Job description
Working At Bitso
We are a diverse team that takes pride in understanding the perspectives of others. We fully embrace working remotely and we are eager to act, improve and accelerate progress inside and outside of our organization.
To drive revolutionary changes in society and make crypto useful, we delight our customers with world-class products, deep care, and intentional empathy.
Your Purpose We are looking for a highly motivated and business-oriented Legal Manager to join our dynamic legal team in Brazil. This role will support our operations, focusing on regulatory strategy, product advisory licensing in the fast-evolving crypto and fintech landscape.
The ideal candidate will have experience navigating complex regulatory frameworks, advising cross-functional teams, and engaging with regulators or industry stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal and regulatory issues in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
Reports To Legal Director
Who You Are
- Law degree and bar admission in Brazil.
- 4-7 years of experience in a top law firm, fintech, crypto company, or financial institution.
- Solid understanding of financial services, payments, or crypto regulation.
- Experience working with or advising on product development and go-to-market strategies.
- Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical, business-oriented guidance.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across legal and non-legal stakeholders.
- Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus.
Failure to meet any of the required qualifications could result in an automatic rejection.
What You Will Do
- Provide strategic legal and regulatory advice on new and existing products, especially in the areas of crypto-assets, payments, brokerage, and digital financial services.
- Monitor and interpret regulatory developments in key markets (e.g., Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina), assessing their impact on business operations and product design.
- Support licensing, registration, and regulatory approval processes in Brazil.
- Collaborate with Compliance, Product, Engineering, and Policy teams to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, policies, and internal governance documents.
- Support engagement with regulatory bodies, industry groups, and public policy initiatives.
- Contribute to internal training, knowledge sharing, and risk assessments.
Your TeamLegal Analyst and/or Legal Associate will report to you.
Research in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion suggests that individuals may hesitate to apply for jobs if they do not meet all the listed criteria. At Bitso, we value diversity and your unique strengths could be just what we’re looking for. If this role excites you but you don’t match every point in the description, we still want to hear from you.
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Who We Are
With over 9 million users, Bitso is the leading cryptocurrency platform in Latin America. We are developing the cryptocurrency ecosystem in the region and enabling financial inclusion. We believe crypto is the future of finance, and we’re committed to making it useful by providing equal access to safe and intuitive financial products.
When we hire people for our team, we specifically test for the following traits in addition to our cultural values:
Mission-Driven: We seek individuals who are passionate about crypto and Bitso’s mission and resilient in facing industry challenges
High Sense of Urgency: We prioritize candidates who demonstrate a high sense of urgency and responsibility.
Exceptional Hard Skills: We seek individuals who possess exceptional skills in their respective fields, with no room for mediocrity.
Self-Management: We look for individuals who can independently manage their work, career, and professional development.
Compensation & Benefits
At Bitso, you are taking the front seat on the edge of crypto innovation, creating the next generation of crypto-powered products.
So for those willing to commit, adapt and pioneer the most important change of the century we offer:
- Me Time program, including unlimited paid time off.
- Remote-first work environment.
- Employee Stock Option program.
- Zero trading fees through our Bitso Alpha app.
- Extended Family Leave Policy: all birthing parents, non-birthing parents and adopting parents are eligible for a 4-months leave.
- Premium health, dental and life insurances in Mexico, Gibraltar, Colombia, USA, Brazil and Argentina.
- Monthly stipend for gym memberships, relaxation activities, sports equipment, cooking classes, books, entertainment and more.
Want to leave an undoubtedly legacy with us? Fasten your seatbelt and join this spaceship, where you will find exponential growth and the opportunity to thrive!
- These are the applicable requisites, although equivalent competencies in any of the above will also be considered.
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