Coupa
via Lever
Legal Counsel I - 11829
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 1d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 28d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-08-17). Last seen at its source 2h ago.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
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Who may apply?
Colombia
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Pay not stated
Similar roles pay $140.2k–210.6k/yr
Middle 50% of 200 listings that do state pay — Legal & Compliance · all levels · Americas · USD/year. This employer has published no salary; this is what comparable listings we hold disclose, never converted between currencies or periods. How this is calculated.
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The listing
- Pioneering Technology: At Coupa, we're at the forefront of innovation, leveraging the latest technology to empower our customers with greater efficiency and visibility in their spend.
- Collaborative Culture: We value collaboration and teamwork, and our culture is driven by transparency, openness, and a shared commitment to excellence.
- Global Impact: Join a company where your work has a global, measurable impact on our clients, the business, and each other.
The Impact of a Legal Counsel at Coupa:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented attorney to join our legal team, to be responsible for general corporate and procurement matters. Initially, the role will focus on supporting the procurement function. The ideal candidate will work on a team to manage and oversee procurement contract and supplier negotiations, administration, and compliance, ensuring that all contracts align with the company’s objectives and legal requirements. Over time and for the right candidate, this role can expand to provide experience supporting general corporate, real estate, marketing, ESG, and subsidiary management.
What You'll Do:
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate a breadth of procurement contracts, including supplier agreements, vendor agreements, service contracts, and purchase orders. Ensure that all contractual terms and conditions align with Coupa’s policies and legal requirements.
- Procurement Policy Development: Continuously improve contract management processes and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Training and Education: Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal aspects of procurement processes and contract management.
- Risk Management: Identify and assess legal, operational and practical risks associated with procurement activities. Develop strategies to mitigate potential risks and resolve legal disputes.
- Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including procurement managers, compliance, security and finance teams, and senior leadership, to address legal issues and support procurement activities and strategies.
- Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and organized records of all procurement-related legal documents and correspondence.
- Supplier Management: Support the management of supplier relationships by providing legal guidance on issues such as performance disputes, contract breaches, and compliance matters.
What You Will Bring to Coupa:
- Law degree from an accredited university or equivalent foreign law degree
- Admission to a local bar and in good standing
- 3+ years of legal experience, with a focus on procurement or commercial contracts (in-house experience preferred)
- Good business sense and a track record of advising business people on the impact of legal terms on the practical and economic aspects of a transaction
- Appreciation of the requirements for implementing and operationalizing a variety of sourced products or services, and the ability to partner with internal buyers, and other teams impacted by or involved with procurement
- Experience with customer-facing contracts, or with risk management or compliance is a plus but not required
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple competing priorities simultaneously
- Willingness to partner with and to train other professionals on the legal team, and to expand your horizons and take on new responsibilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to use data to measure results
- Experience related to technology companies is a plus
- Global Wellness Days: Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together .
- Birthday Time-Off: Celebrate your day! Coupa provides a paid day off on your birthday or another day of your choice within your birthday month .
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Giving back is in our DNA. We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about .
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents .
- Business Travel Protection: Travel with peace of mind. Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel .
- Referral Bonus Program: Share the Coupa experience! Receive generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles .