# Attorney > Pavago · Mexico (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-08-09 **Workplace:** remote ## 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, 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 manage multiple legal matters independently. - High standards of confidentiality, ethics, and professional judgment. ### **Preferred Experience** - 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** Experience with some of the following is beneficial: - Westlaw - LexisNexis - Practical Law - Clio - MyCase - PracticePanther - Contract management systems - Document management platforms - Microsoft Office - Google Workspace ### **What a Typical Day Looks Like** You may begin 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 keep contracts, legal matters, compliance obligations, and deadlines 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. - 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 strategy 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 Phone Screen 2. Recruiter Interview 3. Practical Assessment — Contract Redlining or Legal Memo Exercise 4. Client Interview 5. Offer & Background Verification ### **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. **#Attorney #CorporateLaw #CorporateCounsel #CommercialContracts #ContractLaw #LegalCounsel #Compliance #LegalOperations #RemoteLegalJobs #Lawyer #InHouseCounsel #RemoteJobs** ## Apply [Apply at Pavago](https://apply.workable.com/pavago/j/9467259C39/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)