Senior Legal Counsel LATAM
You are an in house counsel You will draft review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements including B2B contracts SaaS agreements API licensing payment network agreements and strategic partnerships You will support corporate governance for Mexican entities including maintaining corporate records and liaising with external counsel as needed Regulatory and Compliance Strategy Navigate complex multi jurisdictional regulatory frameworks relating to payments digital assets and data privacy Assist in obtaining and maintaining financial licenses across key global markets Ad Hoc Legal Matters Provide pragmatic business oriented legal advice on day to day operational product and strategic issues Cross Functional Collaboration Work closely with product finance compliance and risk teams to assess legal risks and implement solutions aligned with business goals
Responsibilities
- Draft review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements including B2B contracts SaaS agreements API licensing payment network agreements such as Visa and strategic partnerships
- Support corporate governance for Mexican entities including maintaining corporate records and liaising with external counsel as needed
- Navigate regulatory frameworks relating to payments digital assets and data privacy and assist in obtaining and maintaining financial licenses across key markets
- Provide pragmatic business oriented legal advice on day to day operational product and strategic issues
- Collaborate cross functionally with product finance compliance and risk teams to assess legal risks and implement solutions aligned with business goals
Requirements
- LLB JD or equivalent degree with qualification to practice law in Mexico
- 5+ years of post qualification experience in corporate and commercial law with in house startup fintech or web3 experience is a plus
- Business fluent Spanish and English; Portuguese is a big plus
- Familiarity with Mexican regulatory regimes applicable to payments financial products and virtual assets
- Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to juggle priorities
- Ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity
Benefits
- Insurance coverage after probation
- Reap Card stipend and remote setup allowance
- Use of AI tools at work with space to learn, experiment, and grow with them