Overview
We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our team in Brazil. You will be a key member of our Legal department, with a strong focus on healthcare regulation, corporate and contractual matters, risk mitigation, and strategic legal support to internal stakeholders. This is a high-impact role with cross-functional exposure and opportunities to shape the legal function as we scale.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal advice on healthcare regulatory matters, corporate law, and compliance, ensuring adherence to ANVISA, CFM, CADE, CNS, and other applicable regulations
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with healthcare providers, partners, and vendors, ensuring risk mitigation and legal compliance
- Lead and manage administrative procedures before regulatory authorities, as well as civil judicial proceedings, from strategy definition to execution
- Monitor changes in healthcare and corporate legislation, assessing their impact on business operations and proposing solutions
- Act as a liaison with external law firms for complex litigation and regulatory matters
- Support corporate governance, M&A, and business structuring initiatives when necessary
- Prepare and deliver training to internal teams on healthcare regulations, compliance, and corporate risk management
- Foster a business partner mindset, aligning legal strategies with company objectives and supporting decision-making processes
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B. or equivalent) and valid license to practice law in Brazil (OAB registration)5+ years of experience in healthcare regulation and corporate law, including direct work with ANVISA, CFM, CADE, and CNSSolid experience in regulatory law, healthcare law (direito sanitário), and both consultative and litigation mattersProven track record in handling administrative procedures before regulatory agencies and managing civil judicial processesPostgraduate degree in Medical Law or Healthcare Law (Direito Médico ou Direito Sanitário) is a strong plusStrong experience in contract drafting, analysis, and managementAdvanced or fluent English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plusStrong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risks and business objectivesAbility to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with cross-functional teamsWe are destigmatising how people approach their health by offering easy access to diagnostics and a holistic range of treatments, as well as a community to help proactively improve one’s health and wellbeing. A place that didn\'t exist until now.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
LegalIndustries
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