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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in corporate governance, compliance, and legal transactions, with a strong understanding of US corporate structure and cross-border dynamics. Proficient in managing complex legal tasks and providing sound legal advice to high-growth fintechs or startups.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Corporate GovernanceCommercial LawJuris Doctor (JD)Active State Bar AdmissionProject Management
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Hard Skills
Corporate TransactionsFinancing AgreementsEquity MattersCredit LinesVendor ContractsEmployment AgreementsCross-Border TransactionsLegal ComplianceNegotiation SkillsLegal Drafting
Soft Skills
Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem-SolvingSound JudgmentIndependence
Certifications & Qualifications
Active State Bar AdmissionJuris Doctor (JD)
Industry Keywords
US Corporate StructureVenture FinancingLatAm DynamicsFintechStartups
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee legal governance, corporate maintenance, and compliance across US entities
- Draft, negotiate, and manage corporate transactions, financing agreements, equity matters, and credit lines
- Structure and negotiate US commercial partnerships, vendor contracts, and employment/service provider agreements
- Lead corporate and commercial legal matters across US entities
- Ensure compliance and alignment across US operations
- Take on work beyond the defined scope and priorities to help the company succeed
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3-4 years of experience as a law firm associate with exposure to corporate, commercial or employment law
- Strong understanding of US corporate structure, venture financing, and credit lines
- Experience working with or strong cultural understanding of LatAm cross-border dynamics
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active state bar admission in good standing
- Excellent verbal/written communication in English
- Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus
- Ability to manage complex legal tasks across multiple entity types independently
- Project management skills, including working independently, managing conflicting priorities, and meeting project deadlines
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment when navigating ambiguity
- Experience advising high-growth fintechs or startups on cross-border US/LatAm transactions is a nice-to-have
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive base salary
- Sign-on stock options bonus
- Discretionary performance bonus (stock options)
- Paid annual leave
- Latest technology to work with
- Strong team that will help you improve your skills