Regulatory Counsel

Our team in Latin America continues to grow!

We are looking for a Regulatory Counsel to join our regional Regulatory function in LATAM. If you are a qualified lawyer with strong regulatory compliance experience, enjoy working across multiple jurisdictions, and want to play a key role in strengthening regulatory frameworks across the region, this opportunity is for you.

This role will support regulatory advisory, monitoring, and second line oversight across multiple LATAM markets, ensuring consistent and high-quality regulatory risk management aligned with global standards.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Advisory

• Interpret and advise on applicable laws and regulatory expectations across LATAM jurisdictions.
• Provide pragmatic second line advice on regulatory matters, including AML/CTF, sanctions, conduct, screening hits, and other high-risk topics.
• Support regulatory change management, including horizon scanning and impact assessments.
• Draft, review, and update local regulatory policies and second line procedures.
• Deliver training sessions on regulatory obligations and emerging regulatory developments.
• Prepare regulatory risk reports and updates for governance forums and regional leadership.

Monitoring & Assurance

• Support second line monitoring and assurance activities across LATAM.
• Review control effectiveness, regulatory registers, and remediation actions.
• Assist with oversight of regulatory incidents and escalations.
• Collaborate with the Regulatory Centre of Excellence to ensure a robust monitoring framework.

Stakeholder Engagement & Transformation

• Partner with business leaders, country heads, and global regulatory teams.
• Support regulatory technology initiatives and integration workstreams.
• Promote a strong culture of compliance and reinforce the Three Lines of Defence model.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer in a LATAM jurisdiction (preferably Colombia or Mexico).
• 5–10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
• At least 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance, legal advisory, or similar regulatory roles.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks impacting corporate/trust services (AML/CTF, sanctions, conduct, licensing, company law).
• Experience drafting policies and advising on complex regulatory matters.
• Experience supporting cross-border or multinational operations.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (Portuguese is a plus).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret regulation into actionable business guidance.

Desired Requirements

• Experience in financial services, fiduciary, corporate services, or related industries.
• Background in a reputable law firm or global organization.
• Experience delivering regulatory training.
• Exposure to regulatory monitoring, assurance, or second line functions.
• Experience working in transformation or regulatory technology initiatives.
• Ability to operate confidently in fast-paced, evolving regulatory environments.

If you are a regulatory lawyer looking to take on a regional role with strategic exposure across LATAM, and you are motivated by strengthening regulatory standards in a global environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and join our growing team in LATAM.