Legal Counsel - APAC

Why should you join dLocal?

dLocal enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets. Global brands rely on us to increase conversion rates and simplify payment expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it possible for our merchants to make inroads into the world’s fastest-growing, emerging markets.

By joining us you will be a part of an amazing global team that makes it all happen. Being a part of dLocal means working with 1000+ teammates from 30+ different nationalities and developing an international career that impacts millions of people’s daily lives. We are builders, we never run from a challenge, we are customer-centric, and if this sounds like you, we know you will thrive in our team.

We are looking for a commercial Legal Counsel to support the contracts team and the wider business across APAC and global stakeholders. This is a hands-on, business-facing role for someone who combines strong legal judgment with a pragmatic, collaborative and solution-oriented approach.

What will you be doing?

• Draft, review, analyse and negotiate commercial agreements, including merchant agreements, processor agreements, amendments, NDAs, novation agreements and guarantees.
• Provide practical legal support on legal commercial contract matters for the business.
• Partner with legal colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders on product, regulatory and compliance topics.
• Create and improve templates, policies and procedures to support scale, consistency and efficiency across the legal function.
• Identify automation opportunities to simplify workflows and strengthen the way legal support is delivered to the business.

What skills do you need?

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally from a top law firm and/or in-house within financial services, fintech or M&A-heavy environments.
• Strong background in commercial, contractual and corporate law.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify legal and business risks, apply sound judgment and offer pragmatic solutions.
• Comfort working with multiple stakeholders across regions, time zones and functions.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

Nice to have

• Experience in payments, fintech, financial services or online businesses.
• Exposure to cross-border legal matters and international stakeholder management.
• Experience improving legal templates, processes or legal operational efficiency.