Legal Officer, Central-West Region
Position Overview
Job Description
Mercantil Servicios Financieros is hiring a Legal Officer, Central-West Region based in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Support the financial group's legal needs across the Lara region.
Responsibilities
- Review regional contracts and guarantees
- Manage litigation and recoveries
- Advise on banking-sector compliance
- Liaise with regional management
Requirements
- Licenciatura en Derecho from an accredited Venezuelan university.
- Admission as an abogado (registered with a Colegio de Abogados and INPREABOGADO).
- 2 to 4 years in banking/litigation
- Local procedural experience
Regional in-house roles offer steady USD-linked pay. Apply through the employer. LegalAlphabet lists this role as part of its Venezuela legal-careers hub; pay is shown in US dollars, the de facto currency for professional legal salaries in Venezuela.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Compensation
$500 - $1,200/month
Practice Area
Position
Associate
Education Requirements
Bachelor degree
Experience Requirements
3 to 5 years
Industry
Banking / Financial Services
Application Deadline
September 7, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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