Legal Counsel
Legal Counsel Colombia & Ecuador
The opportunity
You will join the legal team supporting Colombia and Ecuador. You will guide business units through contract matters and protect the company from legal risks. You will partner with commercial, operational, and support teams. You will analyze complex contracts and participate in negotiations. You will help improve legal processes and support compliance across the organization. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve legal questions. You will grow your expertise in corporate, commercial, and regulatory topics
How you'll make an impact
- Support business units through the full contract lifecycle.
- Review, draft, and structure contracts and legal documents.
- Provide legal opinions and guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Analyze complex customer and supplier contracts.
- Lead or support complex negotiations.
- Address legal questions from business and support functions.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and rules.
- Deliver legal training to business teams.
- Manage litigation and disputes with external law firms.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
- Bachelor's degree in Law and license to practice in Colombia.
- Minimum five years of experience.
- Experience in contract negotiation, corporate, and commercial matters.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- High integrity and strong ethical values.
- Business-minded and solution-oriented.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
- Residing in Bogotá.
More about us
- Work in a team-focused environment with strong collaboration and continuous learning opportunities.
- Benefit from hybrid work options, development programs, and access to global learning platforms.
- Engage with diverse business units and gain exposure to regional legal matters.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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