Corporate Lawyer

Job Title: Corporate Lawyer — ChileLocation: Chile — Santiago preferred (Hybrid)Type of Contract: Full-Time | Independent Contractor | Monthly RetainerSalary Range: Market Rates, negotiable based on experienceLanguage Requirements: Fluent Spanish and professional-level English
Our client is seeking a skilled Corporate Lawyer with strong Chilean corporate and commercial law experience to support international clients establishing and operating entities in Chile. You will play a key role in entity formation, statutory compliance, legal representation, and ongoing corporate administration. Your work will directly impact clients' ability to establish and maintain compliant Chilean operations efficiently.
Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the incorporation of Chilean legal entities, including SpA, S.A., and Ltda., by preparing incorporation documents and coordinating notarization and registration with the Registro de Comercio and relevant authoritiesCoordinate initial tax registration and commencement of activities with the Servicio de Impuestos Internos (SII), including management of required tax and electronic filing credentialsAct as, or coordinate the appointment of, local legal representatives and authorized representatives for client entities as required under Chilean lawDraft and review powers of attorney, board resolutions, shareholder resolutions, and meeting minutes, and manage their notarization, registration, and ongoing validityManage ongoing corporate compliance obligations, including maintenance of corporate records, shareholder documentation, statutory books, and annual or periodic corporate filingsPrepare and maintain beneficial ownership, tax, and other corporate compliance documentation required by Chilean authorities and applicable regulationsCoordinate registered office and domiciliation arrangements for client entitiesLiaise directly with international clients and referral partners, including global EOR and PEO providers, in English regarding entity structuring, compliance timelines, and documentation requirementsCoordinate with notaries, the Registro de Comercio, SII, municipal authorities, and other relevant government agencies to progress incorporation and compliance mattersProvide ad-hoc legal advisory support on employment law, commercial contracts, corporate structuring, dormant entity maintenance, reorganizations, and dissolutionSupport the review and negotiation of commercial contracts and agreements for international clients operating in Chile
Must-Have QualificationsLaw degree (Licenciatura en Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales) from an accredited Chilean university and qualification to practice law in ChileActive membership or registration with the relevant Chilean legal and professional authorities, as applicableMinimum 3 years of experience in corporate/commercial law, ideally supporting foreign-owned entities or international clientsStrong working knowledge of Chilean corporate and commercial law, including the Código de Comercio, Ley de Sociedades Anónimas, and regulations applicable to SpA entitiesPractical experience with entity incorporation, Registro de Comercio procedures, notarization, and SII registration and tax commencement processesFluent Spanish and professional-level English, both written and spokenExperience drafting incorporation documents, powers of attorney, shareholder or board resolutions, and corporate agreements
Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting global EOR, PEO, or multi-country expansion service providersFamiliarity with Chilean employment and immigration processes, including matters involving the Dirección del Trabajo and Servicio Nacional de MigracionesExperience with beneficial ownership, AML/KYC, and corporate compliance requirementsExperience with trademark and intellectual property registrations before INAPIExperience advising foreign companies on Chilean market entry, corporate structuring, and ongoing entity administration