Legal Manager
Job Overview
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 skilled Legal Manager with experience with financial institutions and cryptocurrency companies. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks.
Reports To
Legal Director
Who You Are
- More than 4 years of experience in Regulatory Solutions, Corporate Law & Business Negotiations in the financial industry
- Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance within cryptocurrency, fintech, and payments sectors across several jurisdictions
- Proven experience drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial agreements, partnership contracts, and institutional client documentation
- Track record of building and maintaining legal frameworks supporting product development from ideation through execution, including IP protection, regulatory approvals, and risk assessments
- Experience implementing standardized workflows for tracking legal deliverables, deadlines, and cross-functional dependencies
- Familiarity with legal documentation and project management platforms to centralize and organize legal materials
- Proven track record presenting legal risks, compliance status, and strategic recommendations to C-level executives and business unit leaders
- Demonstrated ability to serve as an embedded legal partner within cross-functional product teams, balancing innovation with risk mitigation
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize high-impact legal matters under tight deadlines while managing competing demands
What You Will Do
- Regulatory Compliance & Strategy. Oversee compliance with evolving regulatory requirements in Latin America, with particular focus on cryptocurrency, fintech, and payments sectors. Monitor regulatory developments, assess potential impacts on business products, and communicate risks to stakeholders while developing proactive compliance strategies.
- Product Development Legal Support. Serve as the primary legal partner to business and product teams throughout the product lifecycle—from ideation to execution—providing guidance on agreements, regulatory approvals, and risk assessments. Ensure business objectives align with legal risk mitigation strategies.
- Agreements & Document Management. Create, manage, and maintain all legal agreements and documentation related to business products, partnerships, product features, and institutional clients. Standardize and automate workflows for tracking legal deliverables, deadlines, negotiations, and cross-functional dependencies.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership. Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders using collaboration tools, lead workshops to align legal and business strategies, and mentor junior legal associates in navigating complex legal challenges while upholding company values and policies.
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.
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:
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Mission-Driven: We seek individuals who are passionate about crypto and Bitso’s mission and resilient in facing industry challenges
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High Sense of Urgency: We prioritize candidates who demonstrate a high sense of urgency and responsibility.
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Exceptional Hard Skills: We seek individuals who possess exceptional skills in their respective fields, with no room for mediocrity.
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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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