Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Overview

System1 is the leading global Marketing decision making platform. We help brands measure and understand whether their marketing works. Predictive technology is our passion, but our focus is very much human. We understand the power of emotion and capture the nuances of human behaviour to power data-driven decisions. We want to drive change and rewire behaviours, envisioning a world where our pioneering methodologies are embedded in the workflows of every marketing decision-maker. We are also who we are because of our people. So, if you share our enthusiasm, are ambitious, creative, and highly motivated, then we’d love to hear from you Join the System1 team to continue to help us remove the guesswork for marketeers everywhere, as well as secure our growth, ambition, and success.

Becoming part of the team

With 10 Global Offices and over 150 employees, System1 is a fast-changing business. With exceptional IP, technological advantage and a world-class team we are very well positioned for rapid growth. Central to this is our people. We need to hire the right people, into the right roles, at the right time.

We are looking for a legal professional with 3–5 years of in-house experience who is looking for a long-term opportunity in a dynamic, global environment. Based in Brazil, you will work on legal matters that span multiple jurisdictions, engaging with teams across different regions. The core of the role focuses on commercial contracts with both clients and suppliers, but the scope may evolve to include broader legal areas depending on your experience and interests.

What will you be doing?

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts with international clients and vendors
• Provide practical legal advice to internal stakeholders across business functions and geographies
• Collaborate with colleagues in Europe, the US, and other regions to ensure consistent legal standards and contract processes
• Manage legal queries related to contract terms, risk, and compliance
• Support local legal needs in Brazil as required, including corporate governance, regulatory filings, or employment law matters
• Contribute to legal initiatives in areas such as data protection, insurance, and compliance, depending on experience
• Help refine legal processes and documentation as we grow and expand our global footprint

You need to be this kind of person:

• Meticulous and process driven and focused on results
• Excellent communication skills
• Organised, proactive with a positive can-do attitude
• Ability to be a self-starter but also be a team player
• Ability to demonstrate our values: Customer commitment, Creativity, Collaboration & Determination

You need to have the following:

• Law degree and bar qualification in Brazil
• 3–5 years of legal experience, including at least some in-house work
• Strong experience handling commercial contracts and advising business stakeholders
• Excellent written and spoken English, with confidence communicating across cultures and functions
• Comfortable working on cross-border matters and juggling varied legal topics
• Proactive and mature approach to work, with high attention to detail
• Enthusiastic about being part of a small, supportive team with a long-term mindset

Nice to Have:

• Experience in marketing, technology, or digital services
• Knowledge of data protection, insurance, or international compliance frameworks
• Familiarity with legal operations or process improvement

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and bonus scheme. Our people are important to us, and we understand that each person has a life outside of work and we therefore offer flexible working arrangements (Hybrid) aiming to suit your needs. We also offer several wellbeing resources such as “de-clutter” afternoons for your personal and professional needs.

We encourage learning and offer education reimbursement opportunities.

We have recognition schemes, and regular socials, including summer and winter parties

We welcome applicants from all diverse communities and encourage our candidates to ask us about reasonable adjustments that we may be able to make to support through our recruitment process and while in post.

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