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Legal Analyst – Retail Product Legal Support at Bitso

MéxicoFull-timeLegal & CompliancePosted about 2 months ago

About the Role

<div class="content-intro"><h3 class="p1"><span class="s1">Working At Bitso</span></h3> <p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;">To drive revolutionary changes in society and make crypto useful, we delight our customers with world-class products, deep care, and intentional empathy.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Your Purpose&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are looking for a highly motivated Legal Analyst to support Bitso’s Retail product vertical. This role will focus on enabling the launch and scaling of user-facing crypto</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">products by providing clear, practical and business-oriented legal support. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail, solid contract drafting skills, and the ability to navigate regulatory frameworks applicable to fintech and crypto products, while working closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reports To</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Legal Director</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Who You Are&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating NDAs, terms and conditions, and commercial agreements with vendors, partners and clients</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Basic to intermediate knowledge of regulatory frameworks applicable to fintech, payments, or cryptocurrency (e.g., AML/KYC, consumer protection)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify legal risks, inconsistencies, and </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">gaps in documentation.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to translate legal concepts into clear and practical guidance for business and product teams.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience supporting product or business teams in legal matters, preferably in fast-paced or tech-driven environments.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple legal requests simultaneously.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with internal workflows or ticketing systems (e.g., Zendesk) for tracking legal requests.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">High attention to detail and ownership mindset when handling legal documentation.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What You Will Do&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <div class="p-pdf_iframe__page" data-page-number="2"> <div class="textLayer" data-main-rotation="0"> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Contract Drafting &amp; Review. Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, terms and conditions, and agreements with vendors, partners, and clients, ensuring consistency with Bitso’s standards and risk appetite.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Product Legal Support. Provide day-to-day legal support to Retail product teams,&nbsp;reviewing product features, user flows, and documentation to ensure alignment with applicable regulations and internal policies.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Regulatory Analysis. Assist in analyzing regulatory requirements applicable to&nbsp;new and existing products, identifying potential risks and supporting the implementation of compliant solutions.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Documentation &amp; Templates. Support the creation, maintenance, and&nbsp;improvement of legal templates and user-facing documents (e.g., T&amp;Cs, disclosures) to ensure scalability and consistency.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Cross-Functional Collaboration. Work closely with Product, Compliance, Operations, and Commercial teams to unblock initiatives and ensure timely legal input in product launches.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Legal Request Management. Handle inbound legal requests through internal workflows, ensuring timely responses and proper prioritization of tasks.</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://hbr.org/2022/07/apply-to-a-job-even-if-you-dont-meet-all-criteria">Research</a> 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.</span></em></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h3 class="p1" style="line-height: 1.4;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;">Who We Are</span></h3> <p class="p1" style="line-height: 1.4;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">When we hire people for our team, we specifically test for the following traits in addition to our cultural values:</span></p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="5354"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Mission-Driven</strong>: We seek individuals who are passionate about crypto and Bitso’s mission and resilient in facing industry challenges</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="5354"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">High Sense of Urgency</strong>: We prioritize candidates who demonstrate a high sense of urgency and responsibility.</span></p> </li> </ul> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="5603"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Exceptional Hard Skills</strong>: We seek individuals who possess exceptional skills in their respective fields, with no room for mediocrity.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="5739"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Self-Management</strong>: We look for individuals who can independently manage their work, career, and professional development.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3 class="p1" style="line-height: 1.4;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;">Compensation &amp; Benefits</span></h3> <p class="p1" style="line-height: 1.4;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;">At Bitso, you are taking the front seat on the edge of crypto innovation, creating the next generation of crypto-powered products.</span></p> <p class="p1" style="line-height: 1.4;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;">So for those willing to commit, adapt and pioneer the most important change of the century we offer:</span></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Me Time</strong> program, including unlimited paid time off.</span></li> <li class="li1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Remote-first</strong> work environment.</span></li> <li class="li1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Employee Stock Option</strong> program.</span></li> <li class="li1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Zero trading fees</strong> through our Bitso Alpha app.</span></li> <li class="li1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Extended Family Leave</strong> <strong>Policy:</strong> all birthing parents, non-birthing parents and adopting parents are eligible for a 4-months leave.</span></li> <li class="li1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Premium health, dental and life insurances</strong> in Mexico, Gibraltar, Colombia, USA, Brazil and Argentina.</span></li> </ul> <p class="p1" style="line-height: 1.4;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;">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!</span></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.4;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;">These are the applicable requisites, although equivalent competencies in any of the above will also be considered.</span></li> <li class="li1" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.4;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;">To see our Privacy Policy please click <a href="https://bitso.com/terms" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></li> </ul></div>