Legal Counsel

dLocal; España; A distancia; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global payment solutions company is seeking a qualified lawyer to manage commercial contracts and compliance in a dynamic environment. The role requires strong negotiation skills and familiarity with fintech operations. Offering flexible remote work arrangements, this position promotes creativity and professional growth. Ideal candidates will have experience in international contracts and be fluent in English, with additional language skills being a plus.

Servicios

Remote work opportunities

Flexible schedules

Learning & development programs

Referral bonus program

Language classes

Social budget for team activities

Global coworking rental options

Formación

• 3–5 years of experience at a law firm or in-house in financial services.
• Proven ability to translate legal risk into business guidance.
• Experience in cross-border contracts in fast-paced environments.

Responsabilidades

• Draft and review complex commercial agreements.
• Act as key contact for contract-related matters.
• Create and maintain templates and guidance for consistency.

Conocimientos

Qualified lawyer with professional experience

Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

Solid grounding in compliance issues

Familiarity with payments/financial services

Knowledge of GDPR/data protection

Tech-savvy with contract tools

Proactive problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Fluency in English

Educación

Law degree from recognized institution

Herramientas

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

e-signature platforms

CRM tools

Descripción del empleo

Why should you join dLocal? dLocal enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets. Global brands rely on us to increase conversion rates and simplify payment expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it possible for our merchants to make inroads into the world’s fastest-growing, emerging markets. By joining us you will be a part of an amazing global team that makes it all happen, in a flexible, remote‑first dynamic culture with travel, health and learning benefits, among others. Being a part of dLocal means working with 1000+ teammates from 30+ different nationalities and developing an international career that impacts millions of people’s daily lives. We are builders, we never run from a challenge, we are customer‑centric, and if this sounds like you, we know you will thrive in our team.

What will I be doing?

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, amendments, vendor / procurement agreements, NDAs, DPAs, novations, referral / partnership agreements, terminations, guarantees, and ancillary schedules.
• Act as a key point of contact for commercial deal work, providing clear risk‑based advice and pragmatic alternatives to accelerate safe, high‑quality outcomes.
• Create, maintain, and continuously improve templates, clause libraries, playbooks, and negotiation guidance to drive consistency and speed.
• Partner with Product, Commercial, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and InfoSec on go‑to‑market initiatives, ensuring contract terms reflect operational realities and regulatory requirements.
• Lead on data and privacy contracting topics (DPAs, data transfer mechanisms, sub‑processor and security schedules) in coordination with Privacy and Security.
• Embed regulatory considerations (payments / fintech frameworks, consumer protection) into commercial terms; coordinate with Compliance on AML / sanctions and other mandatory provisions.
• Help design and iterate contracting processes and tooling (CLM, e‑signature), define SLAs / metrics, and champion automation and enablement for business partners.
• Contribute to training and enablement for go‑to‑market teams, improving commercial readiness and contract hygiene across regions.

What skills do I need?

• Qualified lawyer (EU, UK, or APAC) with 3–5 years of professional experience at a law firm and / or in‑house within financial services, fintech, or tech‑enabled businesses.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating cross‑border commercial contracts in fast‑paced environments.
• Solid grounding in general commercial, contractual, and compliance issues; ability to translate legal risk into actionable business guidance.
• Working familiarity with payments / financial services / fintech is desirable; comfort with online platform / e‑commerce contracting is advantageous.
• Practical knowledge of GDPR / data protection in a contracting context (DPAs, data transfer, security annexes).
• Tech‑savvy : comfortable with CLM / e‑signature / CRM, collaboration suites, contract redlining platforms, and basic data / AI tools; able to learn new systems quickly.
• Proven ability to proactively spot issues, design pragmatic remediations, and tailor advice to audience and risk profile.
• Excellent communication skills; capable of crisp writing and structured, outcome‑oriented negotiation.
• A motivated self‑starter who exercises sound judgement and thrives in international, cross‑functional teams across multiple time zones.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; Spanish or another European language is a plus.

What do we offer?

Besides the tailored benefits we have for each country, dLocal will help you thrive and go that extra mile by offering you:

• Remote work: work from anywhere or one of our offices around the globe!
• Flexibility: we have flexible schedules and we are driven by performance.
• 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.
• Learning & development: get access to a Premium Coursera subscription.
• Language classes: we provide free English, Spanish, or Portuguese classes.
• Social budget: you'll get a monthly budget to chill out with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen your connections!
• dLocal Houses: want to rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world coworking with your team? We’ve got your back!

For people based in Montevideo (Uruguay) applying to non‑IT roles, 55% monthly attendance to the office is required.

What happens after you apply? Our Talent Acquisition team is invested in creating the best candidate experience possible, so don’t worry, you will definitely hear from us. We will review your CV and keep you posted by email at every step of the process! Also, you can check out our,,, and for more about dLocal! We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.