Sobre este puesto de Legal Counsel - APAC en Dlocal
Why Join dLocal?
dLocal is the financial infrastructure powering global commerce in the world's fastest-growing markets. The biggest companies in the world trust us to unlock growth in 60+ countries across emerging markets—moving money where others see complexity. We don't just process payments; we are architects of payment ecosystems and partners in our customers' expansion. You'll work alongside 1,300+ teammates from 40+ nationalities and tackle global challenges from day one.
What will you be doing?
· Draft, review, analyse and negotiate commercial agreements, including merchant agreements, processor agreements, amendments, NDAs, novation agreements and guarantees.
· Provide practical legal support on legal commercial contract matters for the business.
· Partner with legal colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders on product, regulatory and compliance topics.
· Create and improve templates, policies and procedures to support scale, consistency and efficiency across the legal function.
· Identify automation opportunities to simplify workflows and strengthen the way legal support is delivered to the business.
What skills do you need?
· 5+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally from a top law firm and/or in-house within financial services, fintech or M&A-heavy environments.
· Strong background in commercial, contractual and corporate law.
· Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
· Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills.
· Ability to identify legal and business risks, apply sound judgment and offer pragmatic solutions.
· Comfort working with multiple stakeholders across regions, time zones and functions.
· Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to have
· Experience in payments, fintech, financial services or online businesses.
· Exposure to cross-border legal matters and international stakeholder management.
· Experience improving legal templates, processes or legal operational efficiency.
Besides the tailored benefits we have for each country, dLocal will help you thrive and go that extra mile by offering you:- 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.- 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.- Work From Anywhere: Team members can work while traveling for up to 3 months every year.
