Senior Legal Counsel (Remote)

About us

As one of the top ride-hailing companies in the world, we have been redefining the industry since 2013 with innovative mobile technologies and new business verticals, driving us toward becoming a super app. Join us in our mission to combat global injustice.

We are currently seeking a skilled legal professional with international experience to provide comprehensive legal support to our operations in Peru and the region. If you have a strong background as a legal counsel within the tech industry and are eager to contribute to a dynamic, global organization, we look forward to receiving your CV.

IMPORTANT: ONLY CVs in ENGLISH WILL BE CONSIDERED

What you will do:

• Provide legal support for up to 6 countries in the region;
• Serve as a front-line counsel, identifying and resolving issues impacting the dynamic business operations;
• Legal support for launches in new countries as well as new businesses;
• Provide legal advice on different matters such as Civil law, Media/Marketing/Advertising regulation, Consumer regulation, Digital law, Contracts/Commercial law, Fintech, Digital employment/Labor regulation, Digital platforms regulation, Antitrust law, Dispute resolution/Claims;
• Monitor and making an analysis of upcoming regulation, prepare the action plan being implemented in the operational structure of the Company;
• Analyze and manage claims/cases to effectively participate in decision-making process according to the legal strategy of the Company;
• Work across our business and legal teams and collaborate on cross-functional projects to provide comprehensive advice and create solutions;
• Provide legal review and legal support to all the marketing/media/advertising campaigns launching in the countries of the presence;
• Ensure compliance with regulations applicable to operations of the Company across multiple countries and regulatory schemes, and craft effective measures for internal and external compliance;
• Drafting policies and applicable guidelines for our users and internal usage;
• Manage different types of government authority requests;
• Manage external vendors. Oversee all aspects of third-party vendor management, including execution and implementation of outside counsel guidelines, performance, and timely collection and processing of accruals, and invoices;

Requirements

• Experience working as in-house legal counsel for IT companies or law firms providing support for IT companies is highly preferred. Working experience at an international company will be an additional plus.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in law; additional education would be a plus.
• English language proficiency at C1/C2 level + local language (IELTS academic 6.5–9).
• Strong experience in Civil law, Media/Marketing/Advertising regulation, Consumer protection regulation, Pre-litigation: claims resolution, Commercial law/Contracts. Experience in Data protection, Intellectual property, Fintech, and Antitrust is an additional plus.
• Solid case evaluation abilities, critical thinking skills, and the capacity to oversee a large portfolio of high-severity matters.
• The ability to juggle multiple projects at a time in an exciting, fast-paced environment, both collaborating as a team to stay in sync and working independently to get the job done.
• Strong interpersonal skills and highly collaborative with both business leaders and cross-functional partners, with a strong ability to build relationships, gain credibility, and partner with others.
• Self-motivation with a strong affinity for vision setting, strategic problem-solving, and driving action; a go-getter mentality.
• Great communication skills.
• Understanding of key business metrics.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation package;
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage;
• Unlimited opportunities for professional and career growth, regular external and internal training from our partners;
• Opportunity for advancement and upward mobility within the organization, allowing for increased levels of responsibility and growth within the company.