Deputy General Counsel - Bogota, ColombiaAbout World Business Lenders (www.wbl.com)World Business Lenders (WBL) provides general purpose short-term real estate collateralized commercial loans to a broad customer base comprised of small and medium sized businesses throughout the United States that lack access to traditional funding. WBL services its loan portfolio and loan portfolios for third parties, specializing in the management of non-performing loan pools and REO.About the Job:The Deputy General Counsel will, generally, strategize and collaborate with business units on legal, compliance, regulatory and operational matters, and provide accurate and timely counsel.Responsibilities:Provide advice, guidance and support in connection with corporate transactions, in collaboration with business partnersStructure, negotiate and memorialize debt and equity financingsMaintain a best practices corporate governance environment and protocolSupport the administration and maintenance of the company's compliance programResearch and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operationsCoordinate all legal and regulatory aspects of the loan origination processSupport default management, loss mitigation and related litigation effortsDevelop and monitor Legal department policies and proceduresManage and oversee outside counselOther projects and duties as assignedRequirementsJD required from accredited law schoolAdmitted to the bar in any of the United States or D.C. preferred6-10 years' experience; law firm experience required, combined in-house legal experience desirableAble to effectively and independently organize and manage multiple assignments and changing prioritiesDemonstrated leadership and project management experienceAble to perform high-level legal services with minimal supervisionStrong legal research, document drafting and writing skillsSuperior analytical skillsExcellent business judgmentStrong verbal communication and negotiation skillsExcellent practical and creative problem-solving skillsPositive, team-oriented and collaborative attitudeComputer skills - Microsoft Word, Excel and OutlookBenefitsUSD Salary, rate based on experience.11 Paid US holiday days per year.Full-time Consultancy Contract.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionLegalIndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr