Legal Counsel - EMEA at dLocal

• 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 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 you need?

• Fluency in English and French 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