Access Now is hiring a
The Organization and Role
About Access Now
Access Now is a growing international human rights organization dedicated to defending and extending the digital rights of users at risk around the world, including issues of privacy, security, freedom of expression, and transparency. Our policy, advocacy, technology, and operations teams have staff presences in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East/North Africa (MENA), North America, and South/Southeast Asia, to provide global support to our mission.
About this role
The Legal Officer - LatAm assists and facilitates our legal compliance and operations in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a focus on key legal matters, including contracting, international business and sanctions law, employment law, legal risk management, data protection, compliance, and intellectual property. The Legal Officer - LatAm supports the mission of Access Now by ensuring success in programs and goals specific to the Latin America and Caribbean region.
The Legal Officer - LatAm sits within the Legal Arm, working closely with and reporting through the Associate General Counsel.
What you will do
Skills, education, and mindset you will bring
The Details
Location
This is a full-time position focused on the Latin America Region. While preference is for an individual to work in and around San José, Costa Rica, there is openness to various locations across the Latin America Region or the US. The successful candidate must possess the right to work in the location in which they will be based. At this time most Access Now Team Members are working through hybrid office arrangements, combining remote at-home work with intermittent use of co-working spaces. Primary work hours will align to the Latin America Region.
Remuneration
Access Now offers competitive compensation and benefits packages that align with location and regional markets, in line with skills, preparation, and depth of experience. As example, if the role is filled in San José, Costa Rica, anticipated, initial placement within the salary range is around $4,600 USD gross monthly - depending on depth of experience.
Benefits for this specific role are tied to the location, and will vary. Regardless of location, all Team Members benefit from a strong global culture aligned around:
Work-life balance...including a generous paid time-off program between 36 and 40 days annually
Access to supplemental health care insurance policies
Professional development and growth opportunities
Extensive workplace flexibility
Organizational resilience and support for all team members, including paid family leave and employee assistance programs
Connection to a diverse, global team of passionate, principled professionals
Opportunities to recharge (including one month of paid refresher leave after 4 years)
How to Apply
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We are a global human rights organization committed to inclusivity and equity, and seek the most talented team members who bring their true selves, with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We are interested in receiving applications from people who consider themselves as under-represented in their talent communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and encourage diversity and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. Our commitment applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.
Published 2022-08-24