Junior Legal Counsel

We are a leading Product Development, Artificial Intelligence, and Team Augmentation studio with our eyes set on the future that crafts better futures for humanity by relying on cutting-edge technology to create impressive digital products and solutions that widen your global reach. Our human-centric approach guides us every step of the way and we're proud of the impact our products make.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Legal Counsel to join our team at Arionkoder. This entry-level position is designed for a recent law graduate or lawyer in the early stages of their career, eager to gain hands-on experience in the IT and technology sector. The role involves supporting the business in contract management, compliance, and legal operations, reporting directly to the Head of Administration and Finance. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that Arionkoder´s operations are legally sound, efficient, and scalable.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Templates & Management: Draft, update, and maintain standard templates (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, service agreements, supplier agreements, license agreements, etc.) for operational use.
• End-to-End Contract Lifecycle: Manage the full contract cycle from drafting, review, negotiation, and signature to execution, closing, and archiving.
• Negotiation Support: Assist in negotiations with clients, suppliers, and partners, ensuring favorable terms and risk mitigation.
• Internal Coordination: Align contract processes with Finance, Operations, and technical teams; establish approval workflows and response timelines.
• Contractual Due Diligence: Identify contractual risks, critical clauses, and contingencies prior to execution.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to local and international legal frameworks (data protection, tax, compliance, licensing).
• Finance Support: Review payment instruments, financial conditions, guarantees, retentions, tax obligations, and advance payments in coordination with Finance.
• Labor & HR Support: Contribute to drafting employment agreements, confidentiality and non-compete clauses, and assist with internal policy design.
• Policy Development: Draft, review, and maintain internal policies (data protection, IP, IT use, ethics, and business conduct).
• Contract Tracking: Implement and manage systems for monitoring key dates, renewals, expirations, and compliance alerts.
• Dispute Resolution: Assist in resolving minor commercial or operational disputes, seeking negotiated solutions before escalation.
• Operational Support: Provide day-to-day guidance to Sales, Technology, Finance, and Operations on contractual obligations and best practices.
• External Coordination: Liaise with external advisors (legal, accounting, tax) when complex matters require specialized expertise.
  
  

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited university (completed or in final stage).
• 0–2 years of experience in corporate law, contracts, or business law (internships or first jobs valued).
• Basic knowledge of commercial contracts, corporate governance, and labor law.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management tools.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with IT/technology contracts and data protection frameworks (e.g., GDPR).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Practical, business-oriented mindset with interest in scalability and operational efficiency.
  
  

What We Offer

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the IT and technology industry.
• Direct exposure to contract negotiation, compliance, and legal-business operations.
• Mentorship from senior professionals in Legal, Finance and Administration.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment.

WHAT DO WE OFFER

💵Competitive USD salary 
🌴20 business days of vacation per year + 6 National holidays
🐣Family Leave
💻A dynamic remote work culture. You can work from Anywhere!
🚀An entrepreneurial environment.

ABOUT US:

In 2010 our founders dreamed up a company that could positively impact the world. Since then, we are in permanent evolution and revolution that brings us closer to our goal.

At first, we did it through business consulting. Then, we shifted towards innovation and design. And now, we've decided to go the Arionkoder way: entrepreneurial vision and creativity are in our DNA, and this is the time to turn them into a tangible reality. That s why we create amazing digital products with the power to impact lives.

We have been dreamers and we still are. We loved it and looked forward to the next revolution!