Job Title:
Corporate Lawyer — Chile
Location:
Chile — Santiago preferred (Hybrid)
Type of Contract:
Full-Time | Independent Contractor | Monthly Retainer
Salary Range:
Market Rates, negotiable based on experience
Language 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 Responsibilities
Support 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 authorities
Coordinate initial tax registration and commencement of activities with the Servicio de Impuestos Internos (SII), including management of required tax and electronic filing credentials
Act as, or coordinate the appointment of, local legal representatives and authorized representatives for client entities as required under Chilean law
Draft and review powers of attorney, board resolutions, shareholder resolutions, and meeting minutes, and manage their notarization, registration, and ongoing validity
Manage ongoing corporate compliance obligations, including maintenance of corporate records, shareholder documentation, statutory books, and annual or periodic corporate filings
Prepare and maintain beneficial ownership, tax, and other corporate compliance documentation required by Chilean authorities and applicable regulations
Coordinate registered office and domiciliation arrangements for client entities
Liaise directly with international clients and referral partners, including general EOR and PEO providers,



in English regarding entity structuring, compliance timelines, and documentation requirements
Coordinate with notaries, the Registro de Comercio, SII, municipal authorities, and other relevant government agencies to progress incorporation and compliance matters
Provide ad-hoc legal advisory support on employment law, commercial contracts, corporate structuring, dormant entity maintenance, reorganizations, and dissolution
Support the review and negotiation of commercial contracts and agreements for international clients operating in Chile
Must-Have Qualifications
Law degree (Licenciatura en Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales) from an accredited Chilean university and qualification to practice law in Chile
Active membership or registration with the relevant Chilean legal and professional authorities, as applicable
Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate/commercial law, ideally supporting foreign-owned entities or international clients
Strong working knowledge of Chilean corporate and commercial law, including the Código de Comercio, Ley de Sociedades Anónimas, and regulations applicable to SpA entities
Practical experience with entity incorporation, Registro de Comercio procedures, notarization, and SII registration and tax commencement processes
Fluent Spanish and professional-level English, both written and spoken
Experience drafting incorporation documents, powers of attorney, shareholder or board resolutions, and corporate agreements
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting global EOR, PEO, or multi-country expansion service providers
Familiarity with Chilean employment and immigration processes, including matters involving the Dirección del Trabajo and Servicio Nacional de Migraciones
Experience with beneficial ownership, AML/KYC, and corporate compliance requirements
Experience with trademark and intellectual property registrations before INAPI
Experience advising foreign companies on Chilean market entry, corporate structuring, and ongoing entity administration
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📌 Corporate Lawyer — Chile (Santiago)
🏢 Nearshore Business Solutions
📍 Santiago