Temenos · 1 month ago
Senior Legal Counsel I
Miami, FLORIDA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expTemenos is a global leader in banking technology, modernizing the banking industry with their innovative solutions. They are seeking a business-oriented Senior Legal Counsel to support the LATAM region, focusing on complex legal and regulatory contracting initiatives while engaging with senior management and managing cross-border legal issues.
AppsBankingFinanceSoftware
Responsibilities
You will lead complex SaaS, cloud, licensing, and services negotiations
You will work across the entire sales cycle end-to-end, supporting all stages from RFP/RFI responses, NDAs, through deal closure and post-signature compliance
You will advise Sales and Delivery teams on commercial strategy, risk, and compliance
You will navigate U.S. and LATAM regulatory frameworks
You will advise on privacy matters, including GDPR, and U.S. privacy laws
You will manage material disputes, litigation, arbitration, and investigations
You will work and manage external counsel in several jurisdictions
You will support HR, Marketing, Finance, IT, and Procurement
You will deliver internal training and support legal policy development
You will mentor junior members and contribute to regional legal leadership
Qualification
Required
Minimum 7 years of transactional legal experience in technology transactions (software, SaaS, cloud services) or in a technology transactions practice at a law firm
Strong knowledge of privacy and data protection laws, GDPR, and global privacy frameworks
Proven ability to manage end-to-end deal cycles for technology agreements, balancing risk and business objectives
Ability to understand product offerings and provide pragmatic solutions to close deals
Strong, tactful communicator who can set boundaries while maintaining positive client relationships
Outstanding cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building skills in a multi-cultural, multi-national environment
Native proficiency in Spanish and English
Exceptional contract drafting skills in English and Spanish, with emphasis on clarity and active voice
JD and admission to at least one U.S. state bar for U.S. candidates
Licenciatura en Derecho and LL.M. or equivalent post-graduate legal qualification in an English speaking jurisdiction for Mexico City candidates
Preferred
Portuguese is a plus
Benefits
Maternity leave: Transition back with 3 days per week in the first month and 4 days per week in the second month
Civil Partnership: 1 week of paid leave if you're getting married. This covers marriages and civil partnerships, including same sex/civil partnership
Family care: 4 weeks of paid family care leave
Recharge days: 4 days per year to use when you need to physically or mentally needed to recharge
Study leave: 2 weeks of paid leave each year for study or personal development
Company
Temenos
Temenos Group is a market leading provider of banking software systems.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$217.19MKey Investors
Global Finance
2023-09-27Post Ipo Debt· $217.19M
2022-10-07Post Ipo Equity
2001-06-26IPO
Leadership Team
Takis Spiliopoulos
CEO
usha iyer
Senior Vice President
Recent News
2026-01-16
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