Corporate Lawyer — Peru

Nearshore Business Solutions; Lima Metropolitana; Presencial; PEN 75.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nearshore Business Solutions is seeking a skilled Corporate Lawyer to support international clients establishing and operating entities in Peru. You will handle entity formation, statutory compliance, legal representation, and ongoing corporate administration to ensure efficient Peruvian operations.

The ideal candidate has a law degree, active bar registration in Lima, 3+ years of corporate/commercial experience, and fluent Spanish with professional English to communicate with foreign

Formación

• Law degree from a Peruvian university.
• Active registration with a Lima Bar Association or equivalent.
• 3+ years of corporate/commercial law experience.
• Fluent Spanish and professional-level English.
• Experience drafting incorporation documents and corporate resolutions.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with incorporation filings and SUNARP registration.
• Coordinate SUNAT RUC registration and electronic filing.
• Advise on corporate governance, minutes, and powers of attorney.
• Communicate with international clients in English regarding structures and compliance.
• Prepare and file corporate filings and regulatory documents.

Conocimientos

Bilingual Spanish-English

Legal drafting

Client management

Regulatory compliance

Peruvian corporate law

Educación

Law degree (Título de Abogado)

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Corporate Lawyer — Peru
Location: Peru — Lima preferred
Type of Contract: Full-Time | Independent Contractor | Monthly Retainer
Salary Range: USD 2,200/month, negotiable based on experience
Language Requirements: Fluent Spanish and professional-level English

Our client is seeking a skilled Corporate Lawyer with strong Peruvian corporate and commercial law experience to support international clients establishing and operating entities in Peru. 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 Peruvian operations efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the incorporation of Peruvian legal entities, including S.A.C., S.R.L., and sucursales, by drafting minutas and coordinating escritura pública and SUNARP registration.
• Coordinate initial RUC registration with SUNAT, including activation of electronic filing credentials.
• Act as or coordinate the appointment of local legal representatives and manage powers of attorney, board resolutions, shareholders’ minutes, and vigencia de poderes.
• Manage ongoing corporate compliance, including corporate books, annual shareholders’ meetings, statutory records, and related filings.
• Prepare and file Declaración de Beneficiario Final submissions with SUNAT and coordinate subsequent updates.
• Coordinate registered office and domiciliation arrangements and liaise with notaries, SUNARP, SUNAT, and other government authorities.
• Communicate directly with international clients and referral partners in English regarding corporate structures, compliance timelines, documentation, employment matters, commercial contracts, dormant entities, and dissolution processes.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Law degree (Título de Abogado) from an accredited Peruvian university.
• Active registration with a Colegio de Abogados in Lima or an equivalent Peruvian jurisdiction.
• At least 3 years of experience in corporate and/or commercial law, preferably supporting foreign-owned entities or international clients.
• Strong working knowledge of the Ley General de Sociedades, SUNARP registry procedures, and SUNAT registration requirements.
• Fluent Spanish and professional-level English, both written and spoken.
• Demonstrated experience drafting incorporation documents, powers of attorney, corporate resolutions, and shareholders’ meeting minutes.
• Strong client-management and communication skills, with the ability to explain Peruvian legal and registry requirements clearly to foreign stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting global EOR, PEO, or multi-country expansion service providers.
• Familiarity with immigration and work permit processes involving Migraciones and the Ministerio de Trabajo.
• Experience with beneficial ownership, AML/KYC, and related corporate compliance filings.
• Experience with INDECOPI trademark and intellectual property registrations.
• Experience advising international businesses on commercial contracts and corporate structuring in Peru.