Country Legal & Compliance Director
Brazil

*Please submit the English version of your CV

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited law school;
• Has an active bar (or similar) membership in good standing;
• Has 7-9 years of legal experience, with a minimum of 2 years in an in-house counsel role preferred;
• Demonstrates expertise in handling complex corporate, commercial, and regulatory legal matters. Experience in consumer protection, data privacy, anti-money laundering (AML), gambling, and administrative law will be considered an advantage;
• Has a proven track record of providing strategic thought partnership and leadership in developing innovative legal and risk management strategies;
• Has the ability to deliver tailored legal advice suitable for both junior and senior levels within the organization;
• Has experience in team management and leadership.

What you'll be doing:

• Give accurate and timely counsel to executives and other members of staff in a variety of legal topics (corporate law and corporate finance, AML, labor law, partnerships, international ventures, etc.);
• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations with respect to Brazilian entities of the Group;
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advise on possible legal issues with respect to Brazilian entities of the Group;
• Effectively communicate and negotiate with external parties, including regulators, external counsel, and public authorities, to build and maintain trust. Represent and assist the organization in public proceedings when necessary;
• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights with respect to Brazilian entities and related parties;
• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces;
• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization;
• Conduct work with integrity and responsibility;
• Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation;
• Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations that apply to the business; promoting legal, compliance and risk management best practices throughout the organization.