South America Legal Affairs Support Senior Advisor

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the corporate legal department at the Head Office to provide legal support and guidance.
• Work with business units to identify and mitigate risks during proposal and contract review phases.
• Review, negotiate, and provide feedback on proposed contracts to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft and update contractual documents, deeds, declarations, and policies, ensuring compliance with Group regulations and applicable laws.
• Periodically update company standard form documents to align with best practices and maintain compliance with Group regulations and applicable laws.
• Support the accounting department with payment and collection matters.
• Partner with the procurement department and head office legal team to interview and select external legal counsels as needed.
• Manage corporate secretary activities, including organizing shareholders’ and board of directors’ meetings and drafting meeting minutes, in accordance with local laws and regulations.
• Experience with labor and employment law is a plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law or related field.
• Proficiency in English (will be tested).
• 5 or more years of experience in a legal advisory role, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Spanish knowledge is a plus.

Additional information:

• Office located in Centro - Rio de Janeiro.
• Hybrid work mode (after 2 months on-site).