About Divibank: Divibank is a data-driven financing platform where our clients have access to non-dilutive capital to scale up their businesses. We finance their digital marketing campaigns using revenue share models and help them meet their goals and KPIs with best-in-class strategic advice. Our aim is to support business owners by providing affordable, quick, and unbiased financing to SMEs in Latin America.About the role and team: As our Junior Legal Counsel, you will be integral to the Legal Team, fostering Divibank's growth in finance and payment orchestration. This role involves collaboration across compliance, risk management, and business development teams. You will report directly to the Head of Legal and Compliance, assuming substantial responsibilities and operating independently. Key responsibilities include drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, advising on regulatory compliance in finance and payments, and aiding in dispute resolution. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential to effectively represent our interests and maintain compliance with all applicable laws. Join us to drive crucial projects and initiatives, providing vital legal support across the company. As a Junior Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in upholding the company's legal compliance and contributing to our business success. Responsibilities & Benefits: Gain practical experience in the growing field of legal finance. Organize and advance the legal area. Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Support the organization and explore a career in legal finance. Stay updated on legal changes affecting the business. Structure and prepare internal legal opinions. Draft and review commercial agreements, including service, vendor, and confidentiality agreements. Assist with dispute resolution, negotiate settlements, and represent the company in litigation. Collaborate and learn from experienced legal professionals. Provide proactive insights on legal trends, issues, threats, and opportunities to stakeholders. Understand and follow the company's legal processes and procedures. Qualifications Required: OAB Brazilian law degree. 1 to 3 years of experience in banking and financial regulation, corporate law, private equity, venture capital, capital markets, fintechs, or corporate and commercial litigation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate legal risks. Attention to detail and independence in task management. Proficiency in drafting and reviewing various types of written communications. Skilled in Microsoft Office and legal research databases. Business-oriented with a strong sense of ownership. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Portuguese and English. Organizational skills, autonomy, and initiative. Nice to Have: Experience in working with payment platforms and orchestration. Experience working with the Central Bank of Brazil or CVM (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários). In-depth knowledge of Brazilian laws and regulations relevant to fintech, including data protection, anti-money laundering, and consumer protection. Background in banking and financial regulation. Familiarity with federal, state, and regulatory lending requirements in Brazil Personal attitudes we look for: You get sh*t done! You do whatever it takes to get things moving and completed. You have an ownership mentality, are energetic, and bring the best out of everyone on the team. You communicate clearly and concisely You can adapt and explain complex subjects to different audiences. Everyone understands what your priorities and objectives are. You organize and break down complex problems into simple tasks You can think structurally and identify bottlenecks. You balance and align your short and long-term priorities with Divibank's goals. You are curious and have a growth mindset You are always learning and growing (even outside of work). You take risks, learn from failures quickly and apply lessons learned. You are quietly confident and openly humble You are confident in your abilities, and are not afraid to step up when needed. You respect the backgrounds, experiences, ways of thinking and communicating of others. Key Benefits and working hours: Health and dental insurances. Competitive salary. Chance of earning equity at Divibank. 3x week on-site work at our office on Faria Lima Divibank is an equal opportunity employer. At Divibank we make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promoting, transferring, evaluating, compensating and separating, without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, religion, age, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, service in the uniform services, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.
