About this role:
this is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team as a legal assistant. The successful candidate will provide essential support to the director of legal unit in all areas of responsibility.
duties and responsibilities:
* provide day-to-day assistance to the director of legal unit in internal and external communications, drafting, editing, and preparation of correspondence and other legal documents.
* maintain confidential files and perform special projects upon request.
* support contract life cycle management drafting, review, negotiation, amendment, release, quality control, management, contracts, and agreements entered by national and international entities.
* research and analyze treaties, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures from various jurisdictions to ensure compliance and provide legal counsel and advice.
* establish and maintain file tracking systems, databases, records, and/or documents, ensuring confidentiality and privacy.
* prepare agendas, attend meetings, take minutes, capture action items, and ensure follow-up and prep time for participants.
* manage and track high volumes of tasks and projects, participate in process optimization, and ensure proper follow-up of entrusted matters.
requirements:
* valid license to practice law with a law degree from a reputable university.
* minimum 3 years of experience in corporate law or commercial/contract law in either a company or legal firm.
* proficiency in english and spanish, with a minimum c1 score in cefr.
* excellent organizational, writing, research, and communication skills, including the ability to communicate legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
* able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion.