Devexperts is a major developer of software solutions for brokerages and financial companies operating in the capital markets industry. Our projects include online trading systems, technical analysis products, and services that provide real-time market data. We develop flexible and complex solutions customized to fit the needs of each client we work with.
Job Description We are looking for a mid-level Legal Counsel seeking new professional challenges in an international business environment. The ideal candidate will combine strong legal expertise with a pragmatic approach to enable commercial growth, manage risk, and support business teams in achieving strategic goals. Expectations and tasks :
* Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a broad range of commercial agreements, including software development, SaaS, licensing, distribution, partnership, procurement, and service contracts;
* Acting as a trusted business partner to sales and operations teams, providing clear, solution-oriented legal advice,
* Driving contract negotiation strategy and ensuring alignment with the company's commercial and risk objectives,
* Advising on compliance, corporate governance, intellectual property, AI regulation and data protection (GDPR) with a focus on business enablement rather than restriction,
* Interpretation of contract requirements, obligations, and project risk management,
* Verification of compliance with corporate guidelines and internal controls,
* Search, analysis, and systematization of information from various sources,
* Corporate document creation and assistance in corporate procedures (e.G., registration of corporate document amendments),
* Managing relationships with external counsel and advisors to ensure cost-effective and business-focused legal support,
* Providing training and guidance to commercial and operational teams on contract best practices and risk awareness.
Qualifications
* Master's degree from an accredited law school is required,
* Portuguese Bar Association Membership,
* Excellent MS Office skills,
* Experience working with various legal databases,
* Confident theoretical and practical competence in the following areas : international, civil, contract, corporate, and labor law,
* Effective and grammatically correct written and verbal communication and presentation skills both in Portuguese and English (at least an "upper-intermediate" level of English is required),
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to translate legal concepts into practical business advice,
* Advanced negotiation and stakeholder management skills with a focus on achieving mutually beneficial outcomes,
* Solid understanding of B2B contracting, technology transactions, and service delivery models (SaaS, cloud, outsourcing),
* Experience with contracts for large, complex IT projects or services is helpful,
* Knowledge of other languages is useful,
* Ability to process large amounts of information within short time limits,
* Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules, and priorities,
* Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently and work well in groups,
* Self-discipline, attention to details, capacity to study, responsibility,
* Proven ability to work cross-functionally with business leaders and influence commercial outcomes.
Work Experience
* Proven track record of consistent high performance,
* At least 4 years of relevant legal experience in commercial contracting, corporate law, or technology transactions,
* Prior experience in a multinational, technology, or service-driven organization is strongly preferred.
Additional Information Work Regime Flexibility benefits
* Possibility of hybrid / remote work mode,
* Flexible working hours,
Health and recreation benefits
* Medical insurance for the employees and children,
* Reimbursement of fitness / Urban Sports Club Membership,
* Meal allowance (Coverflex Card),
* Flexpay system (Coverflex).
Facility benefits
* Modern office with new equipment,
* PlayStation, table football, and musical instruments in the office,
* Parking spaces / transport reimbursement,
* Free drinks and snacks.
Community benefits
* Teambuilding activities,
* Corporate parties,
* Football Club,
* Music club,
* Speakers' club,
* Free admission to corporate external events,
* Possibility of joining conferences and professional fairs,
* Personal branding development support.
Professional training benefits
* Local language courses for foreign employees,
* Unlimited access to self-learning platforms,
* Certification opportunities,
* Mentorship Program.
Social benefits
* Pension plan (Coverflex),
* Referral bonus,
* Blood donation paid leave.
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