Legal Specialist

Alfa Laval; Bogotá ciudad; Hybrid; COP 90,000,000 - 140,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval is seeking a Legal Coordinator to join our team and support operations across Hispanic America. You will act as a key partner to the business, providing legal and commercial support, coordinating contract reviews, and ensuring alignment with internal policies and compliance standards.

In this multinational environment, you will work closely with various business functions, internal stakeholders and external advisors, contributing to the continuous improvement of legal processes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in legal, contractual or commercial compliance roles.
• Experience in a multinational environment.
• Knowledge of commercial contracts, risk management and corporate compliance.
• Export control regulations and data protection knowledge a plus.
• Intermediate level of English.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented and sound judgement.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration across countries.

Responsibilities

• Review, coordinate and support negotiation of commercial contracts in line with policies.
• Identify legal, commercial and compliance risks; recommend actions and escalate as needed.
• Support compliance initiatives including export controls and data protection regulations.
• Review and map existing contracts and purchase orders to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisors on legal matters.
• Develop improvements to legal procedures, templates and guidelines.
• Provide training on contract matters, policies and compliance to business teams.
• Monitor regulatory developments and strengthen regional legal risk management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

English (Intermediate)

Contractual risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field

Job description

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources.

Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the job

We are looking for a Legal Coordinator to join our team and support our operations across Hispanic America.

In this role, you will act as a key partner to the business, providing legal and commercial support, coordinating contract reviews, identifying potential risks and ensuring alignment with internal policies and compliance standards.

You will work closely with different business functions, internal stakeholders and external legal advisors, contributing to the continuous improvement of legal processes and supporting business decisions across the region.

This is an exciting opportunity to take part in the development and strengthening of legal processes within a multinational environment.

Key responsibilities

• Review, coordinate and support the negotiation of commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with Alfa Laval’s policies, terms and conditions.
• Identify and assess potential legal, commercial and compliance risks, recommending appropriate actions and escalating matters when necessary.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of compliance requirements, including export control and data protection regulations (GDPR).
• Review and map existing commercial contracts and purchase orders to identify gaps, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors to address legal matters and support business operations.
• Develop and implement improvements to legal procedures, contract templates and internal guidelines.
• Provide guidance and training to business teams on contractual matters, corporate policies and compliance requirements.
• Monitor relevant regulatory developments and contribute to initiatives that strengthen legal risk management across the region.

What you know

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in legal, contractual or commercial compliance-related functions.
• Previous experience working in a multinational environment.
• Understanding of commercial contracts, contractual risk management and corporate compliance.
• Knowledge of export control regulations and data protection requirements is an advantage.
• Intermediate level of English.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and countries.
• Proactive mindset, adaptability and a continuous improvement approach.

What’s in it for you?

You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and international environment, collaborating with different countries across Hispanic America and contributing to the development of legal processes that support business growth.

At Alfa Laval, we value initiative, continuous learning and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your professional career.