The Role
Provide business-facing legal advice for commercial contracts (processor agreements, NDAs, novations, guarantees), draft and negotiate agreements, partner with global legal teams on regulatory, product and strategic matters, create templates/policies, and drive process and productivity improvements.
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Why should you join dLocal?
dLocal enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets. Global brands rely on us to increase conversion rates and simplify payment expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it possible for our merchants to make inroads into the world’s fastest-growing, emerging markets.
By joining us you will be a part of an amazing global team that makes it all happen. Being a part of dLocal means working with 1000+ teammates from 30+ different nationalities and developing an international career that impacts millions of people’s daily lives. We are builders, we never run from a challenge, we are customer-centric, and if this sounds like you, we know you will thrive in our team.
The position is for a commercial Legal Counsel who will work with the processor's team while also supporting the wider business in a range of commercial and legal matters. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, flexible self-starter with a global outlook and collaborative working style.
All applications and resumes must be filled and submitted in English
What will you be doing?
- The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice to Dlocal’s contracts' team. This is a business-facing role in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with regular exposure to senior stakeholders. The primary role responsibilities are:
- Drafting, analysis, and negotiation of commercial agreements, including processor agreements and amendments to these agreements, NDAs, novation agreements, and guarantees.
- Partnering with legal team members across our global organization and working with senior colleagues and functional leaders on a variety of strategic projects, regulatory issues, product development, business development opportunities, and legal department operational matters.
- Creating and advising on templates, policies, and procedures to address new requirements.
- Identifying productivity improvements and helping to drive and direct process changes to ensure continuing efficiency.
What skills do you need?
- Fluency in English is required including excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Law degree from a top-tier university, specialization in business law, financial services regulation, or international law is a plus.
- At least 5 years post qualification experience with a major law firm and/or in-house experience in the Financial Services industry or M&A.
- General legal background and experience with common issues related to commercial, contractual, and corporate law.
- Knowledge and understanding of payments, financial services or fintech would be desirable.
- Experience with online businesses would also be advantageous.
- Ability to proactively identify relevant business and legal issues.
- Ability to apply the law to novel situations and to demonstrate the ability to find pragmatic and creative solutions to business issues where appropriate.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to assimilate information quickly.
- Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under challenging circumstances and an aptitude for working effectively on international cross-functional teams and projects.
- An intelligent and enthusiastic self-starter content to work autonomously.
- Flexibility to work with colleagues in South America, Europe, the United States, Africa and Asia and accommodate calls and deadlines aligned to their time zones.
What do we offer?
Besides the tailored benefits we have for each country, dLocal will help you thrive and go that extra mile by offering you:
- Flexibility: we have flexible schedules and we are driven by performance.
- Fintech industry: work in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, with plenty to build and boost your creativity.
- Referral bonus program: our internal talents are the best recruiters - refer someone ideal for a role and get rewarded.
- Social budget: you'll get a monthly budget to chill out with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen your connections!
- dLocal Houses: want to rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world coworking with your team? We’ve got your back!
Flexibility in how you work: We focus on impact and productivity over fixed hours. This means our teams have flexible schedules and, depending on your role and location, you will combine self‑managed focus time with moments of in‑person connection in our collaboration hubs.
What happens after you apply?
Our Talent Acquisition team is invested in creating the best candidate experience possible, so don’t worry, you will definitely hear from us. We will review your CV and keep you posted by email at every step of the process!
Also, you can check out our webpage, Linkedin and Youtube for more about dLocal!
Skills Required
- Fluency in English, excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Law degree
- Specialization in business law, financial services regulation, or international law
- At least 5 years post-qualification experience with a major law firm and/or in-house in Financial Services or M&A
- General legal background and experience with commercial, contractual, and corporate law issues
- Knowledge and understanding of payments, financial services or fintech
- Experience with online businesses
- Ability to proactively identify relevant business and legal issues
- Ability to apply the law to novel situations and find pragmatic, creative solutions
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to assimilate information quickly
- Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and ability to stay calm under pressure
- Independent self-starter able to work autonomously
- Flexibility to work across multiple time zones with global colleagues
- Applications and resumes must be submitted in English
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The Company
What We Do
dLocal started with one goal – to close the payments innovation gap between global enterprise companies, and customers in emerging economies. We have over 900 payment methods, in more than 40 countries. With the ability to accept local payment methods and facilitate cross-border fund settlement worldwide, our merchants reach billions of underserved consumers in the high-growth markets of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. dLocal offers the ideal payment solutions for global commerce: Payins: Accept local payment methods Payouts: Compliantly send funds cross-border Defense Suite: Manage fraud effectively dLocal for Platforms: Unify your platform’s payment solution Local Issuing: Localize payments for your gig-economy workers, suppliers, and partners
