Head of Contracts — Global Commercial

Why should you join dLocal?

dLocal enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets. Global brands rely on us to increase conversion rates and simplify payment expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it possible for our merchants to make inroads into the world’s fastest-growing, emerging markets. 

By joining us you will be a part of an amazing global team that makes it all happen, in a flexible, remote-first dynamic culture with travel, health and learning benefits, among others. Being a part of dLocal means working with 1000+ teammates from 30+ different nationalities and developing an international career that impacts millions of people’s daily lives. We are builders, we never run from a challenge, we are customer-centric, and if this sounds like you, we know you will thrive in our team.

What's the opportunity?

As our Head of Contracts, you will lead and scale dLocal’s global Commercial Contracts function. Set strategy, build a high‑performing team, and deliver speed with control across regions.

• Lead and develop a distributed team; stand up a Contracts CoE with clear intake, SLAs, and escalation paths.
• Own contracting strategy, templates, clause libraries, playbooks, and approval matrices; resolve executive‑level escalations.
• Oversee complex, high‑impact negotiations; provide crisp, risk‑based guidance that accelerates safe outcomes.
• Embed regulatory, Privacy/GDPR and InfoSec requirements (e.g., AML/sanctions, data transfer, security) into contracting and exceptions.
• Own CLM/e‑signature roadmap; drive automation, CRM/ERP integration, and publish KPIs (cycle time, acceptance, exception rate, CSAT).
• Manage outside counsel and budgets; support strategic initiatives and contract migration in M&A/integrations.

• Qualified lawyer (EU/UK/APAC) with ~7+ years’ PQE, including in‑house leadership in financial services/fintech/tech.
• Deep cross‑border commercial contracting expertise; proven ability to balance velocity and risk.
• Strong GDPR/data transfer knowledge; familiarity with payments/fintech regulatory interfaces.
• Track record implementing CLM/e‑signature and delivering measurable process improvements.
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder influence; team builder and coach.
• Fluency in English; Spanish or another European language is a plus.

What do we offer?

Besides the tailored benefits we have for each country, dLocal will help you thrive and go that extra mile by offering you:

- Remote work: work from anywhere or one of our offices around the globe!*

- Flexibility: we have flexible schedules and we are driven by performance.

- Fintech industry: work in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, with plenty to build and boost your creativity.

- Referral bonus program: our internal talents are the best recruiters - refer someone ideal for a role and get rewarded.

- Learning & development: get access to a Premium Coursera subscription.

- Language classes: we provide free English, Spanish, or Portuguese classes.

- Social budget: you'll get a monthly budget to chill out with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen your connections!

- dLocal Houses: want to rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world coworking with your team? We’ve got your back!

*For people based in Montevideo (Uruguay) applying to non-IT roles, 55% monthly attendance to the office is required

What happens after you apply?

Our Talent Acquisition team is invested in creating the best candidate experience possible, so don’t worry, you will definitely hear from us. We will review your CV and keep you posted by email at every step of the process!

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