Legal Intern
Colgate-Palmolive · São Paulo
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #176405 - Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
About the Position
We are looking for a 3rd or 4th-year Law student with an analytical, proactive, and dynamic profile to join our legal team. If you want to go beyond traditional legal practice, communicate easily across different departments, and wish to apply innovation and Artificial Intelligence to daily legal routines, this role is for you!
Main Responsibilities and Duties
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Contract Analysis and Management: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and analyzing contract drafts (service agreements, distribution, sponsorship, NDAs, among others), identifying risks and ensuring alignment with company guidelines.
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Administrative Process Tracking: Monitor proceedings with public bodies, regulatory agencies, and commercial registries, keeping certificates and filings up to date.
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Evidence and Material Gathering: Support the compilation of documents, evidence, reports, and legal opinions to back the company's defense in judicial and administrative proceedings, including consumer protection agencies (PROCON).
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Interface with External Law Firms: Support direct communication with partner law firms, managing deadlines, requesting reports, and aligning information.
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Use and Implementation of AI: Apply generative and predictive Artificial Intelligence tools to daily tasks (doctrinal and case law research, document summarization, draft automation, and legal department workflow optimization).
Profile Requirements
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Education: Currently enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year (5th to 8th semester) of Law school.
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Innovation & Technology: Practical knowledge of and a genuine interest in using Artificial Intelligence tools (such as Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or AI-integrated legal platforms).
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Legal Knowledge: Solid foundation in Civil, Corporate/Business, and Administrative Law.
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Additional Skills:
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Excellent oral and written communication.
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Strong organization, attention to detail, and strict adherence to deadlines.
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Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and familiarity with legal management software.
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Differentials / Nice-to-Haves
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Intermediate level English.
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Previous internship experience at law firms or corporate legal departments in contracts, advisory, litigation, or legal marketing.
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Knowledge of the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD).
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
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