Labor Relations Intern

Colgate Palmolive; Região Geográfica Intermediária de São Paulo; On-site; BRL 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Law or Business Administration student to join our Labor Relations team in Sao Paulo. This role offers hands-on exposure to termination processes, labor claims, and regulatory compliance within a global consumer products company.

You will analyze cases, prepare documentation, liaise with external counsel, and support inspections by authorities. Strong communication and organization are essential, as is proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Law or Business Administration degree program.
• English: Intermediate or above.
• Excellent oral and written communication, strong organization, and attention to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Terminations: Analysis, approvals, document issuance, final settlement routing, scheduling and preparation for union/labor ratifications (homologation), and submitting documents to the document management system.
• Labor Claims / Lawsuits: Receiving initial claims, analyzing requests, gathering defense documentation, preparing defense reports, liaising with external counsel, determining the need for witnesses, and acting as a legal representative/corporate witness (preposto).
• Legal Compliance: Supporting labor inspections conducted by the Ministry of Labor and other regulatory bodies.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Law or Business Administration degree program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #176441 - Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

About The Role

We are seeking a Law or Business Administration student with an analytical, proactive, and dynamic profile to join our Labor Relations team.

Key Responsibilities And Activities

• Terminations: Analysis, approvals, document issuance, final settlement routing, scheduling and preparation for union/labor ratifications (homologation), and submitting documents to the document management system.
• Labor Claims / Lawsuits: Receiving initial claims, analyzing requests, gathering defense documentation, preparing defense reports, liaising with external counsel, determining the need for witnesses, and acting as a legal representative/corporate witness (preposto).
• Legal Compliance: Supporting labor inspections conducted by the Ministry of Labor and other regulatory bodies.

Profile Requirements

• Education: Currently enrolled in a Law or Business Administration degree program.
• English: Intermediate or above.
• Additional Skills:
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and strict adherence to deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace platforms.

Nice-to-Haves / Differentials

• Proactivity.
• Eagerness to learn.
• Ease and confidence in navigating processes.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.