Senior Legal Counsel

Aqua Capital; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 160.000 - 200.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A prominent investment management firm in São Paulo seeks a professional with strong legal expertise, especially in M&A and contract analysis. The role involves managing a tailored portfolio, executing financial recoveries, and mitigating risks across legal and contractual frameworks. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Law and demonstrate analytical rigor. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to the firm’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in the agri-food sector.

Qualificações

• Must be fluent in English.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Strong legal expertise in M&A, contract analysis, arbitration, or litigation.
• Experience in litigation management is important for success.

Responsabilidades

• Tail portfolio management and monitoring.
• Financial recovery and legal-operational execution.
• Mitigation of legal, contractual, and accounting risks.
• Contingency management and pricing.
• Relationship and stakeholder management.
• Continuous improvement and process standardization.

Conhecimentos

Fluent English

Strong legal expertise in M&A and contract analysis

Analytical rigor

Litigation management experience

Excellent organizational skills

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Aqua Capital is one of the largest and most experienced investment managers in the Ag & Food sector globally, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. The company identifies opportunities across the entire sector value chain, including high-value agricultural inputs, multichannel agri-food retail, ag tech and services, as well as emerging consumer trends.

The agri-food sector has a significant impact on the climate, accounting for a large share of global greenhouse gas emissions. Latin America stands out as one of the world's leading food-exporting regions, and Aqua Capital has been widely recognized for its sustainable approach, earning awards as one of the top Private Equity managers in the region.

With multiple investment funds, Aqua Capital maintains a strong market presence, consolidating investments across various platforms and leveraging a team of specialized professionals throughout the Americas. Its commitment to sustainability and innovation is reinforced by certifications and awards from renowned institutions such as GIIN, PRI Awards, ESG AAA, and Ecovadis.

Required Qualifications

• Fluent English.
• Bachelor’s degree (Law)

Expected Results

• Tail portfolio management and monitoring.
• Financial recovery and legal-operational execution.
• Mitigation of legal, contractual, and accounting risks.
• Contingency management and pricing.
• Relationship and stakeholder management.
• Continuous improvement and process standardization.

Characteristics of the successful professional for this role

• Strong legal expertise (M&A, contract analysis, arbitration and / or litigation).
• Analytical rigor, especially in quantifying and assessing contingencies vs. expected returns.
• Experience in litigation management (via partner law firms) and legal cost control.
• Excellent organizational skills, particularly with documentation and process discipline.