Lawyer with 10+ years in regulatory compliance and legal analysis, now focused on remote roles in compliance, legal operations, or digital policy. EU citizen (Sweden). Experienced in translating complex legal and regulatory frameworks into clear, decision-ready outputs. Interested in companies working on AI governance, content policy, or emerging technology.
Yahaira L
@yahairal
Lawyer | Human rights, gender & compliance | 15+ yrs in courts & agencies | AI governance & digital policy | Remote-ready
What I'm looking for
Colombian-Swedish lawyer and policy analyst with 15+ years of experience across judicial institutions, national regulatory agencies, and civil society (Colombia). My work spans administrative law, constitutional rights, regulatory compliance, and human rights documentation — including gender-based violence research that reached Colombia's Constitutional Court.
I hold a Master's in Religion, Peace and Conflict from Uppsala University, Sweden (2025) and EU citizenship. I am actively building expertise in AI governance and digital policy through professional experience and further training.
I bring rigorous legal analysis, high-quality policy writing, and a Global South perspective to roles in AI governance, trust and safety, compliance, and policy research. Available for remote work immediately.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AI Data Rater
Telus International Ai
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Evaluated digital content and advertisements for compliance with ethical standards and user protection policies, applying guidelines to assess safety and fairness. Supported quality assurance through consistent, detail-oriented content evaluation.
Researcher & Language Instructor
Self Employed
Jan 2019 - Jan 2025 (6 years)
Completed graduate studies in religion, peace, and conflict and in teaching Spanish as a foreign language, and conducted thesis research on gender, women's empowerment, and symbolic narratives in structural violence contexts. Delivered Spanish language instruction to adult learners and secondary students.
Lawyer - Regulatory
National Superintendence of Health (Supersalud)
Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 (3 years)
Analyzed complex regulatory sanction cases and produced decision-ready legal outputs supporting second-instance administrative decisions. Synthesized regulatory frameworks into structured analytical formats to support governance and compliance.
Legal Analyst
Colpensiones (National Pension Fund)
Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)
Produced legal analyses on social security jurisprudence and contributed to institutional publications improving access to legal developments. Supported interpretation and dissemination of legal standards relevant to the pension system.
Law Clerk
Administrative Tribunal of Cundinamarca
Jan 2009 - Jan 2014 (5 years)
Drafted legal memoranda, case summaries, and judicial decisions across administrative and constitutional law, including fundamental rights cases. Developed strong analytical expertise in administrative law and public decision-making processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Uppsala University
Master's degree, Degree of Master of Arts in Theology: Religion Studies (Religion, Peace and Conflict)
2024 - 2025
Grade: N/A
Activities and societies: N/A
Interdisciplinary master’s program examining how religion and ethics shape conflict, peacebuilding, and social justice movements. It strengthens skills in critical analysis, research, and persuasive writing for academic and public debate.
University of Barcelona
Master's degree, Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language
Master's program in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language at the University of Barcelona, completed in 2019.
University of the Rosary
Specialization, Environmental Law
Specialization in Environmental Law at the University of the Rosary in Colombia.
Industrial University of Santander
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the Industrial University of Santander, validated in Sweden.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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