Expert Legal Professional

Legal Profession Expert

We are on a mission to revolutionize the way businesses operate in Brazil. As we continue to scale our ecosystem of tools and services, we are seeking an exceptional legal expert to play a vital role in shaping our business strategy.

Our company provides cutting-edge solutions to retailers, enabling them to thrive in the eCommerce space. We cater to a diverse range of customers from supermarkets, specialty stores, pharmacies, department stores, and fashion brands across Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Peru, and Colombia.

We are passionate about empowering brands, aggregators, and retailers to optimize their eCommerce operations, reduce costs, and boost profitability. With over $70M USD in venture capital backing us, we have achieved consistent growth over the past six years and processed more than 100 million orders through our platform. Today, we serve 100+ customers and engage thousands of freelancers across our network. This is just the beginning of our journey as we build a profitable, scalable ecosystem – our vision is to become the go-to partner for retailers to grow their eCommerce business.

The Role: We are looking for an experienced legal expert to oversee and lead our legal strategy in Brazil. Based in São Paulo, this individual will be responsible for providing proactive legal guidance on all aspects of our operations in the country, with a strong focus on labor and employment law, litigation management, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute our legal strategy for Brazil, aligning with global guidelines and local regulatory requirements.
• Advise leadership and HR on labor law matters, technology platform matters, independent contractors matters, including union negotiations, employee relations, government initiatives, and go-to market restructuring.
• Manage labor litigation end-to-end, from strategy to external counsel coordination. Oversee all litigation in Brazil, including labor, civil, and regulatory disputes, ensuring efficient resolution and alignment with company interests.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local laws, regulations, and licensing requirements. Advise on contracts, data protection, corporate policies, and risk management.
• Partner with senior leadership, operations, finance, HR, and external counsel to anticipate risks, solve challenges, and enable business growth.
• Proactively identify potential risks and design mitigation strategies, ensuring our resilience and continuity.
• Represent us in key external interactions with authorities, regulators, and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• LAW degree from a top Brazilian university; OAB active license required.
• Minimum 8+ years of legal experience, with a strong background in labor and employment litigation.
• Previous experience in fast-paced, high-growth companies (tech, logistics, retail, or startups preferred).
• Deep understanding of Brazilian labor law, litigation procedures, and regulatory environment.
• Proven track record of managing external counsel and complex cases.
• Strong business acumen and ability to balance legal risks with business priorities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Bilingual Portuguese and English required; Spanish is a plus.

We offer:

• A dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
• A collaborative team that values innovation and creativity.
• A comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being.
• The chance to work on challenging projects that make a real impact.

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