Senior Legal Counsel

Key Responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end legal support for fintech products and projects in Peru and selected LATAM jurisdictions, including complex regulatory analysis and practical implementation advice.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to product, compliance, operations, and marketing teams from product design through launch and day‑to‑day operations.
• Coordinate and manage external legal advisors to ensure consistent, business‑oriented advice across jurisdictions.
• Conduct complex legal and regulatory analysis of fintech‑related requirements in Peru and other relevant jurisdictions, translating them into actionable guidance for the business.
• Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks, advise on risk mitigation strategies, prepare legal memos and reports, and recommend product or process changes where needed.
• Continuously monitor changes in fintech and financial services regulation and proactively inform stakeholders about impact on products and operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and product‑related contracts, and develop appropriate contractual structures for new initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain product terms of use, policies, internal procedures, and other documentation required for compliant product operation.
• Oversee legal work streams across projects to ensure compliance at all stages, from initial scoping and launch through ongoing support.
• Handle user claims and incidents that require legal assessment, working with customer support and risk teams to resolve them effectively.
• Review and approve marketing and communication materials to ensure compliance with advertising, consumer protection, and financial promotion rules.
• Select, brief, and coordinate external legal counsel in Peru and other LATAM countries, ensuring high‑quality and cost‑effective support.

• Full professional working proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken.
• Law degree and at least 5 years of post‑qualification experience at a reputable law firm or in‑house legal department, ideally in fintech, IT or the financial services sector.
• Excellent, hands‑on knowledge of Peruvian laws and regulations applicable to fintech activities and financial services.
• Experience supporting projects involving financial regulatory approvals, authorizations, or licenses in Peru; prior interaction with local regulators is a strong plus.
• Proven track record in drafting and negotiating complex contracts and product documentation for technology‑driven or regulated businesses.
• High level of ownership, self‑organization, and initiative, with the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, international environment.
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and flexibility, with a pragmatic, business‑oriented approach to problem solving.

• Be part of a growing and innovative company with a unique approach to ride-hailing.
• Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where new ideas and perspectives are encouraged and valued.
• Have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company and the industry as a whole.
• Competitive salary.