# Attorney > Pavago · Mexico (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-09-02 **Workplace:** remote ## Description ### **Attorney / Corporate Counsel – Commercial Contracts, Compliance & Governance | Remote** **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 / Corporate Counsel** to provide practical, business-focused 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 informed decisions, protect its interests, and operate within applicable legal and regulatory requirements. You’ll take ownership of **commercial contract drafting and negotiation, corporate governance, legal research and advisory, regulatory compliance, dispute coordination, and legal risk management**. If you combine strong legal judgment with a practical understanding of business operations and know how to manage risk without unnecessarily slowing down the business, this role is a strong fit. ### **What You’ll Own** ### **Commercial Contracts – Drafting, Review & Negotiation** - Draft, review, revise, and negotiate: - NDAs - Master Service Agreements (MSAs) - Service agreements - Vendor agreements - Employment agreements - Commercial contracts - Leases - Other business agreements - Identify unfavorable, ambiguous, or high-risk contractual provisions - Recommend practical revisions and risk-mitigation strategies - Support leadership during commercial negotiations - Balance appropriate legal protection with business objectives - 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 internal stakeholders on legal and operational risks - Help teams make commercially practical decisions while maintaining appropriate legal protections - Prepare legal memoranda and recommendations when required ### **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 - Help ensure corporate actions are properly documented ### **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 - Recommend practical approaches to reducing legal and regulatory risk ### **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 - Maintain accurate records of active legal matters ### **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 - Maintain clear tracking of legal matters and deadlines - Ensure documentation remains searchable, current, and audit-ready ### **Requirements** - **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, and negotiating commercial agreements - Experience providing legal and compliance guidance - Strong understanding of corporate and commercial legal matters - Excellent legal research and analytical skills - Strong written and verbal English communication - Ability to independently manage multiple legal matters and competing deadlines - High standards of confidentiality, ethics, discretion, and professional judgment - Ability to work during **U.S. client business hours** ### **Nice to Have** - Prior in-house counsel experience - Multi-jurisdictional or international legal exposure - Experience involving: - Corporate law - Employment law - SaaS / Technology - Regulatory compliance - Real estate - Commercial transactions - Experience supporting startups or high-growth businesses - Familiarity with legal operations and contract management systems ### **Tools & Technology** **Westlaw | LexisNexis | Practical Law | Clio | MyCase | PracticePanther | Contract Management Systems | Document Management Platforms | Microsoft Office | Google Workspace** ### **What Makes You a Strong Fit** You’ll likely thrive in this role if you: - Have excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills - Think commercially, not just technically - Can identify and communicate risk without unnecessarily slowing down business - Translate complex legal concepts into practical guidance for 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 - Understand how to balance legal protection with business objectives ### **What a Typical Day Looks Like** You may start your day by reviewing contracts awaiting legal approval and responding to questions from leadership or operational teams. Throughout the day, you could negotiate an MSA, research a regulatory question, review an employment agreement, prepare corporate documentation, coordinate with outside counsel, or assess the legal implications of a business decision. You’ll also ensure contracts, active legal matters, compliance obligations, and deadlines remain properly documented and tracked. In short: **you help the organization move quickly and confidently while managing legal exposure and maintaining appropriate compliance.** ### **Key Metrics for Success** - Timely contract review and turnaround - Zero missed legal, regulatory, or litigation deadlines - Accurate and audit-ready legal documentation - Effective contract negotiation and risk mitigation - Reduced legal and compliance exposure - Efficient legal workflows and matter management - Consistent corporate governance documentation - Strong confidence from leadership and internal stakeholders ### **Why This Role Stands Out** - Direct exposure to business leadership and decision-making - Broad ownership across contracts, compliance, governance, and legal operations - Opportunity to influence business decisions while protecting organizational interests - Diverse legal matters rather than narrowly focused work - Fully remote environment - Strong autonomy and ownership - Potential career progression into: - Senior Counsel - Corporate Counsel - Associate General Counsel - General Counsel - Head of Legal ### **Interview Process** 1. Initial Application 2. **Spark Hire One-Way Video Interview** 3. Recruiter Interview 4. Practical Assessment – Contract Redlining or Legal Memo Exercise 5. Client Interview 6. Offer & Background Verification ### **Spark Hire Video Interview – Required** As part of the application process, **all candidates are required to complete a one-way video interview through Spark Hire**. After completing the first step of your application, you’ll receive a **Spark Hire invitation by email** with instructions to record and submit your video responses. Completion of the Spark Hire video is **required to be considered for the next stage**. Please check your inbox as well as your spam or junk folder for the invitation. ### **Apply Now** If you’re a **U.S.-licensed attorney** with experience in corporate law, commercial contracts, compliance, governance, or legal operations and enjoy providing practical, business-focused legal guidance, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take ownership of a legal function where your judgment, commercial awareness, and ability to manage risk can directly support better business decisions. **#Attorney #CorporateLaw #CorporateCounsel #CommercialContracts #ContractLaw #LegalCounsel #Compliance #LegalOperations #InHouseCounsel #RemoteLegalJobs #Lawyer #RemoteJobs** **#LI-AG1** ## Apply [Apply at Pavago](https://apply.workable.com/pavago/j/4B1CA938DF/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)