Jr Lawyer (Legal and Compliance)

General Description Of Position

Please note:this is an on-site position based inManagua, Nicaragua.Only Nicaraguan applicants will be accepted

We are looking for a results-driven Jr. Lawyer (Legal and Compliance) to join our legal team. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the company's operations remain compliant with local and international regulations, particularly in the areas of alcohol distribution and corporate law. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research skills, experience in legal document preparation, and a solid understanding of regulatory compliance in both the Nicaraguan and US markets. The Jr. Lawyer will also be responsible for maintaining internal compliance systems, preparing legal documents, and fostering positive relationships with regulators and key stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain compliance with Nicaraguan law
• Prepare contracts for different legal scenarios
• Maintain current knowledge of legal developments relevant to each location and industry sector
• Trademark Registration (US)
• Creation of legal documents
• 3 tier system, alcohol distribution chain:
• DTC (Direct to Consumer) distribution permit applications and renewals
• Wholesale Permit Applications
• Registration and Monitoring of COLA
• Creation of corporations and LLC's
• Obtaining EIN (Employer Identification Number)
• DBA Creation
• Perform legal research
• Organize and strengthen the databases and tracking systems
• Analyzing and updating existing compliance policies and related documentation
• Communicating compliance policies and guidelines to Management and designated departments
• Developing and executing new policies and procedures as required
• Applying for compliance certification and regulatory approval
• Maintaining communication with regulators and following up on applications
• Keeping up with compliance requirements and amendments to regulations
• Synthesize and arrange information as well as establish reference tools to make usability easy by the team

Requirements
• Fulfill at least 1- 2 years’ experience in legal positions
• Bachelor’s degree in law
• Effective research and professional networking skills
• Skilled in the use of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook at an advanced level
• Decent knowledge of legal requirements and procedures
• Ideal knowledge or experience working with US compliance
• Ideal knowledge or experience working with DTC and wholesale permits

Qualifications
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
• Diligence and attention to detail
• Creative problem-solving ability
• Good project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and client-facing skills
• Good written and verbal communication
• Confidence and great negotiating skills
• Required to use discretion when dealing with confidential information
• Extremely detail orientated, focus on data entry accuracy

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