Senior Legal Counsel LATAM
Reap is a stablecoin-native financial infrastructure company providing business accounts, Visa corporate cards, global fiat payments, expense management, and embedded card and payment services.
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About Reap
Reap is a Hong Kong-founded fintech that bridges traditional finance and digital assets for global businesses. Its platform supports stablecoin-funded corporate cards, business payments settled in fiat, expense controls, treasury operations, and embedded card-issuing and payment infrastructure. Payward completed its acquisition of Reap on July 1, 2026; Reap continues operating as a standalone brand within the Payward ecosystem.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
In-house legal counsel responsible for commercial contracting, corporate governance for Mexican entities, multi-jurisdictional regulatory and compliance strategy, financial licensing, and pragmatic legal advice on operational, product, and strategic matters.
Requirements
- LLB, JD, or equivalent degree with qualification to practice law in Mexico.
- 5+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial law.
- Business-fluent Spanish and English; Portuguese is a plus.
- Familiarity with Mexican regulatory regimes for payments, financial products, and virtual assets.
- Strong project management, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership, and navigate ambiguity.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate B2B, SaaS, API licensing, payment network, and strategic partnership agreements.
- Support corporate governance and compliance requirements for Mexican entities.
- Navigate regulatory frameworks covering payments, digital assets, and data privacy.
- Assist with obtaining and maintaining financial licenses across key markets.
- Provide business-oriented legal advice on operational, product, and strategic issues.
- Collaborate with product, finance, compliance, and risk teams to assess and mitigate legal risks.
Benefits
- Insurance coverage after probation
- Reap Card stipend and remote setup allowance
- Use of AI tools at work with opportunities to learn, experiment, and grow
- Flexible hybrid/remote work environment
- Collaborative culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning
Hiring Process
Submit an application, complete role-specific screening questions and video answers, and undergo reference and background checks after accepting a conditional offer.