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About Airtm:

Airtm believes in a world where people in developing nations are no longer limited by their local employment opportunities. A world where those that are being kept away from the global economy can unleash their global potential. We work to realize this vision by building end-to-end financial infrastructure capable of supporting low-value cross-border payments.

About the role:

Airtm’s Legal team is looking for an attorney to support Airtm’s growing  business including product regulatory licensing corporate and compliance matters. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills an inquisitive approach exceptional organizational skills a practical problem-solving approach and thrive taking on new challenges. This is an opportunity to take on a wide range of responsibilities and learn new skills as a key member of a versatile legal team. Experience in all areas not required. Chance to learn and be mentored on the job by our friendly supportive and experienced team.

What you’ll be responsible for:

-Be a key utility player on the Legal team counseling the organization on high profile mission-critical projects across the Company in areas including  growth and marketing licensing filings and regulatory examination preparation contract management consumer privacy and compliance initiatives.

-Day one exposure to leadership and as much responsibility as you can handle.

-Responsibilities may include:

a)Assisting in regulatory research and analysis in the digital assets space.

b)Support with licensing efforts and other strategic regulatory initiatives with a particular focus in Latin America.

c)Assisting with the drafting and negotiation of contracts with vendors and commercial partners.

d)Assisting the Legal and Compliance teams with the review of advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations with a particular focus in Latin America.

e)Assisting with the design of new products ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations with a particular focus in Latin America.

f)Supporting our People team on employment matters.

g)Supporting the Company on corporate matters including BAU governance as well as financing and corporate structure projects.

Experience & skills:

-Fluent in English and Spanish.

-Strong organizational skills.

-Interest or experience in emerging technologies and/or crypto.

-Detail-oriented legal project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing projects to effective resolution.

-Experience with financial regulation and/or digital assets regulation is preferred but not essential.

-2+ years of related experience either in-house at a tech or financial/digital assets firm or at a leading law firm.

-Proven ability to work with teams of multiple stakeholders as well as independently with limited guidance as a natural self-starter.

-Exceptional professionalism; strong work ethic; desire to learn and grow; and the flexibility needed to thrive in an innovative and fast-paced business environment.

Note: We’re looking for top talent deeply motivated by our mission of connecting every Latin American to the global economy of the future. If this is you apply even if you feel you don’t meet everything listed in this posting. We are more than willing to go for ambition over experience.