Associate Legal CounselAbout Essity
Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene, committed to breaking barriers for the well-being of people, society, and the planet. We achieve this through innovative brands in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health Solutions. Learn more at www.essity.com
Working at Essity is more than a career; it's a chance to make the world a healthier, more hygienic, and safer place. With impactful innovations and sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people each year with essential well-being solutions. Essity values diversity, inclusion, and the well-being of its employees. Our culture is based on four core beliefs and behaviors: Care, Collaboration, Courage, and Commitment. These values are fundamental to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
About the Role
We are looking for an Associate Legal Counsel to provide essential support on specific legal topics within a designated area of law or country, under the supervision of a Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or someone with up to 3 years of experience looking to grow their legal career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
This is a full-time position based in São Paulo, with a hybrid work model.
Responsibilities
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Draft, analyze, and handle routine contract activities with clients and partner suppliers (drafting, assembling, and analyzing instruments in Portuguese and English).
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Conduct legal research on specific topics.
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Respond to legal process demands.
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Update legal matters with the Central Bank.
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Review statutory documents and analyze and draft documents in Corporate Law.
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Monitor partner law firms.
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Provide sensitive and effective service to internal and external clients.
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Maintain strong interpersonal and professional relationships (teamwork).
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Be balanced, dynamic, perseverant, and quick to learn.
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Draft administrative defenses for regulatory bodies.
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Manage deadlines, personal organization, and time management effectively.
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Communicate well both orally and in writing.
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Have knowledge in Compliance and understand the Bidding Law.
Who We Are Looking For
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Bachelor’s degree in law with OAB, postgraduate degree is a plus.
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Reside in São Paulo - SP.
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Fluent in Portuguese and English; advanced Spanish is a plus.
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Minimum of 3 years of prior experience.
What We Offer
At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual, empowering employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, empowerment, impactful work, purposeful work, individual learning and development, health and safety, social responsibility, and innovation.
Application End Date:08 mai. 2025Job Requisition ID:Essity252891
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What We Do
Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company, breaking barriers to well-being. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.
Our leading global brands include TENA, Tork, Actimove, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 36,000 employees. Net sales in 2022 amounted to approximately SEK 156bn (EUR 15bn). The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity
