Legal Counsel (Remote from Brazil)

Jobgether; Teletrabalho; BRL 250.000 - 350.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Legal Counsel in Brazil to provide expert legal guidance on product development, privacy, and compliance issues. The role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on employment matters, and collaborating globally. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with the crypto space. The position offers competitive compensation and a fully remote work model.

Serviços

Competitive compensation, equity, and token package

Premium health, dental, and vision coverage

16 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible paid time off

$2,000 equipment stipend

$300 monthly co-working allowance

Qualificações

• 3-5 years of experience as a lawyer in top-tier law firms and/or in-house.
• Legally qualified to practice law in your jurisdiction.
• Ability to handle cross-border legal issues and work with local counsel.

Responsabilidades

• Provide expert legal advice on product development and data privacy.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Support compliance initiatives and advise on global employment matters.

Conhecimentos

Experience in the crypto space

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence

Formação académica

Strong academic credentials from a recognized institution

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel in Brazil.

This role offers the opportunity to act as a principal in-house legal advisor for a fast-moving, innovation-driven organization. You will provide legal guidance across a broad range of product, commercial, corporate, and compliance matters, partnering closely with engineering, operations, and cross-functional teams. The position requires balancing strategic counsel with hands-on execution, including drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on intellectual property and data privacy, and supporting global employment and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, low-bureaucracy environment, is adaptable to emerging technologies, and can navigate complex cross-border legal issues while maintaining high integrity and professionalism.

Accountabilities

• Provide expert legal advice on product development, privacy, data protection, and intellectual property matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, vendor contracts, and technology transactions
• Support compliance initiatives, counseling teams on legal and regulatory implications of proposed transactions
• Advise on global employment matters, including policy development, compliance, and partnership with People teams
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to resolve cross-border legal issues
• Support the General Counsel with additional legal projects, corporate governance, and organizational initiatives

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience as a lawyer, combining top-tier law firm and/or in-house experience
• Legally qualified to practice law in your jurisdiction
• Experience in the crypto space is required; familiarity with SOC2 and GDPR compliance is a plus
• Ability to handle cross-border legal issues, including working with local counsel when necessary
• Strong commercial acumen and pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to legal challenges
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across geographies
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing complex matters with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus
• Strong academic credentials from a recognized institution

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, equity, and token package
• Premium health, dental, and vision coverage
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible paid time off and company-wide closure weeks
• $2,000 equipment stipend and $300 monthly co-working allowance
• Fully remote-first work model with optional travel to team or industry events

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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