Legal Counsel Contracts

Job Title: Legal Counsel (Contracts)
Location: Panama – Onsite
Type of Contract: Full-Time | Employment Contract
Salary Range: $3,000 USD/month
Language Requirements: Fluent English required
Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel with strong expertise in commercial and financial contracts to join their team on a permanent basis in Panama. You will play a key role in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and financial agreements while working directly with English-speaking clients and supporting their ongoing corporate and investment activities.
Key ResponsibilitiesDraft, review, and negotiate commercial and financial agreements, including loan agreements, shareholder agreements, investment documents, and other corporate contracts.Provide ongoing legal support on contractual matters involving financial transactions, investments, and corporate activities.Identify legal and commercial risks within agreements and provide practical recommendations to protect their interests.Work directly with English-speaking clients and stakeholders on contract-related matters.Support negotiations with counterparties and ensure agreements accurately reflect agreed commercial terms.Collaborate with internal teams and external legal and business stakeholders on contractual matters.Maintain accurate, high-quality legal documentation while ensuring confidentiality and professional standards.
Must-Have QualificationsProven experience as a Legal Counsel, Corporate Lawyer, Contracts Lawyer, or similar role.Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and financial agreements.Experience with loan agreements, shareholder agreements, investment documents, and corporate contracts.Background in banking, financial institutions, investment funds, or a similar financial environment.Fluent English with the ability to communicate confidently and professionally with English-speaking clients.Strong contract negotiation, analytical, and legal drafting skills.Availability to work onsite in Panama on a permanent, full-time basis.
Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting complex financial or investment transactions.Experience working with international clients or cross-border agreements.Strong understanding of corporate and financial legal matters.Immediate or near-immediate availability.