- Company: D Local
- Location: Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide)
- Salary: S$1,440–S$2,280/wk
D Local at a glance
dlocal.comSEC filings mentioning "dLocal": 13 — search EDGAR
Singapore (nationwide) company registry (ACRA): UEN 201617306G · Registered since 2016-06-24
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 96760063YHELPY78LW92, GB) — via GLEIF
dLocal is a Uruguayan fintech that enables cross-border payments so global merchants can reach emerging markets. Public company (NASDAQ: DLO); site: dlocal.com.
1,191 Wikipedia views in June 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Source: Wikipedia
Legal Counsel
at dLocal
in Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide)
The Opportunity
dLocal, a leading payments processor and merchant of record for global brands in emerging markets, is seeking a Legal Counsel to support our operations in the Asia-Pacific region. As part of our legal team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations while supporting business initiatives across multiple countries.
Core Duties
- Provide legal advice on payment-related matters, including regulatory compliance, contracts, and dispute resolution.
- Support the expansion of dLocal’s services into new markets within APAC by conducting legal due diligence and drafting necessary documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that all business activities comply with local laws and regulations.
- Develop and maintain a strong network of external legal counsel in key APAC jurisdictions.
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Counsel, preferably in the payments or financial services industry.
- Demonstrated expertise in payment regulations and compliance in multiple APAC countries.
- Strong knowledge of contract law and dispute resolution processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Working at dLocal
dLocal offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you can make a significant impact on the success of global brands. We value diversity and inclusion, providing a collaborative atmosphere that encourages professional growth and development. Our team is passionate about innovation and problem-solving, making every day an opportunity to learn and grow.
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Recent news
- dLocal (DLO) Chief Legal Officer receives 40,329-share equity grant, holds 174,276 - Stock Titan
- DLocal (NASDAQ:DLO) Director Sells $398,350.00 in Stock - MarketBeat
- DLocal (DLO) On Russell Index Adds And Analyst Support The Valuation Case Gets A Fresh Look - simplywall.st
- Dlocal (DLO) Is An Overlooked AI Digital Payments Stock, Here’s Why This Could Change Soon - Yahoo Finance
- Convera and dLocal unlock smart cross-border payments infrastructure - Convera
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Working in Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide)
Singapore (nationwide) is an island city-state in Southeast Asia near the equator, off the southern Malay Peninsula, with a main island plus many smaller islands.
Note: Singapore (nationwide) observes a public holiday on Aug 10 — National Day.
🇸🇬 Relocation safety for Singapore (nationwide): Very Safe — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in Singapore (nationwide): 2.8% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in Singapore (nationwide): $98,814 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in Singapore (nationwide): 0.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in Singapore (nationwide): 5.0% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per week in Singapore (nationwide): 46.3 — via ILOSTAT
About this role & career path
Legal Counsel (O*NET 23-1011.00) typically advises on rights and obligations, evaluates evidence and strategy, and supports business and regulatory decisions. At a payments firm, that often means commercial, compliance, and emerging-market legal issues.
Recent coverage notes dLocal CLO equity activity and broader market interest in DLO.
Traits that fit this role
- Self-Confidence
- Perseverance
- Stress Tolerance
- Self-Control
- Achievement Orientation
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school -- for example, a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. — via O*NET
Industry news
- How women in law redefine Arizona’s legal industry - AZ Big Media
- Why Experience Still Matters In An AI-Driven Legal Industry - Above the Law
- Legal industry leaders in China explore compliance, ethics and trust risks in AI era - Wolters Kluwer
Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)
Salary & compensation
Workers in Legal occupations earn a national median of $99,052 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Build the skills for this role
Build depth in commercial and regulatory advice for fintech/payments; practice reading rulings and precedents; strengthen fact-gathering, risk framing, and clear client memos. No certification list or costs were provided for this role family.
- How you advise product or sales on cross-border payment and local-market rules
- Example of analyzing precedents or probable case outcomes
- Handling multi-jurisdiction contracts or regulatory inquiries
- Comfort with a public, growth-stage payments company (DLO)
Strong fit if you want in-house counsel work at a cross-border payments company, based in Singapore (nationwide), focused on interpreting law and advising the business rather than pure litigation volume.
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Listing facts
- Role Legal Counsel
- Employer D Local
- Location Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide)
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) S$1,440–S$2,280/wk
- Posted July 27, 2026
- Apply by August 26, 2026
- Country Singapore (nationwide)
- Overview Full job description on this page (270 words)
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Typical work in Legal Counsel
Independent occupational context from O*NET (U.S. public-domain labor data). This is about the occupation, not a rewrite of this employer's posting.
- Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
- Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
- Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
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