About this role
Legal Counsel
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Providing legal advice on daily operations to all areas of the company and document management for Perú. The position may require providing legal services to other countries in the region (subject to capability of the team and future requirements).
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Handling corporate matters (incorporation of companies, holding of AGMs), contractual (preparation, review, modification of contracts with financial entities, clients and suppliers), regulatory compliance, procedural, dispute resolution, labor, administrative, real estate, intellectual property, insurance and customs issues.
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Provide legal support for special projects (e.g., M&A, developments, financings)
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Preventing/foreseeing contingencies and resolution of disputes.
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Identifying and evaluating legal risks and mitigating them.
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Compiling legal documents and creating files and document management systems.
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Monitoring legal risk matrix (contracts, permits, licenses, certifications, regulatory compliance, among others).
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Performing other functions assigned by your immediate superior.
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JOB PROFILE
EDUCATION
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Law degree in Perú
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ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
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Post-graduate studies in corporate/commercial law appreciated.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / DESIREABLE
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Work experience of at least 5 years occupying similar positions in industrial or sector companies, or at law firms.
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TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
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Experience in business legal advice, preferably in the warehousing and transportation services industry.
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Knowledge and experience in corporate law (corporate, contractual – clients and suppliers, regulatory, insurance, etc.), procedural, labor, administrative, real estate, customs law.
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Solid knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
OTHER SKILLS/BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCES:
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Communication skills, teamwork and efficient decision making.
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Ability to make informed decisions and handle multiple legal matters efficiently. Proactive attitude and orientation towards problem solving.
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Meticulous focus on precision and attention to detail.
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Coordination and review of work done by outside legal counsel.
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Self-starter who can take initiative and operate well in a team environment.
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LANGUAGES
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Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
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Let's redefine the future of the cold chain in Latin America together!
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We are looking for you!
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About Us
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Emergent Cold Latin America is the largest provider of temperature-controlled food storage and logistics solutions in Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded in August 2021 to meet the need for modern cold chain solutions in the market and the growing demand from both local and global clients, the company has quickly established itself as a key player in the industry.
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Emergent Cold LatAm is building a high-quality cold chain network to deliver end-to-end temperature-controlled food logistics solutions across the region.
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The company currently operates 78 food warehouses in 11 countries in Latin America.
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Introduce Yourself
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Can’t find a vacancy that matches what you’re looking for? We’d still love to learn about your talents!
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Emergent Cold LatAm is constantly growing and always open to adding people who are passionate, committed, and ready to make a difference.
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