Legal Counsel - US

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ARQ US Legal Counsel leads corporate and commercial legal matters across ARQ's US entities, focusing on governance, contracts, financing, and compliance. The role requires managing complex legal tasks independently and supporting cross-border US/LatAm dynamics.

Responsibilities

As US Legal Counsel, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in helping us on our mission. The mission of the role is to lead corporate and commercial legal matters across our US entities (including holding, hiring/services,infrastructure entities and more). You will focus on US corporate governance, commercial contracts, financing, and credit lines, while ensuring full compliance and alignment across our US operations.
Manage US Corporate & Entity Structure: oversee legal governance, corporate maintenance, and compliance across US entities (holding, hiring/services, infra service).
Lead US Corporate & Financing Matters: draft, negotiate, and manage corporate transactions, financing agreements, equity matters, and credit lines.
Handle Commercial & Employment Contracts: structure and negotiate US commercial partnerships, vendor contracts, and employment/service provider agreements.

Qualification

Project management skillsStrong problem-solving skills

Required

3-4 years of experience as a law firm associate with exposure to corporate, commercial or employment law
Strong understanding of US corporate structure, venture financing, and credit lines
Experience working with or strong cultural understanding of LatAm cross-border dynamics
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active state bar admission in good standing
Proactive mindset with the ability to manage complex legal tasks across multiple entity types independently
Excellent verbal/written communication in English, other languages such as Spanish and or Portuguese is a plus
Project management skills: self-starter with the ability to work independently, manage conflicting priorities and successfully meet established project deadlines
Strong problem-solving skills: good judgement and ability to make sound decisions when navigating ambiguity

Preferred

Experience advising high-growth fintechs or startups on cross-border US/LatAm transactions

Benefits

Equity/RSU
Annual Bonus

Company

ARQ

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