Legal Counsel

dLocal

Legal Counsel at dLocal enabling global payment solutions in emerging markets. Collaborating with commercial teams and managing complex legal contracts.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeMadrid • 🇪🇸 SpainMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, with a strong grounding in compliance and regulatory considerations. Proficient in providing risk-based legal advice and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with operational realities.

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Qualified LawyerDrafting and Negotiating Cross-Border Commercial ContractsGDPR/Data Protection KnowledgePayments/Financial Services/Fintech FamiliarityExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Drafting Complex Commercial AgreementsNegotiating MSAs and SOWsUnderstanding of Compliance IssuesRisk Assessment and ManagementContractual Analysis

Soft Skills

Proactive Problem SolvingSound JudgementMotivated Self-StarterCollaboration in Cross-Functional TeamsCrisp Writing

Tools & Technologies

CLM SoftwareE-Signature ToolsCRM SystemsContract Redlining PlatformsBasic Data/AI Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesFintechE-Commerce ContractingData PrivacyConsumer Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Support the team on data and privacy contracting topics (e.g., DPAs, data transfer mechanisms, sub‑processor and security schedules) in coordination with Privacy and Security.
Embed regulatory considerations (e.g., payments/fintech frameworks, consumer protection) into commercial terms; coordinate with Compliance on AML/sanctions and other mandatory provisions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified lawyer (relevant jurisdiction) with 5–7 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; French or another European language is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
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!