Senior Legal Counsel LATAM

In-house legal counsel responsible for commercial contracting, corporate governance for Mexican entities, multi-jurisdictional regulatory and compliance strategy, financial licensing, and pragmatic legal advice on operational, product, and strategic matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate B2B, SaaS, API licensing, payment network, and strategic partnership agreements.
• Support corporate governance and compliance requirements for Mexican entities.
• Navigate regulatory frameworks covering payments, digital assets, and data privacy.
• Assist with obtaining and maintaining financial licenses across key markets.
• Provide business-oriented legal advice on operational, product, and strategic issues.
• Collaborate with product, finance, compliance, and risk teams to assess and mitigate legal risks.

Requirements

• LLB, JD, or equivalent degree with qualification to practice law in Mexico.
• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Business-fluent Spanish and English; Portuguese is a plus.
• Familiarity with Mexican regulatory regimes for payments, financial products, and virtual assets.
• Strong project management, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and navigate ambiguity.

Benefits

• Insurance coverage after probation
• Reap Card stipend and remote setup allowance
• Use of AI tools at work with opportunities to learn, experiment, and grow
• Flexible hybrid/remote work environment
• Collaborative culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning