Legal Officer - Medellin (F/M/X)

Overview Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success. At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here’s what our recruitment process looks like: Brief Call : Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you! Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities! Case study : Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc. As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate\'s shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience. We look forward to meeting you! Job description We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Legal Officer to join our dynamic and international legal team at Amaris Consulting. This role is ideal for a legal professional with strong expertise in labor, corporate, and commercial law , particularly in Latin American (LATAM) jurisdictions. As part of our global operations, you will play a key role in advising on legal matters across multiple countries, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic business decisions. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to maintaining high legal standards across all operations. Key Responsibilities Provide expert legal advice on labor law matters across LATAM, including complex employee relations, disciplinary processes, terminations, and employment contract negotiations. Draft, review, and update employment agreements , corporate policies, and internal procedures in accordance with local legal requirements. Monitor and analyze changes in labor, corporate, and commercial legislation ; communicate implications to relevant stakeholders proactively. Advise on cross-border employment issues , including expatriation processes and international assignments. Review, draft, and support the negotiation of commercial agreements to ensure compliance with legal standards and alignment with corporate objectives. Coordinate with external legal counsel for specialized legal matters when necessary. Deliver training sessions and workshops for HR and management teams on relevant legal topics. Your Profile Master’s degree in Law. Minimum of 4 years’ experience in labor, corporate, and commercial law, with a strong focus on LATAM jurisdictions. Demonstrated ability to handle complex legal matters and provide actionable legal guidance. Solid experience in contract negotiation and review (employment and commercial). Strong communication, interpersonal, and advisory skills. Capable of working both independently and as part of a multicultural, international team . Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English – both written and spoken (mandatory). What we offer An international community bringing together 110+ different nationalities An environment where trust has a central place: 70% of our key leaders started their careers at the first level of responsibilities A robust training system with our internal Academy and 250+ available modules A vibrant workplace that frequently gathers for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.) Strong commitments to CSR notably through participation in our WeCare Together program Our Hiring Process Short phone call with our talent acquisition team to discuss your ambitions and how they align with Mantu's mission. First interview with your future manager or director. In this interview you will know more about your role, your mission, the challenges, and the skills we value. Second interview with a senior leader or your future teammates. This is the time to share what you've discovered about us and how thrilled you are to join us and how well we fit with your expectation. Third with the department director. If we are a perfect match, this interview might just end with a job offer. At Amaris Consulting, we strive to ensure a diverse and inclusive working environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr