Legal Counsel

Company Overview:
If you see technology as a way to smooth your path in life, our team does too: Your Path, Our Journey.
We believe in technology that connects talented people who embrace diversity to create and share paths we don't even know about (yet). We work to generate value not only for our users but, above all, for the communities we serve and for society as a whole, making every day better for everyone with mobility and delivery services (99) or digital payments (99Pay).
To make life easier for millions of people every day, since 2018, we have been part of DiDi DiDi Global Inc., the world’s leading mobility technology platform. We are pioneers in creating innovative solutions that start in Brazil and scale up to make a positive impact in more than 12 countries where DiDi operates. This innovation encompasses sustainability, safety, artificial intelligence, financial markets, and much more.
Whether building projects from scratch or improving our solutions, we enjoy challenges that give us butterflies, which is why we work at a fast pace with respect, collaboration, and good humor. Along this journey, we also draw strength from diverse experiences and opinions to grow together, fail quickly, learn, and adjust the course to create solutions that deliver even better results.
LI-Hybrid
Team Overview:
**Legal Counsel - Contracts, Partnerships, and Innovation**
Role Responsibilities:
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, partnerships, vendor relationships, licensing, technology services, and other corporate transactions.
- Provide legal counsel and strategic advice to internal stakeholders on corporate governance, business partnerships, and risk management in support of innovative and transformative projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, business development and procurement areas to ensure alignment between business objectives and legal strategies, while ensuring compliance.
- Identify and address legal issues that could impact the company’s ability to execute strategic initiatives, enabling swift and informed decision-making.
- Be a key partner to internal clients by providing practical, business-focused legal advice that drives results, fosters growth, and minimizes legal exposure.
- Promote a collaborative and inclusive working environment, building strong relationships across diverse teams and leveraging legal expertise to support business objectives.
Role Qualifications:
**Qualifications**:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
- 5+ years of experience as a legal counsel in law firms or in-house legal role with a focus on contracts, partnerships, and corporate matters.
- Strong knowledge of commercial law, contract law and business partnerships.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different teams and backgrounds.
- Business-oriented mindset with a passion for innovation, technology, and projects that make a meaningful impact on society.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and provide practical, actionable legal advice that supports business success.
EEO Statement:
- We create customer value - We strive to always create valuable experiences for our users in everything we do. Our focus is to always innovate new experiences that are safe, pleasant, and efficient.
- We are data-driven - We are strong believers in making informed decisions, that’s why we are data-driven. We can better navigate the business landscape strategically by analyzing valuable metrics.
- We believe in Win-win Collaboration - Success is a team sport. When we work to help our partners and colleagues win, we win, too. While keeping everyone's best interest at heart, we communicate with candor and execute with excellence in all we do.
- We believe in integrity - Integrity is at the very core of our business. We are people who always want to do the right thing. Our intentions are sincere, we speak our minds and listen to each other.
- We always strive to do better. That means venturing beyond our comfort zones, learning from our mistakes, and helping each other grow.
- We believe in Diversity and Inclusion - Diversity is one of our biggest strengths. Our differences are what makes us distinct. We respect each other and believe in equal opportunities for all.
**Diversity & Inclusion**
Diversity is not a future vision or a wish for something we want someday; it is a non-negotiable value of who we are today.
We embrace inclusion, plurality, and respect, and to achieve this, we rely on the governance of the Diversity Committee, which works alongside HR, our leadership, and identity groups—99Adapta, 99Afro, 99Colors, 99Womem, and 99Familys.
This is our ongoing journey, with much mor

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