Legal Counsel Lead

Job Description

Nubank, a leading digital financial platform, is seeking a Legal Counsel Lead to support its initiatives in the US. This role involves protecting the company’s interests and reputation, supporting the launch and sustainable growth of products and services. The Legal department acts as a strategic partner, delivering specialized legal assessments and proposing innovative solutions.He/She will be responsible for:

• Advising on legal and regulatory matters related to Nu’s presence as a publicly listed company on the NYSE.
• Providing legal guidance on U.S. financial regulations applicable to a global fintech environment.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal agreements in accordance with U.S. standards and practices.
• Monitoring relevant legal and regulatory developments in the U.S. and supporting internal impact assessments.
• Coordinating with external counsel to ensure accurate and business-oriented legal support.
• Working closely with Nu’s Global Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to maintain consistent legal alignment across jurisdictions.
• Supporting internal stakeholders with risk-aware legal advice that enables Nu to operate efficiently and compliantly.
• Developing deep business acumen and regulatory understanding to propose creative legal solutions that reflect Nu’s customer-centric approach.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Law Degree (around 15 years of experience after graduation)
• Admitted to practice law in the US.
• Fluent English. Spanish and/or Portuguese is desirable.
• Objective communication and efficient internal and external client management.
• Adaptable and fast learner, develops excellent business acumen.
• Holistic thinker with excellent prioritization skills.
• Proactive and curious.
• Creative problem solving.
• Project management skills.

Nubank offers:

• Opportunity of earning equity at Nu
• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Extended maternity and paternity leaves
• Nucleo - Our learning platform of courses
• NuLanguage - Our language learning program
• NuCare - Our mental health and wellness assistance program
• Saving Plans - Health Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Work-from-home Allowance