Corporate Lawyer / Corporate Legal Specialist — Chile

Nearshore Business Solutions

Job Overview

Location: Chile — Remote or Hybrid (Santiago preferred) Type of Contract: Full-Time | Independent Contractor | Monthly Retainer Salary Range: Up to USD 2,500/month, depending on experience and profile Language

Requirements

• Fluent Spanish and Professional English

• Our client is seeking a Corporate Lawyer or Corporate Legal Specialist with practical experience in Chilean corporate law, entity administration, or commercial legal support to assist international clients operating in Chile. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with corporate documentation, entity incorporation, regulatory procedures, or ongoing compliance, with flexibility for candidates whose experience is stronger in some areas than others. Their work will help ensure efficient company setup, reliable corporate administration, and ongoing compliance with Chilean legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the incorporation and administration of Chilean legal entities, including SpA, S.A., and Ltda., by preparing documentation and coordinating registration processes.
• Assist with tax registration and commencement-of-activities procedures before the Servicio de Impuestos Internos (SII), including the preparation and management of supporting documentation.
• Prepare, review, and maintain corporate documents, including powers of attorney, shareholder and board resolutions, meeting minutes, and corporate records.
• Coordinate with notaries, the Registro de Comercio, the SII, municipal authorities, and other relevant institutions to complete incorporation and compliance procedures.
• Support ongoing corporate compliance, including statutory documentation, shareholder records, periodic filings, and beneficial ownership requirements where applicable.
• Communicate with international clients and business partners regarding documentation requirements, corporate administration, and compliance timelines, using English as needed.
• Provide general legal and administrative support on commercial contracts, corporate changes, entity maintenance, and other matters within their experience and expertise.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Law degree from a recognized Chilean university, with professional qualification to practice law in Chile where required for the responsibilities assigned.
• Approximately 2–3+ years of relevant experience in corporate law, commercial law, legal operations, corporate administration, or a related field. Candidates with equivalent practical experience may also be considered for non-reserved legal and administrative responsibilities.
• Basic-to-strong working knowledge of Chilean corporate and commercial procedures, with demonstrated experience in at least some areas of entity incorporation, corporate documentation, or compliance.
• Experience preparing or reviewing legal documents, corporate records, powers of attorney, resolutions, contracts, or similar documentation.
• Familiarity with Chilean government procedures and institutions, ideally including the SII, Registro de Comercio, and notarial processes.
• Fluent Spanish and sufficient English communication skills to handle written correspondence, review documentation, and communicate with international stakeholders as required.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage documentation, follow up on administrative processes, and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting foreign-owned companies, international clients, or businesses entering the Chilean market.
• Familiarity with SpA incorporation, company registration, tax commencement procedures, and ongoing entity maintenance.
• Exposure to commercial contract review, employment law, corporate restructuring, or company dissolution.
• Experience working with EOR, PEO, corporate services, accounting, or international business expansion providers.
• Familiarity with AML/KYC requirements, beneficial ownership documentation, intellectual property registrations, or immigration-related processes.
• Professional experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, consulting firm, or business services provider.
• Willingness to learn new procedures and take on broader responsibilities as client needs evolve.

Job details

Location

Santiago, Chile

Workplace

Hybrid

Employment

Full-time

Salary

2,500 USD per month

Posted

October 20, 2026

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