Director of Legal

As the Director of Legal, you will be responsible for leading the legal department, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, providing strategic legal guidance to the company, and mitigating legal risks. This role requires a systemic understanding of the business and the ability to navigate complex legal challenges both nationally and internationally.

What You´ll Do

• Oversee all legal matters, including international corporate governance, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property.
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management to support business decisions and minimize legal risks.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage the lifecycle of agreements, including drafting, reviewing, renewing, and terminating contracts.
• Ensure compliance with international, federal, and local laws, as well as industry-specific regulations.
• Manage disputes, litigation, and relationships with external counsel when required.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and systems to optimize legal processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Oversee legal risk assessments and provide proactive solutions to mitigate potential issues.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment between legal objectives and business strategies.
• Monitor changes in legislation and advise on potential impacts to the business.
• Build and lead a high-performing legal team, providing mentorship and fostering professional development.

What You´ll Need

• License to practice law (OAB) active or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience in legal leadership roles, preferably in technology, fintech, or related industries.
• Fluency in English (mandatory).
• International transaction and corporate experience.
• Experience working with Boards of Directors and C-Level executives.
• Spanish is a plus
• In-depth knowledge of contract law, corporate law, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage complex legal projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience working in an international business environment.

More About You

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Business acumen and the ability to act as a strategic partner to senior leadership.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Knowledge of software contracts and intellectual property law is desirable.
• Familiarity with technology-driven processes and tools to enhance legal operations is a plus.

About CAF

We exist to ensure that no one impersonates anyone else. We are experts in identity and face identification technology, being part of the validation and onboarding processes of banks, fintechs, ecommerces, insurers and many others companies. During 2021 our team grew more than 400% and in 2022 we are already expanding our operation to the US, Canada and also the UK. We face the challenge of consolidating ourselves as the best digital identity company in the world. For that to happen, we are looking for people who are committed and capable to help us achieve these results.

Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action

CAF believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together as we are committed to building a culturally inclusive team. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. CAF will not tolerate discrimination in employment, employment-related decisions, or in business dealings on the basis of race, color, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. We should provide an environment free of discrimination to our associates, customers and members.