Job Description
Associate Corporate Counsel – Privacy
Bogota, Colombia
*ONLY CVs SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH WILL BE CONSIDERED*
The Opportunity:
Anthology delivers education and technology solutions so that students can reach their full potential and learning institutions thrive. Our mission is to empower educators and institutions with meaningful innovation that’s simple and intelligent, inspiring student success and institutional growth.
The Power of Together is built on having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to making diversity, inclusion, and belonging a foundational part of our hiring practices and who we are as a company.
For more information about Anthology and our career opportunities, please visit www.anthology.com.
As a member of our Legal team, you’ll generally support all aspects of Anthology’s business operations globally, with an emphasis on privacy compliance and the Data Privacy Program. Additionally, you will support the security program, regulatory obligations, commercial relationships, strategic initiatives, risk management, and compliance functions. The Legal team is committed to excellence and works as a trusted partner to business units across the company.
Primary responsibilities will include:
- Drafting and negotiating agreements with vendors, customers, partners, and consultants
- Leading and assisting with data privacy program projects such as data mapping, DPIAs, and AI Ethics framework
- Advising business units on strategic issues, new projects, and cutting-edge technology
- Developing and maintaining client-facing data privacy publications and responding to inquiries from clients and individuals
- Managing the privacy by design process and documentation
- Conducting vendor and partner privacy due diligence reviews
- Tracking new data privacy and security laws, court cases, and other developments globally (including US) and communicating them internally and externally
- Researching privacy issues and drafting memos as appropriate
The Candidate:
Required skills/qualifications:
- Fluency in written and spoken English at CEF B2 level or above
- 2-5 years of relevant legal experience at a law firm or in-house
- Qualified Lawyer in Colombia
- Excellent academic credentials
- Deep knowledge of local and good knowledge of global privacy laws
- Experience drafting and negotiating contracts
- Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, judgment, and decision-making skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong self-direction, confidence, and initiative as well as the ability to work with a global team to achieve goals and objectives
- Ability to pay precise attention to detail, commit to quality work product, and provide excellent client service
- Ability to multitask in an organized manner in a dynamic environment
Preferred skills/qualifications:
- Experience in GDPR and US data privacy laws
- Experience in technology sectors
- Experience developing data privacy programs
- Experience with local compliance programs (i.e. SAGRILAFT/PTEE)
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
Anthology is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.