Senior Attorney
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Brazil
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Legal
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Education and professional registration: Bachelor's degree in Law and active registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).
- Tax law expertise: Significant experience in Brazilian tax law, including both advisory work and tax litigation.
- Audit experience: Proven experience managing or supporting tax audits and inspections, including documentation, deadlines, and responses to tax authorities.
- Labor and social security law: Working knowledge of employment and social security matters, including the ability to evaluate risks and recommend practical solutions.
- Language skills: Intermediate proficiency in both English and Spanish.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to interpret complex legal and regulatory issues, assess business implications, and communicate clear, actionable guidance.
- Collaboration and communication: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with tax specialists, business stakeholders, and external legal counsel.
- Preferred qualifications: Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts. Familiarity with corporate and company-law matters. Previous experience in technology companies or digital platforms. Experien
Full description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Attorney based in Brazil.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced legal professional to serve as the primary tax law specialist within a dynamic, technology-driven business. In this role, you will combine strategic legal advisory work with hands-on management of tax audits, disputes, and litigation. You will partner closely with tax specialists and cross-functional teams to assess risks, resolve complex legal questions, and support sound business decisions. You will also contribute your knowledge of labor and social security law to help address broader legal needs. The position offers a high degree of autonomy in a remote-first environment that values collaboration, innovation, transparency, and continuous learning. Your expertise will help strengthen legal compliance while supporting business growth and operational excellence.
Accountabilities
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Provide tax law advisory services: Analyze business operations, advise on tax-related questions, and guide the tax team on day-to-day decisions and complex matters.
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Manage tax audits and inspections: Coordinate responses to tax authority inquiries, organize supporting documentation, monitor deadlines, and collaborate with relevant internal teams.
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Lead tax litigation strategy: Develop and oversee defense strategies for tax disputes, monitor legal proceedings, and coordinate with external law firms and legal partners.
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Support labor and social security matters: Assess legal risks, advise on employment-related and social security issues, and recommend appropriate courses of action.
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Partner with cross-functional teams: Work closely with tax and other business functions to ensure decisions are legally sound and aligned with applicable regulations.
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Strengthen legal risk management: Identify potential tax and related legal exposures, provide practical recommendations, and help the business navigate regulatory requirements.
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Contribute to broader legal matters: Where needed, support contractual and corporate legal activities to help address the organization's evolving legal needs.
Requirements:
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Education and professional registration: Bachelor's degree in Law and active registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).
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Tax law expertise: Significant experience in Brazilian tax law, including both advisory work and tax litigation.
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Audit experience: Proven experience managing or supporting tax audits and inspections, including documentation, deadlines, and responses to tax authorities.