Legal Counsel

Only resumes in English will be considered.

Location: Colombia

Telesign connects protects and proactively defends companies customers and the digital interactions between them. With powerful AI that delivers identity with speed accuracy and global reach we enable Continuous Trust. Empowering companies to transact communicate and engage with their customers free of fear Continuous Trust makes the promise of the digital economy possible.

We are looking for a Mid-Level Legal Counsel who can take ownership of complex legal matters drive negotiations and manage high-stakes interactions with clients and regulatory entities. This role requires a professional with solid legal expertise negotiation skills and the ability to balance operational execution with strategic thinking. The ideal candidate will bring experience in TELCO or technology industries and demonstrate the maturity to handle sensitive matters with urgency and precision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the negotiation drafting and review of a wide range of contracts across corporate SME BPO and retail clients.
• Act as the primary contact with regulatory entities such as CRC and SIC managing user complaints cyber security cases and rights of petition.
• Handle urgent legal actions such as tutelas ensuring high-quality responses even outside of standard office hours.
• Provide guidance on compliance-sensitive matters in collaboration with the Compliance Officer.
• Prepare and manage corporate documentation including board minutes shareholder records and other governance-related materials.
• Advise internal stakeholders (commercial operations and leadership teams) on legal risks and opportunities always ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manage relationships with clients directly ensuring a high level of service and building trust through effective communication and timely legal solutions.
• Stay updated on telecommunications technology and international regulatory frameworks to strengthen the companys legal strategy.

Essential Requirements:

• At least 4 years of experience in telecoms regulation ideally gained in-house or with a reputable law firm or consultancy.
• Proven expertise in cloud communications and numbering regulation including VoIP and global SIP services.
• Demonstrated ability to act with autonomy and strategic foresight even in the absence of clear legal frameworks.
• Experience of liaising directly with telecoms regulators and managing complex licensing processes.
• Fluency in English.
• Exceptional written communication skills capable of delivering concise clear and well-structured written guidance tailored to the audience whether internal business teams external counsel or regulators.
• LATAM regulatory experience preferred; global exposure advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset and a willingness to share knowledge.
• Unafraid to take the initiative challenge existing practices and take ownership of outcomes from start to finish.
• Legal degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience in data protection laws would be a plus.

About Telesign:

Telesign connects and protects online experiences with sophisticated customer identity and engagement solutions. Through APIs that deliver user verification data insights and communications we solve todays unique customer challenges by bridging businesses to the complex world of global telecommunications.

Telesign is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe our differences help us create a better workplace a better product and a better community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color ancestry religion national origin marital status pregnancy sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression age genetic information disability military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law ordinance or regulation.

Telesign is an Affirmative Action Employer and as part of the commitment to AAP it will seek to ensure affirmative action to provide equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and that all personnel activities such as the recruitment selection training compensation benefits discipline promotion transfer layoff and termination processes remain free of illegal discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristic.

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