Job Description

What does dLocal do? dLocal is the #1 payments leader focused on emerging markets and helps some of the best companies in the world expand in emerging countries. Global brands such as Amazon and Microsoft rely on us to increase conversion by eliminating complexity and managing their payments expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it simple and risk-free for our client partners to make inroads into the world's fastest-growing, emerging markets.

What's the opportunity? 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.

What will I be doing? The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice to Dlocal's processor's 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 I need? Fluency in French and 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 happens when I apply? First, submit your application in English so we can review your CV. We will then reach out to you by email if we find that your profile is a fit for our role and schedule a virtual interview via Google Meets with HR. You will be updated regarding the specific steps along the process. If you don't hear from us this time, don't worry! We're constantly updating our careers page with new positions, make sure to come back and apply for a different one!

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