Principal Lawyer

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our team. The successful candidate will be based in Porto Alegre, Brazil and will report directly to the legal coordinator.

The Legal Counsel will be responsible for managing litigation, including receiving notifications, registration, processing, and response. They will also organize and participate in meetings with employees to clarify facts pertinent to our defense. Additionally, they will act as our representative in legal actions, prepare reports, and use Excel and other systems to manage activities.

• Manage litigation, including receiving notifications, registration, processing, and response;
• Organize and participate in meetings with employees to clarify facts pertinent to our defense;
• Act as our representative in legal actions;
• Prepare reports, including those in English;
• Use Excel and other systems to manage activities;
• Receive, review, or draft contracts for the purchase of goods, services, and technology;
• Draft notifications and responses to official requests;
• Review demands and responses with potential legal risk originating from or transmitted through SAC, Ombudsman, RDR, among others.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Law;
• Active OAB (Brazilian Bar Association) registration;
• Advanced English proficiency;
• Experience in drafting contracts;
• Knowledge of Civil, Contract, and Labor Law;
• A passion for developing solutions to complex problems;
• A belief that law is a tool and an opportunity to prevent disputes;
• An enthusiasm for innovation and being a key player in creating solutions aimed at avoiding litigation;
• The ability to manage conflicting situations, acting as a peacemaker;
• A comfort level working in a young, collaborative, innovative, and informal environment, but with high performance, respect, and responsibility.

We offer a range of benefits to support your well-being, including:

• Two paid volunteer days per year for a local charity;
• A Health and Wellness Program, including healthy foods, free health check-ups, and fun vitality activities;
• Flexible working hours with the option to work from home;
• Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs.

We value diversity and inclusion, and we strive to create a work environment that promotes well-being and fosters connections among our members. Our four categories of well-being are:

• Connection - Build meaningful connections with other members;
• Health - Manage mental, emotional, and physical health;
• Finances - Provide learning opportunities to help members achieve personal financial health;
• Lifestyle - Maintain a balance between work and life priorities.