Corporate Lawyer — Chile

Nearshore Business Solutions; Santiago; Hybrid; CLP 12,000,000 - 18,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nearshore Business Solutions is seeking a Corporate Lawyer to support international clients operating in Chile. The role focuses on entity formation, compliance, and ongoing corporate administration to ensure efficient and compliant Chilean operations.

The candidate will handle incorporation, registrations, tax onboarding, and preparation of corporate documents, while communicating with clients in English and Spanish. Hybrid work in Santiago is offered.

Qualifications

• Law degree from a Chilean university and license to practice in Chile.
• Active membership or registration with relevant Chilean authorities.
• Minimum 3 years in corporate/commercial law.
• Fluent Spanish and professional-level English.
• Experience drafting incorporation documents and corporate resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate incorporation of Chilean entities (SpA, S.A., Ltda.) and coordinate notarization/registration.
• Coordinate tax registrations with SII and related activities.
• Appoint local legal representatives as required under Chilean law.
• Draft/shareholder/board resolutions, powers of attorney, and minutes.
• Maintain corporate records, books, and annual filings.
• Prepare ownership, tax, and compliance documentation for Chilean authorities.
• Coordinate with notaries, Registro de Comercio, SII, and other agencies.
• Provide advisory support on employment, contracts, and corporate structuring.
• Review and negotiate international contracts for Chilean operations.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract drafting

Entity incorporation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Licenciatura en Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales (Chile)

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Lawyer — Chile
Location: Chile — Santiago preferred (Hybrid)
Type of Contract: Full-Time | Independent Contractor | Monthly Retainer
Salary Range: Market Rates, negotiable based on experience
Language Requirements: Fluent Spanish and professional-level English

Our client is seeking a skilled Corporate Lawyer with strong Chilean corporate and commercial law experience to support international clients establishing and operating entities in Chile. You will play a key role in entity formation, statutory compliance, legal representation, and ongoing corporate administration. Your work will directly impact clients' ability to establish and maintain compliant Chilean operations efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the incorporation of Chilean legal entities, including SpA, S.A., and Ltda., by preparing incorporation documents and coordinating notarization and registration with the Registro de Comercio and relevant authorities
• Coordinate initial tax registration and commencement of activities with the Servicio de Impuestos Internos (SII), including management of required tax and electronic filing credentials
• Act as, or coordinate the appointment of, local legal representatives and authorized representatives for client entities as required under Chilean law
• Draft and review powers of attorney, board resolutions, shareholder resolutions, and meeting minutes, and manage their notarization, registration, and ongoing validity
• Manage ongoing corporate compliance obligations, including maintenance of corporate records, shareholder documentation, statutory books, and annual or periodic corporate filings
• Prepare and maintain beneficial ownership, tax, and other corporate compliance documentation required by Chilean authorities and applicable regulations
• Coordinate registered office and domiciliation arrangements for client entities
• Liaise directly with international clients and referral partners, including global EOR and PEO providers, in English regarding entity structuring, compliance timelines, and documentation requirements
• Coordinate with notaries, the Registro de Comercio, SII, municipal authorities, and other relevant government agencies to progress incorporation and compliance matters
• Provide ad-hoc legal advisory support on employment law, commercial contracts, corporate structuring, dormant entity maintenance, reorganizations, and dissolution
• Support the review and negotiation of commercial contracts and agreements for international clients operating in Chile

Must-Have Qualifications

• Law degree (Licenciatura en Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales) from an accredited Chilean university and qualification to practice law in Chile
• Active membership or registration with the relevant Chilean legal and professional authorities, as applicable
• Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate/commercial law, ideally supporting foreign-owned entities or international clients
• Strong working knowledge of Chilean corporate and commercial law, including the Código de Comercio, Ley de Sociedades Anónimas, and regulations applicable to SpA entities
• Practical experience with entity incorporation, Registro de Comercio procedures, notarization, and SII registration and tax commencement processes
• Fluent Spanish and professional-level English, both written and spoken
• Experience drafting incorporation documents, powers of attorney, shareholder or board resolutions, and corporate agreements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting global EOR, PEO, or multi-country expansion service providers
• Familiarity with Chilean employment and immigration processes, including matters involving the Dirección del Trabajo and Servicio Nacional de Migraciones
• Experience with beneficial ownership, AML/KYC, and corporate compliance requirements
• Experience with trademark and intellectual property registrations before INAPI
• Experience advising foreign companies on Chilean market entry, corporate structuring, and ongoing entity administration