Legal Counsel - LATAM

ABOUT UTIMACO

Utimaco is a worldwide supplier of professional cyber-security solutions and is based in Aachen, Germany. Since 1983, Utimaco develops hardware security modules and compliance solutions for telecommunication provider regulations. Utimaco is a world-market leader in both segments. Customers and parters of Utimaco in all parts of the world trust the company's long-term, proven reliability and investments protection, as well as its many certified IT security standards. Utimaco stands for recognizes product quality, user-friendly software, excellent support and trusted high security-made in Germany. 

To further strengthen our Corporate Unit we are looking for a:   Legal Counsel - LATAM

Your tasks:

  • Advise the business units of the group of companies in all legal matters an independent and self-reliant manner following the framework of Utimaco group’s legal management
  • Review and create contracts of all kinds, especially in IT law
  • Negotiate contracts with customers and partners in LATAM and internationally, and evaluate their terms and conditions
  • Assume responsibility for compliance with applicable laws and drafting and enforcing internal compliance policies
  • Advise Utimaco group’s legal management of applicable and upcoming local laws and regulations
  • Ensure legal control and advice in cross-divisional projects
  • If required, occasionally travel to meet different teams and partners

Your profile:

 Experience & Education•

  •   Experience as in-house lawyer
  •    A fully qualified lawyer and have at least 4-6 years of professional experience
  •  International environment or a commercial law firm experience
  • Legal experience in IT law
  • Knowledge of legal regimes in the LATAM region and respective business experience


Skills & Abilities

  •  Ability to familiarize yourself with unknown legal topics and complex, technical issues
  • Ability to work independently and with a high degree of independence
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills; capable of articulating complex concepts and solutions in Spanish and English
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work with an international team in different locations

We offer you:

Meal Vouchers

Vacation/Holidays

Christmas Bonus

Medical Insurance


DO YOU FEEL ADDRESSED?

Then we look forward to receiving your detailed application stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Apply