Head of Legal

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.

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Team Overview

We are seeking a strategic, business-oriented Head of Legal / Labor & Employment to lead and manage all employment related legal matters in Brazil.

This role will be responsible for providing high-quality, pragmatic legal advice to senior leadership, HR, and business teams, ensuring compliance with Brazilian labor laws and supporting the company's people strategy in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Role Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary legal advisor on all labor and employment matters, including individual and collective disputes, regulatory compliance and others matters.
• Manage and coordinate employment litigation and administrative proceedings, overseeing external counsel and defining litigation strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Advise on the full employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding to terminations, investigations, and workforce restructuring.
• Partner closely with HR, ER and leadership teams to design, implement, and monitor company-wide employment policies, benefits, and compensation structures.
• Provide proactive guidance on labor implications of strategic initiatives such as reorganizations and internal mobility.
• Support internal investigations, disciplinary actions, and whistleblower cases in coordination with Compliance and Internal Audit.
• Develop and lead internal training programs on labor risks, diversity and inclusion, and ethical workplace practices.
• Anticipate changes in labor legislation and case law, assessing potential impacts and advising management accordingly.
• Ensure consistent legal governance and risk management across all business units.

Role Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized university; active OAB license required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in labor and employment law, ideally with a mix of law-firm and in-house experience.
• Proven track record managing complex employment litigation and advisory matters at scale.
• Solid understanding of Brazilian labor law and court procedures; experience with collective bargaining and union dynamics is highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to balance legal risk with business needs.
• Excellent communication skills, both in Portuguese and English.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build processes, and drive strategic initiatives in a matrixed, multicultural organization.
• Business-oriented mindset and strategic thinker.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and solution-driven.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.

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 more still to come.

  We reinforce that this position is open to everyone, including pregnant people and people with disabilities (PwD). 
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