Legal Counsel – Public Sector & Compliance

About the role

Applaudo is seeking a Legal Counsel specialized in Public Sector & Compliance to support its expansion across LATAM. The role involves ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risk, and guiding public bidding processes in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support for public sector engagements and bidding processes, driving deal closure and revenue growth.
• Ensure compliance with multi‑jurisdictional regulations and statutory obligations to avoid legal penalties.
• Review Terms of Reference, subcontractor data, and public tender requirements, issuing legal opinions and finalizing contracts.
• Collaborate with Public Sector Sales, Finance, PX, and Talent Acquisition to deliver regulatory clarity.
• Lead weekly bid legal reviews and participate in go/no‑go decisions for public sector opportunities.
• Conduct monthly compliance audits, maintain the corporate Compliance Matrix, and generate risk reports.
• Implement automated alerts and legal tracking workflows to meet tender and compliance deadlines.
• Report key legal findings directly to the Head of Legal Affairs.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in public procurement law, regulatory compliance, or public sector legal advisory.
• Strong expertise in Anti‑Money Laundering, Labor Law, public bidding processes, and contract drafting.
• Deep understanding of multi‑jurisdictional regulations across LATAM.
• Proven ability to manage bid reviews, legal trackers, and compliance matrices.
• Advanced English and Spanish proficiency (C1+).

Required skills

• Lexius
• SignNow
• Trello
• CoPilot