Job Description

Detailed Description:

Responsible for handling a variety of regional legal matters and projects in various practice areas (e.g., commercial law, contracts, employment law, regulatory/compliance) under the general direction of senior counsel.
Participates on regional project teams and cross-functional groups on legal and compliance matters across the CALA region.
Collaborates with business leaders and cross-functional teams to effectively mitigate commercial risks and support corporate strategies and business objectives across Latin America.
Provides legal support to various business departments, including real estate, operations, transportation, and other areas as needed.
Develops expertise in relevant legal practice areas throughout Latin America, with a focus on Colombian law, and provides counsel related to those areas to business clients.
Provides practical and actionable advice to management on legal matters, including developments and changes in laws and regulations in Colombia and the broader CALA region.
Negotiates, drafts,



and reviews legal documents and agreements to accomplish business objectives and serves as a legal advocate for the company with external constituents in the region.
Assists senior counsel with compliance matters and provides ongoing support to business clients on applicable local and international regulations.

Job Requirements

(Required Education)

☒ Law Degree from a Colombian or recognized Latin American university required.

☐ Postgraduate degree in a relevant legal area preferred.

☒ Licenses/Certificates/Designations - Active tarjeta competente required. Admission to practice in other CALA jurisdictions is a plus.

☒ Other – Excellent Academic Credentials Required.

(Required Experience/Indicate # of Years)

2 years required, up to 5 years preferred, of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department. In-house experience at a multinational company is strongly preferred.
Up to 5 years of experience as a pra

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