Legal Senior Specialist Colombia, Bogota

About Us Nu is the world’s largest digital banking platform outside of Asia, serving over 118 million customers across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. The company has been leading an industry transformation by leveraging data and proprietary technology to develop innovative products and services. Guided by its mission to fight complexity and empower people, Nu caters to customers’ complete financial journey, promoting financial access and advancement with responsible lending and transparency. The company is powered by an efficient and scalable business model that combines low cost to serve with growing returns. Nu’s impact has been recognized in multiple awards, including Time 100 Companies, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and Forbes World’s Best Banks. Learn more: About the role This position will support all legal, corporate and regulatory issues related to Nu Colombia’s business. The Sr Lawyer will assist in maintaining legal oversight for Nu Colombia’s legal entity and will help enable business growth while serving as a gatekeeper to prevent legal, regulatory and reputational harm. We’re looking for a leader and multiplier who will provide legal advice; collaborate with the business to understand legal needs, requirements and issues; source legal services internally and externally; and provide legal support on special projects. Responsibilities Support the primary Legal Advisor with all Colombia-related matters Analyse risk comprehensively, considering regulatory, legal, consumer, and reputational impacts of plans and decisions Ensure compliance with all Colombian laws, regulations and internal requirements Understand local, regional and business unit operational structure and advise on legal risks; coordinate with internal stakeholders as appropriate and ensure the entity complies with applicable laws and regulations Handle regulatory filings (registrations, authorizations, new products, etc.) Analyse Colombian law, proposed legislation or regulations that may influence Nu Colombia’s operations Provide legal advice to underwriting, client markets and claims Assist business units in understanding and evaluating proposed laws and regulations and political context Oversee the development of market conduct policies Support development procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements as well as Nu Colombia’s internal guidelines Qualifications Proven track record of experience with Colombian regulation and law (7 to 10+ years) Fluent or native Spanish and English Proven experience in the financial services industry Proven track record in legal core activities and knowledge of the Colombian market, and consumer finance Great relationship builder with the ability to establish trust and credibility with leaders, peers, and external regulators Outstanding communication skills; ability to communicate concisely and effectively across all levels of the organization Ability to deliver despite ambiguity and changing expectations Ability to deal with unexpected situations with wise decisions A ‘can‑do’ approach to work, always looking for new ways to adapt traditional practices in a new and challenging way A great prioritizer profile that thrives in a fast‑paced environment Benefits Chance of earning equity at Nu Extended maternity and paternity leaves Health and life insurance NuCare – Our mental health and wellness assistance program Nucleo – Our learning platform of courses Vacations of 15 workdays Work‑from‑home allowance Parental consultancy Diversity and Inclusion at Nu We want to build products and experiences for everyone who wants to take back control over their finances, that’s why we build strong and diverse teams that rise up to the challenge. We are a team of the most creative people in technology, and we hire under equal opportunity, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or background. We are proud to say that 30% of our team recognize themselves as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and 40% of our team identify as women, in all positions and seniority levels. We are a very process‑light organization that values human interactions, and that is a very important part of our culture. At Nu, everyone has the opportunity to speak up and participate, grow and share ideas. Apply for this job To apply, please visit Nu’s career portal and submit your application. The position is based in Bogotá, Colombia. #J-18808-Ljbffr