Support compliance with the rules governing the company's virtual asset activities, PIX and payment institution — asset segregation, internal controls, AML/CFT, cybersecurity, and client transparency.
Help with authorization processes before the relevant regulator and track key regulatory deadlines.
Assist in the implementation of regulatory reporting requirements, interpreting obligations and addressing them with the technical team (e.g., Sisbajud/SIMBA set-up).
Track the obligations tied to the company's investment advisory activity: registration, independence from issuers and distributors, and help draft responses to regulator inquiries and internal guidelines.
Manage the preparation and submission of evidence and defense materials for consumer complaints and proceedings, and draft responses to official requests (ofícios) from authorities within their deadlines.
Track changes in relevant laws and regulations, and help translate their practical impact for internal teams.
Assist senior lawyers and the compliance team in communications with regulators, auditors, and banking partners, as well as in any other matters related to the organization, governance, and activities of the team.
Draft memos, legal opinions, corporate and internal documents; organize records for audit and supervisory purposes.

Law degree, with active bar admission (or in progress).
Fluent Portuguese; intermediate/advanced English is a strong plus.
Basic to intermediate knowledge of financial regulation, or strong interest in developing this expertise.
Familiarity with regulated institutions.
Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with good ability to manage regulatory deadlines.
Strong written communication.

Prior experience at a fintech, bank, brokerage, or law firm working in financial regulatory law.
Postgraduate studies or coursework in digital law, capital markets, or intellectual property.
Knowledge of compliance and AML/CFT.

On-site — Brazil

ARQ is hiring a Junior Legal Counsel - Brazil