Associate Legal Counsel

SES; Rio de Janeiro; Presencial; BRL 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A global telecommunications company in Rio de Janeiro is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel to assist with legal and contractual matters. The role involves drafting, negotiating contracts, and providing legal support for commercial teams. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in law, fluency in English, and 1-3 years of relevant experience. They must be organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. This position may require travel domestically and internationally.

Qualificações

• Master’s degree or LLM in law required.
• Fluency in English, both oral and written is mandatory.
• One to three years of post-qualification experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts.
• Provide timely legal advice to commercial teams.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.

Conhecimentos

Legal research

Contract negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Formação académica

Master’s degree or LLM in law

Bar qualification

Ferramentas

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Associate Legal Counsel

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The incumbent provides assistance in all legal and contractual matters to support the activities of the Legal Commercial team.

S/he acts as a trusted business partner to the commercial teams and provides pro‑active, value‑added legal support and on commercial matters to enable transactions. S/he actively advises and counsels on legal issues, including risk assessment and avoidance.

S/he also provides support and guidance on a variety of legal matters to other company divisions on an as needed basis.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• Structure, draft, negotiate and finalize contracts ensuring compliance with applicable national and international laws and regulations
• Conduct research and draft memoranda in various legal fields
• Provide assistance to SES’s affiliates and subsidiaries on legal aspects as requested
• Provide support and advice in legal matters in various functions
• Ability to communicate succinctly, diplomatically and credibly at all levels within the organisation
• Collaborative individual, able to build relationships across all levels and functions of the organization
• Clear and candid communicator able to produce and present to a variety of internal and external audiences
• Provide timely and effective legal advice to the commercial groups in support of their respective projects, contracts and initiatives including bids and public/private partnership initiatives

COMPETENCIES

• Capability to work in an accurate and organized manner with proven attention to detail
• Flexibility and team‑spirit
• Good interpersonal relations and communications skills (written and oral)
• Good time management and priority setting skills
• Proactive approach, can‑do mentality and ability to work autonomously
• Diplomatic manner
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree or LLM in law
• Bar qualification would be of advantage
• One to three years of post‑qualification experience in a law firm or legal department of a company would be of advantage
• Experience in the telecommunication/media sector would be of advantage

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS

• Computer literacy (word, excel, power point)
• Fluency in English, both oral and written, is a must
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally