Hybrid Legal Counsel – Company Secretary

at dLocal

• Job title: Legal Counsel – Company Secretary
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: €50 - €60 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Valletta, Malta

About the role

• Corporate Secretary overseeing governance and compliance for Maltese companies in a flexible, dynamic environment. Collaboration with Legal, Compliance, and Finance teams to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as Company Secretary for Maltese entities, advising directors and management on governance procedures, statutory duties, and best practices.
• Plan, convene, and minute Board and shareholder meetings: prepare agendas, circulate board packs, coordinate signatures and approvals, record decisions, and track action items to completion.
• Provide training and guidance to directors and internal teams on governance standards, meeting protocols, and documentation requirements.
• Draft, review, and execute corporate documents, including notices, resolutions, minutes, powers of attorney, share issuances or transfers, capital changes, director/secretary appointments, registered office changes, and amendments to constitutional documents.
• Maintain statutory registers and corporate books, ensuring accurate and timely filings with the Malta Business Registry.
• Oversee beneficial ownership records and related notifications, ensuring alignment with AML/KYC requirements and internal governance controls.
• Lead the full lifecycle of Maltese entities, including incorporations, mergers, re-domiciliations, and liquidations.
• Liaise with relevant authorities and regulators, including the Malta Business Registry and the MFSA (where applicable), to coordinate filings, submissions, and responses to information requests.
• Support corporate transactions and restructurings, including intercompany agreements, financing documentation, and closing deliverables.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, reviewing work, setting priorities, and ensuring consistent quality and timely execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law; additional qualifications in governance, company secretarial practice, or corporate law are a plus.
• 4+ years of experience in corporate governance, company secretarial functions, or corporate legal work—ideally within a multinational or regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of Maltese company law and corporate governance requirements; experience with MFSA-regulated entities is an advantage.
• Proven experience preparing and minuting Board meetings, maintaining corporate records, and managing statutory filings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to advise senior stakeholders confidently and clearly.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across entities.
• Proactive, hands-on mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Fluency in English.

Benefits

• 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!