Swap
Swap
201 – 500 Employees
B2BBankingFintech
Swap is a Brazilian fintech focused on Banking-as-a-Service and payments infrastructure for businesses. Its platform helps companies launch and manage branded financial products through card issuance and processing, PJ and PF digital accounts, Pix, Boleto and TED payment rails, APIs, and no-code white-label portals. Swap also provides KYC, antifraud and regulatory compliance capabilities, with integrations tailored to use cases such as fleet and fuel cards, agribusiness, payroll advances, corporate cards, ERP banking and travel. The company works primarily through B2B partnerships, combining the operational tools and financial infrastructure companies need to build products under their own brands.

Legal Manager, São Paulo (Hybrid)

Lead contracts, corporate governance, and compliance at Swap. Provide legal guidance to a Banking as a Service and B2B financial infrastructure company.

Description

  • Manage and develop the legal team while promoting efficient, agile, and results-focused ways of working.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements with strategic partners, suppliers, and clients to secure favorable terms and protect Swap’s interests.
  • Advise Product, Technology, and Commercial teams on the legal feasibility of proposed projects and product features.
  • Define and monitor the legal department’s OKRs and KPIs, and implement workflows that deliver responsive support within SLA commitments.
  • Handle corporate legal matters, including meeting minutes, shareholder meetings, intellectual property, and ongoing corporate governance.
  • Coordinate disputes with external counsel and monitor litigation strategies, progress, and provisions.

Requirements

  • Law degree and active registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).
  • Substantial experience managing people and establishing in-house legal functions, ideally within fintech or technology companies.
  • Sound judgment to balance legal rigor with the speed and adaptability of a startup environment.
  • Practical knowledge of Brazilian National Financial System regulations, including BACEN rules and payment methods.
  • Ability to turn complex legal issues into clear business decisions and actionable guidance for senior leaders.
  • Advanced proficiency in English.

Benefits

  • SulAmérica health insurance for dependents, with no monthly premium or co-payment.
  • SulAmérica dental insurance with no monthly premium or co-payment.
  • Flexible meal and food allowance card.
  • Childcare support for parents of children up to 5 years and 11 months.
  • Financial support for parents of children with disabilities.
  • Prudential group life insurance.
  • Wellhub partnership.
  • OnHappy leisure travel partnership.
  • Variable compensation based on the department and role.

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