Legal Counsel Lead
Legal Counsel Lead
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Job Description
About Us
Nubank is one of the largest digital financial platforms in the world. Guided by our mission to fight complexity and empower people we are redefining financial services in Latin America and this is still just the beginning of the purple future were building.
Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: NU) we combine proprietary technology data intelligence and an efficient operating model to deliver financial products that are simple accessible and human.
Our impact has been recognized by global rankings such as Time 100 Companies Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies and Forbes Worlds Best Bank
About the role
- Nus Legal Team has the special mission of protecting the companys interests and reputation supporting within our area the competence the launch and sustainable growth of products and services. The Legal department supports all Nu areas as a strategic partner delivering specialized legal assessments and proposing innovative solutions for the daily challenges of a digital environment in constant evolution. We are committed to mitigating legal risks anticipating issues and resolving disputes in an efficient and fair manner.
- We are looking for a lawyer with experience in fintechs or financial companies to directly support Nus initiatives in the US. Although a relevant part of the work involves regulatory aspects this position will require a generalist approach in alignment with Global Legal teams and engaging external counsel as needed.
Youll be responsible for
- Advising on legal and regulatory matters related to Nus presence as a publicly listed company on the NYSE;
- Providing legal guidance on U.S. financial regulations applicable to a global fintech environment;
- Drafting reviewing and negotiating legal agreements in accordance with U.S. standards and practices;
- Monitoring relevant legal and regulatory developments in the U.S. and supporting internal impact assessments;
- Coordinating with external counsel to ensure accurate and businessoriented legal support;
- Working closely with Nus Global Legal Compliance and Risk teams to maintain consistent legal alignment across jurisdictions;
- Supporting internal stakeholders with riskaware legal advice that enables Nu to operate efficiently and compliantly;
- Developing deep business acumen and regulatory understanding to propose creative legal solutions that reflect Nus customercentric approach.
We are looking for a person who has
- Law Degree (around 15 years of experience after graduation)
- Admitted to practice law in the US;
- Fluent English.
- Spanish and/or Portuguese is desirable;
- Objective communication and efficient internal and external client management;
- Adaptable and fast learner develops excellent business acumen;
- Holistic thinker with excellent prioritization skills;
- Proactive and curious;
- Creative problem solving;
- Project management skills.
Our Benefits
- Opportunity of earning equity at Nu
- Medical Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Extended maternity and paternity leaves
- Nucleo Our learning platform of courses
- NuLanguage Our language learning program
- NuCare Our mental health and wellness assistance program
- Extended maternity and paternity leaves
- Saving Plans Health Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account
- Workfromhome Allowance
Our Nu Way of Working
Our work model is hybrid and has cycles that can be from two to three months according to the business of expertise. For every eight or twelve weeks of remote work one will be at the office. We have a technology hub based in Durham USA where our technology teams are instrumental in creating increasingly better products for our customers where we have operations.
Employment Type
Full Time
