Senior Counsel, Brazil
About the Role
You will lead legal work required to expand operations into Brazilian jurisdictions. You will assess regulatory, licensing, privacy, labor, commercial, and consumer protection risks; coordinate and manage local counsel; advise product and operations teams on jurisdiction-specific requirements; and help produce accurate materials for authorities and stakeholders.
Requirements
- 7+ years of post-law school experience
- BigLaw and/or fast-paced startup experience
- Qualified lawyer in good standing with eligibility to practice in Brazil
- Experience supporting multi-jurisdictional legal challenges
- Experience developing legal support for international growth and licensing efforts
- Proven track record launching operations or products internationally
- Ability to travel regularly is preferred
- Fluency in English
- Demonstrated interest in blockchain, Web3, cryptocurrency, and digital assets
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead legal strategy for jurisdictional entry decisions
- Assess regulatory, licensing, data protection, labor, commercial, and consumer protection requirements
- Manage and coordinate local counsel to obtain clear, actionable input
- Advise product, economics, logistics, and operations on jurisdiction-specific legal issues
- Ensure necessary local licenses, permits, and registrations are obtained before entry
- Monitor changes in local law and ensure ongoing compliance
- Draft and review communications and materials for authorities and stakeholders
- Contribute proactively to Legal team planning and consistency of advice