MSAs
    • Service agreements
    • Vendor agreements
    • Employment agreements
    • Commercial contracts
    • Leases
    • Other business agreements
  • Identify unfavorable or high-risk contractual provisions.
  • Recommend practical revisions and risk-mitigation strategies.
  • Support leadership during commercial negotiations.
  • Maintain accurate contract versions, approvals, and executed agreements.

Legal Research & Business Advisory

  • Conduct legal research using resources such as:
    • Westlaw
    • LexisNexis
    • Practical Law
  • Research applicable laws, regulations, and case law.
  • Translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable business guidance.
  • Advise leadership and stakeholders on legal and operational risks.
  • Help teams make commercially practical decisions while maintaining appropriate legal protections.

Corporate Governance

  • Draft and maintain:
    • Corporate resolutions
    • Operating agreements
    • Governance documents
    • Corporate records and filings
  • Support entity governance and corporate housekeeping.
  • Maintain accurate and organized legal records.
  • Assist leadership with governance-related requirements and documentation.

Compliance & Risk Management

  • Monitor relevant regulatory and compliance requirements.
  • Support matters involving areas such as:
    • Employment law
    • Data privacy
    • GDPR
    • HIPAA
    • FTC requirements
    • SOX
    • Industry-specific regulations
  • Help develop and maintain internal policies and compliance procedures.
  • Identify potential legal exposure before it becomes a larger business risk.
  • Maintain organized, audit-ready compliance documentation.

Disputes & Litigation Support

  • Draft legal correspondence and litigation-related documentation when required.
  • Assist with:
    • Pleadings
    • Motions
    • Discovery responses
    • Case documentation
  • Coordinate matters with outside counsel.
  • Track litigation deadlines and required filings.
  • Support dispute resolution and risk-mitigation strategies.

Legal Operations & Documentation

  • Maintain organized and secure:
    • Legal files
    • Contract databases
    • Compliance records
    • Matter documentation
  • Improve contract and legal review workflows.
  • Standardize templates and recurring legal processes.
  • Ensure documentation remains searchable, current, and audit-ready.
What Makes You a Strong Fit

You:

  • Have excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Think commercially, not just technically.
  • Can identify risk without unnecessarily slowing down business.
  • Communicate legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers.
  • Exercise strong judgment and professional discretion.
  • Are highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • Can independently manage multiple legal matters and competing deadlines.
  • Are proactive, responsive, and solutions-focused.
Required Experience & Qualifications
  • Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree.
  • Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • 3+ years of legal practice experience within a law firm, corporate legal department, or similar environment.
  • Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, a