Senior legal counsel

Senior Legal CounselK
Organising Institution / Firm
KEO Capital AB
Rolling Basis (Official)
Not Specified
Mandatory Law degree; Postgraduate degree in Corporate Law, Contract Law, Banking/Financial Law or related fields (desirable); Minimum 5 years of experience; Advanced/Fluent English (mandatory); Intermediate/Advanced Spanish (desirable); Solid experience in corporate law and in the negotiation of complex and strategic agreements; Active registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB); At least 5 years of solid legal practice, either in-house or in top-tier law firms, preferably in the fintech and/or financial markets sector; Strong autonomy and technical command in the negotiation of complex and strategic agreements; Prior professional experience in corporate law; Prior participation in M&A transactions (desirable); Prior experience in publicly listed companies, or in listed or regulated companies in the financial or fintech sector (desirable); Working knowledge of corporate law, financial agreements, the fintech sector and procurement (desirable).
Jobs
Full Opportunity BriefSenior Legal Counsel at KEO Capital ABKEO Capital AB is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide senior legal support, primarily focusing on strategic and financial agreements, B2 B products, cross-border operations, and corporate and governance matters. The role will act as a trusted legal partner, assessing legal risks and proactively enabling business, including structuring new products and addressing client demands. This full-time position is based in Brazil, with flexibility for Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo.
Key Eligibility CriteriaMandatory Law degree.
Postgraduate degree in Corporate Law, Contract Law, Banking/Financial Law, or related fields (desirable).
Minimum 5 years of professional experience.
Advanced/Fluent English (mandatory); Intermediate/Advanced Spanish (desirable).
Solid experience in corporate law and in the negotiation of complex and strategic agreements.
Active registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).
At least 5 years of solid legal practice, either in-house or in top-tier law firms, preferably in the fintech and/or financial markets sector.
Strong autonomy and technical command in the negotiation of complex and strategic agreements.
Prior professional experience in corporate law.
Prior participation in M&A transactions (desirable).
Prior experience in publicly listed companies, or in listed or regulated companies in the financial or fintech sector (desirable).
Working knowledge of corporate law, financial agreements, the fintech sector, and procurement (desirable).
Responsibilities & Scope of WorkSupport the negotiation of strategic and financial agreements, including those related to the Company's B2 B products and cross-border operations, assessing legal risks and acting proactively to enable business.
Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and financial agreements, ensuring adequate risk allocation and alignment with the Company's policies and commercial objectives.
Advise on corporate and governance matters, including corporate documentation, internal governance structures, and decision-making processes.
Provide strategic legal advice to the business areas on the structuring of new products and on the demands of external and internal clients.
Coordinate external law firms and key stakeholders on domestic and international matters, overseeing scope, deliverables, timelines, and fees.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, contract templates, and internal guidelines, and support the Legal Manager on cross-functional legal initiatives.
Stipend, Compensation & ModeNot specified.