蚂蚁国际-Senior Legal Counsel (Brazil)-LCAP (LATAM Region)

Company Overview: Ant International traces its roots back to Alipay, established in 2004 to foster trust between online sellers and buyers. Today, Ant International is a leading fintech services provider, striving to become the most trusted digital services connector to achieve sustainable growth in global commerce.

Through cutting-edge technology, we’ve enhanced the cross-border payment experience, enabling merchants to operate seamlessly across borders, and fostered our credit offering across jurisdictions. Ant International’s diverse and synergistic fintech service offerings include merchant acquiring/payment processing, cross-border mobile payment solutions, multi-currency business accounts, lending and credit tech, among others. Our international business hub is in Singapore, with key offices in São Paulo, Silicon Valley, London and other global jurisdictions.

Job Description: We are seeking a dynamic Senior Legal Counsel to join our growing Legal, Compliance, AML and Privacy (LCAP) team, supporting Ant International’s expansion in Brazil, Mexico and other targeted jurisdictions in the LATAM region. Based in São Paulo, this role will dual-report to the Chief Compliance Officer in Brazil and the Head Counsel for Antom and Alipay+ based in the Silicon Valley, California area.

The Senior Legal Counsel will work closely with colleagues in Brazil, the U.S., and APAC regions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a diverse portfolio of fintech product and service offerings, contribute to high profile legal and regulatory matters, and help enable sustainable growth of Ant International in Brazil, Mexico and other targeted jurisdictions in LATAM.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Provide legal counsel to business teams, leading the structuring of partnerships with local and international players by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
2. Collaborate closely with the Brazil and U.S. LCAP colleagues to assess risks and develop independent, sophisticated solutions for business projects in Brazil, Mexico and other targeted LATAM countries.
3. Support Ant International’s efforts to obtain the necessary licenses for its licensed entities in Brazil (SCD and payment institution) and oversee regulatory compliance for ongoing operations.
4. Draft and negotiate commercial contracts for payments and financial services.
5. Build and maintain trusted relationships with both local and international stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and alignment across regions.
6. Take a proactive role in broader LATAM and Americas region legal initiatives, including coordinating with external counsel and managing cross-border regulatory matters.
7. Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments in the financial services sector, with a focus on Brazil, Mexico and LATAM, and contribute to Ant International’s institutional regulatory knowledge base.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. At least 6 years of experience as a qualified attorney in Brazil working in a reputable law firm and/or in-house company, preferably in the financial services industry.
2. Strong knowledge of Brazilian financial services regulations, with eagerness to expand expertise into Mexican and certain other LATAM regional regulations.
3. Proven experience in structuring complex partnerships and negotiating commercial contracts with local and international partners.
4. Business development mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving, with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
5. Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively convey legal advice across diverse teams and cultures.
6. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, and inspire confidence in stakeholders.
7. Fluency in Portuguese and English is required.
8. Proficiency in Spanish and/or Chinese is a plus.

Growth mindset with an eagerness to grow, learn and take on new challenges.