Senior Legal Counsel
inDrive
Legal
Legal, AB T0G 1L0, Canada
Posted on Mar 19, 2026
We are expanding our Fintech Legal Projects team and are looking for an experienced Senior Fintech Legal Counsel to support our fast‑growing inDrive Money vertical. You will act as the primary legal partner for fintech projects with a focus on Peru and other LATAM markets, working closely with business stakeholders and coordinating external counsel where needed.
- Department
- Center of Legal Expertise
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Peru
- Address
- Lima, Lima Province
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
Key Responsibilities
- Provide end‑to‑end legal support for fintech products and projects in Peru and selected LATAM jurisdictions, including complex regulatory analysis and practical implementation advice.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to product, compliance, operations, and marketing teams from product design through launch and day‑to‑day operations.
- Coordinate and manage external legal advisors to ensure consistent, business‑oriented advice across jurisdictions.
- Conduct complex legal and regulatory analysis of fintech‑related requirements in Peru and other relevant jurisdictions, translating them into actionable guidance for the business.
- Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks, advise on risk mitigation strategies, prepare legal memos and reports, and recommend product or process changes where needed.
- Continuously monitor changes in fintech and financial services regulation and proactively inform stakeholders about impact on products and operations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and product‑related contracts, and develop appropriate contractual structures for new initiatives.
- Prepare and maintain product terms of use, policies, internal procedures, and other documentation required for compliant product operation.
- Oversee legal workstreams across projects to ensure compliance at all stages, from initial scoping and launch through ongoing support.
- Handle user claims and incidents that require legal assessment, working with customer support and risk teams to resolve them effectively.
- Review and approve marketing and communication materials to ensure compliance with advertising, consumer protection, and financial promotion rules.
- Select, brief, and coordinate external legal counsel in Peru and other LATAM countries, ensuring high‑quality and cost‑effective support.
Qualifications
- Full professional working proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken.
- Law degree and at least 5 years of post‑qualification experience at a reputable law firm or in‑house legal department, ideally in fintech, IT or the financial services sector.
- Excellent, hands‑on knowledge of Peruvian laws and regulations applicable to fintech activities and financial services.
- Experience supporting projects involving financial regulatory approvals, authorizations, or licenses in Peru; prior interaction with local regulators is a strong plus.
- Proven track record in drafting and negotiating complex contracts and product documentation for technology‑driven or regulated businesses.
- High level of ownership, self‑organization, and initiative, with the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, international environment.
- Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and flexibility, with a pragmatic, business‑oriented approach to problem solving.
Conditions & Benefits
- Be part of a growing and innovative company with a unique approach to ride-hailing.
- Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where new ideas and perspectives are encouraged and valued.
- Have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company and the industry as a whole.
- Competitive salary.
About inDrive
inDrive is a global tech company on a mission to challenge injustice. We started in 2012 in the coldest city on Earth, when a group of friends created a way for people to agree on fair ride prices. That idea grew into one of the world’s top ride-hailing apps, now with 360M installs across 48 countries.
Today, we offer more than rides: from freight and delivery to intercity travel and financial services, all designed to put people first. Our goal is to positively impact 1 billion lives by 2030. Through inVision, our non-profit arm, we support education, entrepreneurship, and equality in underserved communities.
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