Legal Counsel

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At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

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At BCD Meetings & Events, we believe the best outcomes come from combining human expertise, innovation and responsible AI. We're investing in technology and talent to help our teams solve complex challenges, create exceptional experiences, advance more sustainable event practices and deliver stronger outcomes for clients around the world. AI supports how we work, learn and innovate, but people remain at the center of every decision, including all hiring decisions.

Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts Lawyer for NORAM | BCD Meetings & Events

Full time - Latam based role (AR/BR/MX/CO)

Bring your commercial contracts expertise to BCD M&E and help power business across the Americas from a remote LATAM-based role. You’ll be the go-to legal partner for sales, program management, procurement, finance, privacy, and supplier teams, with a primary focus on North America and additional support in LATAM. From client and supplier agreements to technology and multinational contracts, you’ll help turn complex legal needs into practical business solutions. If you enjoy fast-paced collaboration, smart negotiation, and making legal guidance approachable, you’ll fit right in.🔝

If you’re good at💥

- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, including client, supplier, technology, and multinational agreements
- Translating legal risk, contractual obligations, and regulatory considerations into clear, practical guidance for business teams
- Managing multiple priorities at once while staying organized, responsive, and detail-focused
- Building strong working relationships across functions and confidently partnering with stakeholders at all levels
- Communicating in fluent English, both written and verbal, with clients, colleagues, and external counsel

You Might Also Have💼

- More than 2 years of experience in a reputable international western law firm and/or a multinational in-house legal team
- Experience negotiating directly with clients’ counsel and commercial business teams
- A customer-service mindset and a practical, solution-oriented approach to legal support
- Exposure to the meetings and events industry
- A working understanding of data privacy and security considerations


You Should Know🪄

- This is a full-time role based in LATAM, primarily supporting North America and collaborating closely with US-based teams, so some alignment with North American business hours is expected.

THE PERKS

Flexible Working

We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow

Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice

We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move

The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered

Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.

It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.