General Counsel

Rentcars: Connecting Customers to the Best Rental Car Options Worldwide

At Rentcars, we take pride in being the largest car rental platform in Latin America and a major global player in the industry. Since 2009, our mission has been to connect our customers with the best rental car options available.

Operating in over 160 countries, we have established partnerships with renowned car rental companies, enabling us to offer exceptional coverage in more than 5,000 cities and access to 20,000 car pick-up points worldwide. With our headquarters located in Curitiba/BR and Amsterdam/NL, we are a global organization driven by a passion for excellence and innovation. Our love for what we do is the driving force behind our continuous growth and success.

At Rentcars, we go beyond being just a car rental platform. We have achieved recognition as a Great Place to Work®, a testament to our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace environment. Additionally, we are proud to be a certified B-Corp company, reflecting our dedication to sustainability, diversity, and the well-being of our Renties.

Would you like to join a company with the B-Corp seal, certified and ranked by GPTW®, and celebrated as one of Brazil's most beloved workplaces according to Glassdoor?

About this role:

• Review, consolidate, and ensure the integrity of agreements, contracts, and other legal documents, safeguarding the company's rights both domestically and internationally.
• Manage and oversee the legal department, providing leadership and guidance to the legal team to support the company's goals and objectives.
• Serve as the main point of contact for relationships with external law firms, nationally and internationally, including evaluating and proposing new hires as necessary.
• Lead and oversee legal matters at the national and international levels, working closely with Rentcars' management team.
• Provide expert legal advice and guidance to the company on business law matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Conduct research and evaluate opportunities and risk factors related to business decisions and operations in the markets where Rentcars operates.
• Execute legal and tax risk management strategies, identifying potential risks and implementing measures to mitigate them.
• Implement and maintain best practices for data protection and privacy requirements, ensuring the company's compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage the internal legal team and external lawyers in relation to consumer, tax, and labor-related legal demands, providing guidance and support as needed.

A perfect match would have:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, with an active certification from the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).
• Proven track record as a Legal Manager in a business environment or at law firms specialized in business and corporate law.
• Experience in effectively managing national and international contracts, demonstrating a thorough understanding of contract terms, negotiation, and risk assessment.
• Familiarity or experience with e-commerce or internet-based products and services will be highly valued.
• Knowledge of topics related to the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• Availability to work in-person at the Curitiba office is required.
• Fluent English is essential, with demonstrated experience in a corporate setting.
• Proficiency in Spanish will be considered a plus.

At Rentcars, we offer a wide range of benefits that go beyond just working in an incredible company alongside amazing colleagues. Check it out:

• We understand that everyone's needs are unique. That's why we provide four different types of benefits, with four options each. You can choose the ones that make the most sense for you. The options include:
  • Life and Health Insurance (including dental and vision plans);
  • Meal Allowance
  • Wellness Program
• MBO - Management by Objectives: Goal-based annual bonus
• RentieScholarship: Tuition reimbursement for continuing education or pursuing an advanced degree.
• Onboarding kit for Newbies (our new employees).
• Welcome kit for RentieBabies.
• No Dress Code.
• Birthday Day Off.
• Career Development Support: We support your career growth through guidance, training, and mentorship.
• SmartUps and Rentclasses: Expand your knowledge and skills through our learning and development programs.
• Learning Rocks: Access our dedicated learning platform with courses available anytime, anywhere.
• Join us for happy hours and events to celebrate our achievements.
• All this and more

Take the next step now and join us in creating a positive impact Best of luck

How to follow your application:

Email is our primary communication tool. Please keep an eye on your inbox for updates as all applicants will receive feedback regarding this recruitment process.

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We are a company that offers equal opportunities to all candidates who apply for our jobs, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, appearance, nationality, religion, age, physical and mental disabilities, marital status or political ideology.

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