Legal·Full-Time·Mexico
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The digitization of tax compliance is fundamentally changing global commerce and how businesses need to operate and grow. Governments now have real-time visibility into business data, creating new challenges and new opportunities for organizations around the world. At Sovos, we're transforming tax compliance from a business requirement into a driver of growth through AI-powered technology that delivers the accurate, real-time insights businesses need to make smarter decisions.
We're solving more than today's tax compliance challenges. We're helping reshape global economies by enabling organizations to navigate increasingly complex and rapidly changing regulatory environments with confidence – and helping communities thrive.
AI is accelerating what's possible, enabling tax and technology professionals to more effectively drive critical regulatory decisions. That's where Sovos excels, combining intelligent technology with human expertise to help customers stay ahead of change.
Don't worry if you don't check every box. We're focused on hiring great people, not perfect resumes. It's less about what you've done elsewhere and more about what you're capable of doing here.
The Role
At Sovos, we're building the future of global tax compliance through technology, and we need legal counsel to help us navigate the complexities of the Latam market. In this role, you'll manage commercial legal matters across the region with a strong focus on Mexico, supporting both local and global teams as we help thousands of customers solve their most critical tax challenges. You'll be a strategic partner to our business stakeholders, ensuring we move fast while managing risk thoughtfully.
More specifically, you will:
- Provide legal oversight and support for all customer contracting and commercial transactions within the Latam region, with a focus on Mexico, ensuring deals close effectively while minimizing legal risk.
- Draft and negotiate SaaS agreements, NDAs, DPAs, and partner agreements, leveraging AI tools to improve contract review efficiency and accuracy.
- Offer strategic legal advice on deal structuring, regulatory considerations, and risk management, collaborating closely with sales and other internal stakeholders.
- Oversee cross-border transactions, ensuring adherence to international and regional legal standards, and contribute to the development and implementation of company policies.
- Advise on employment law matters specific to Mexico, manage disputes, claims, and litigation within the Latam region, and work with outside counsel on select matters.
- Assist with M&A and post-acquisition integration activities in Latam, conducting legal research and analysis as needed.
What You Bring to Sovos
- Licensed to practice law in good standing in Mexico, with demonstrated experience providing commercial legal counsel, and duly licensed to practice law in good standing.
- Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
- You can draft, negotiate, and close technology contracts independently, with a strong understanding of SaaS business models, ideally with a strong understanding of software and SaaS agreements.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal and presentation abilities, and comfort with AI-assisted workflows to streamline legal processes.
- High degree of self-awareness and commitment to personal development and learning, with a strong work ethic and collaborative mindset.
- Solid understanding of data privacy laws is a plus.
- Due to client contractual obligations, the successful candidate will be asked to clear a background check upon hire.
The Process
We believe in a transparent and comprehensive hiring process. Here's what you might expect:
Pre-Employment Assessment
Regionally specific assessments we use to mitigate bias and give every applicant a fair shot.
Video Interview
A chance to meet as many qualified applicants as possible and get to know you beyond your resume.
Meeting with a Recruiter
A conversation to talk through the role, your experience, and your goals.
Live Interviews with the Hiring Team
Meet the people you'll work with and dig into the day-to-day of the role.
Life at Sovos
The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside!
- Global Mentoring Programs
- AI Tools and Technology from Day 1
- Continuous Learning and Development
- Global Employee Recognition Platform and Programs
- Global Parental Leave Policy
- Medical Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Monthly Food Vouchers
- Christmas Bonus
- Vacation Bonus
Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.
Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth. Our flagship product, the Sovos Compliance Cloud platform, enables businesses to identify, determine, and report on every tax obligation across the globe. Sovos processes nearly 20 billion transactions per year, helping companies scale their compliance strategy in 150+ countries.
More than 100,000 customers – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos’ tax and regulatory expertise and unparalleled integration with their business applications. Learn more at sovos.com.
We'd love to hear from you. Use the Apply button at the top of this page to submit your application
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Skills Required
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Mexico
- Experience providing commercial legal counsel
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Ability to independently draft, negotiate, and close technology contracts
- Strong understanding of software and SaaS agreements and business models
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and presentation abilities
- Comfort with AI-assisted legal workflows
- Self-awareness and commitment to personal development and learning
- Strong work ethic and collaborative mindset
- Understanding of data privacy laws
- Ability to clear a background check upon hire
Sovos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sovos and has not been reviewed or approved by Sovos.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited time off is broadly offered and stands out as a strong aspect of the package. While usage may depend on workload and manager norms, the breadth of the policy is clear.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is included, with examples of extended maternity and multi‑week leave for other parents. This support complements wider family‑oriented resources.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness resources, donation matching, volunteer time off, recognition programs, and structured development/mentorship are part of a broad offering. Remote/flexible work options and community perks further bolster everyday wellbeing.
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What We Do
Sovos provides businesses with the confidence needed to navigate an increasingly regulated world. Offering a modern, IT driven response to compliance, Sovos’ solutions are scalable, reliable and secure and provide a great user experience. Sovos has more than 100,000 customers, including half the Fortune 500, as well as businesses of every size operating in more than 70 countries. The company’s cloud-based solutions integrate with a wide variety of business applications and government compliance processes. Sovos has employees throughout the Americas and Europe and is owned by Hg and TA Associates.
Why Work With Us
We are dedicated to being a place where people truly enjoy being. We promote internally and offer a variety of development programs internally. Tax and the regulatory compliance space is also an incredibly stable industry! It changes a lot (because, tax!) but it is never going away. It is always something businesses will have to do!
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