Corporate Legal Counsel - Bilingual at Encora

Lima, Lima, Peru -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Labor Law, Data Privacy, Technology Services Contracts, Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Secretariat, Legal Analysis, Business Judgment, Cross-functional Collaboration, Internal Consulting, Regulatory Compliance, Information Security, Advanced English, LATAM Operations

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Important Information Location: Peru Work Modality: Hybrid (1–2 days per week in the office) Specialty: Corporate, Commercial, or Labor Law Requirements: CV in English Advanced English communication skills Position Summary We are currently seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel (19660) with advanced conversational English, focused on providing comprehensive corporate legal advice to the organization. This role has a strong emphasis on Peruvian labor law, compliance, data privacy, and technology services contracts, acting as a strategic partner to internal teams and ensuring regulatory compliance in Peru and other LATAM countries. Responsibilities and Duties Provide legal advice to internal teams (Finance, Talent Acquisition, People & Culture, Operations, among others). Support matters related to Peruvian labor law (hiring, terminations, and compliance). Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and IT services contracts. Execute and follow up on compliance matters in Peru and other LATAM countries. Advise on personal data protection, privacy, and information security. Manage corporate secretariat duties: corporate and notarial minutes, and annual corporate obligations. Requirements and Skills Qualified lawyer / Attorney-at-law. 5+ years of experience as a Corporate Lawyer / Legal Counsel. Experience in labor law and/or compliance, data privacy, or cybersecurity. Strong experience in contract negotiation and management, ideally IT / technology services contracts. Knowledge of personal data protection and information security. English level B2 (upper-intermediate to advanced). Experience advising internal stakeholders and working cross-functionally. Experience with operations in Peru. Desirable: experience in other LATAM countries. Key Competencies Strong legal analysis skills with solid business judgment Excellent contract negotiation skills Clear and effective communication with non-legal teams Practical, solution-oriented mindset Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and priorities What We Are Looking for in This Role A hands-on attorney, closely aligned with the business and internal teams An autonomous profile, but not a managerial role; reporting to the Senior Corporate Counsel Clear orientation toward internal consulting, not only reactive legal support Interest in regional growth and the technology sector About Encora Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner for many of the world’s leading enterprises and digital-native companies. With more than 9,000 experts across 47+ offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encora’s technology practices include Product Engineering and Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data and Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering. At Encora, we hire professionals solely based on their skills and qualifications and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.

Responsibilities

The role involves providing comprehensive corporate legal advice, focusing heavily on Peruvian labor law, compliance, data privacy, and technology contracts, while acting as a strategic partner to internal teams.