Regional Associate General Counsel

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 8+ years of Legal experience in house or as a corporate generalist at a professional services or legal firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present to and interact with stakeholders of varying levels.
• High level of proficiency speaking and writing in English at least a C1 level.
• Experience working in a large, global law or related professional services firm with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to take initiative, pivot quickly and balance legal issues with business risk.
• Sense of urgency and confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

• First line of defense performing and resolving legal and business conflicts within the organization (50% of time).
• Translate, review, and administer letters of engagement, corporate contracts, agreements, and related materials.
• Work with key internal stakeholders to draft, translate, review, administer, update, and address privacy, compliance, and ethics matters.
• File management and document tracking administration.
• Ensure regional corporate compliance and initiatives keep pace with our growth and developments in the law, regulations, and corporate policy in LATAM.
• Collaborate on special projects and respond to ad hoc requests as needed.