Corporate Lawyer – Brazil (São Paulo)

About the role

We are looking for a qualified Lawyer to join our growing team in São Paulo. The role combines legal representation, business development and corporate client services, helping international clients establish and operate businesses in Brazil.

Key responsibilities

• Act as legal representative for clients establishing entities in Brazil, dealing with banks, registries, tax authorities and other regulators.
• Manage end‑to‑end company formation, CNPJ registration and bank account opening, minimizing client travel and accelerating setup.
• Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, qualification, discovery, proposal, negotiation and closing.
• Draft, review and execute engagement letters, service agreements and corporate formation documents while ensuring compliance.
• Guide clients through KYC, onboarding and corporate structuring, escalating complex matters when needed.
• Oversee day‑to‑day administration of the São Paulo office and coordinate with internal teams, service providers, banks, accountants and registries.
• Represent the company at networking events, industry seminars and client meetings, maintaining CRM records and pipeline reporting.

Required profile

• Law degree and active registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) for São Paulo.
• Ability to act as legal representative, hold power of attorney and execute documents on behalf of clients.
• 2–4 years of experience in a client‑facing legal, business development or commercial role.
• Proven track record of originating, managing and closing client engagements.
• Fluent Portuguese and English; conversational Spanish.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Base salary of USD 2,000–2,500 per month.
• Uncapped 10% referral fee on originated and closed revenue.
• Opportunity to work with international clients and drive revenue growth.