Who we are

Ilkari is a privately-held start-up based in Dublin, Ireland. We deliver hyper-private scale innovation and technology to safeguard and secure data, enabling true data sovereignty even as the pace of change accelerates. Our best-in-breed sovereign technology delivers privacy and control over where companies’ data resides, where it flows, and how it’s accessed.

We’re here to rewrite the story of data sovereignty – empowering innovators, pioneers and visionaries to make their mark. We believe the sky is not the limit. We strive for the perfect balance of simplicity and excellence in everything we do, and we’re looking for people who are ready to join our journey and rewrite the story of data sovereignty.

Role overview

The Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing in-house legal, corporate, compliance, and data protection support across Ilkari’s group of companies and new investments. The role includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of technology-related agreements and supporting corporate governance, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance functions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

This is an individual contributor role.

What you'll do

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts across areas including software engineering, cloud services, data infrastructure, colocation services, web domains, sales, property, suppliers, and contractors.

• Provide proactive and timely legal and compliance support to internal stakeholders across the business, including Sales, Finance, People, Operations, Compliance, and Executive Leadership.

• Advise on and implement corporate governance, corporate housekeeping, and contract management processes.

• Ensure compliance with GDPR and relevant data protection laws, including reviewing data processing activities and implementing appropriate safeguards.

• Advise on best practices for managing Intellectual Property (IP) assets.

• Advise on regulatory matters applicable to Free Trade Zones (Zonas Francas), including operational, contractual, and compliance requirements.

• Represent Ilkari in dealings with external authorities and organizations.

• Select, instruct, manage, and monitor external legal counsel and consultants

• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and propose and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance.

• Provide practical, hands-on legal support across Ilkari’s evolving business units.

• Monitor ethics and compliance concerns, and coordinate response to alleged data breaches. Maintain statutory registers, filings, and minute books in coordination with an external company secretarial service provider.

• Support the HR/People Team with advisory matters and employee-related queries.

• Promote and uphold Ilkari’s corporate values and standards.

What are we looking for

•Qualified Colombian lawyer with 5+ years of post-qualification experience, gained in law firm and/or in-house legal department.

• Demonstrated expertise in technology-related contracts, including software engineering, cloud services, data infrastructure, and colocation agreements.

• Experience in IP and trademark management, GDPR, and data privacy compliance.

• Strong commercial contracting experience across sales, procurement, property, suppliers, contractor and energy agreements (PPAs).

• Familiarity with regulatory matters applicable to Free Trade Zones (Zonas Francas), including operational, contractual, and compliance requirements.

• Prior experience working in-house or advising clients in the data centre, telecommunications, or digital infrastructure sectors.

• Strong legal drafting, research, and analytical capabilities, with a business oriented mindset and the ability to give practical, risk-based, commercially focused advice.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills; highly responsive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Self-starter, able to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams (Sales, Finance, People, Operations, Compliance, Executive Leadership).

• Native Spanish speaker with professional fluency in English.

What's in it for you

• A friendly, inclusive and multicultural environment - We are made up of over 20 nationalities.

• Private health insurance.

• Gym reimbursement.

• Learning Pocket for personal development.

• Family coverage plan in a multidisciplinary centre (psychology, nutrition, legal & financial advice, image consulting, physical activity, veterinary, etc.).

• Generous referral bonus programme.

• In-company English lessons at different levels with native teachers.

• Three paid volunteering days each year.

• Possibility of enjoying your holiday period before completing the first year with us.