Abogado corporativo

Descripción general

Position: Country Manager

English Level: Advanced to Fluent (C1)

Location: San Jose, Costa Rica.

Type of contract: Indefinite


We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Lawyer to join our team in San Jose as a Country Manager. In this challenging role you will be leading a small team of lawyers and accountants (approx. 10 team members) located both within the country and aboard; engaging with clients, including planning, coordination, communication, administration and the delivery of services to our clients.


As a very organized and structured person, with fluent English and great communication skills you will be responsible for overseeing day to day operational activities, including the delivery of legal and accounting services, client invoicing and client collections. You will have the key responsibility to ensure that all teams are delivering for our clients and that client administration and planning is top notch!


In this role you will be a key member of the group leadership team and will be expected to lead, plan, coordinate, delegate and communicate. To be successful in this role, you must be very organized, be a natural leader, be very hard working, can delegate and have fantastic communication skills (both in person and online).


Key to be successful in this role: Degree qualified lawyer, Fluent English, Experience leading teams, Great interpersonal skills and Ambitious!


We are looking for someone with experience in a similar role and can start delivering from day one! You must have extensive experience leading teams to be successful in this role.

Requisitos para aplicar

What are the essential requirements?


Degree Qualified Lawyer
8+ years professional working experience
Advanced to Fluent English (MINIMUM C1)
Experience in a similar role
Excellent Communication Skills
Extensive Client Facing Experience
Team Management Experience
Experience coordinating service delivery
Great and comfortable with multi-tasking
Proactive Problem Solver
Ability to work under pressure
Must enjoy working within a team environment

Note: The chosen candidate will be appointed to act as the Legal Representative for our Costa Rican entity and will also act as a resident agent for client companies (often with an open POA). All appointments are covered by group professional indemnity liability insurance.


What are the desirable requirements?


Business Process Improvement experience (i.e. LEAN or SixSigma)
Project Management experience
Experience with other Latin American Jurisdictions
Corporate law Knowledge
Labor law knowledge
Good with numbers

What we offer?


Opportunity to learn and grow both personally and professionally.
Hybrid work environment (office and remote).
International experience and work environment.
Attractive remuneration and annual salary reviews.
Inclusion in senior management bonus program
Occasional International Travel will be required (2 to 3 weeks per annum)