Senior Legal Counsel, LATAM

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico.

📋 Description

• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate a diverse array of commercial agreements, such as B2B customer contracts, SaaS agreements, API licensing, payment network agreements (e.g., Visa), and strategic partnerships.

• Assist with corporate compliance obligations for Mexican entities, which includes maintaining corporate documentation and coordinating with external legal counsel as necessary.

• Navigate intricate, multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks associated with payments, digital assets, and data privacy.

• Aid in the acquisition and upkeep of financial licenses across major global markets.

• Deliver practical, business-focused legal counsel on everyday operational, product, and strategic matters.

• Collaborate closely with product, finance, compliance, and risk teams to evaluate legal risks and implement solutions that align with business objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• LLB, JD, or an equivalent degree, with the necessary qualifications to practice law in Mexico.

• Over 5 years of post-qualification experience in corporate/commercial law.

• In-house experience within a start-up atmosphere and/or in the fintech or web3 sector is advantageous.

• Proficient in both Spanish and English (spoken and written, including negotiation and contract drafting); fluency in Portuguese is a significant advantage.

• Knowledge of Mexican regulatory frameworks relevant to payments, financial products, and virtual asset activities.

• Excellent project management and organizational abilities with a keen eye for detail and thoughtfulness.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and ensure legal projects remain on schedule, while coordinating with stakeholders and seeing each project through to completion.

• Willingness to take ownership of responsibilities, work independently, and navigate through ambiguity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Insurance coverage following the probation period.

• Reap Card stipend and remote work setup allowance.

• Access to AI tools in the workplace — along with opportunities to learn, experiment, and grow with them.

• A culture that promotes innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning.