In-house Counsel
Saab · São Paulo
We are hiring a Mid-level In-house Counsel for Saab Brasil!
We are looking for a legal generalist with strong experience in contracts and business acumen to take on a newly created mid-level role within our legal structure in Brazil.
You will work closely with our business teams, providing legal support for proposals, contracts and customer negotiations.
Location: São Paulo/SP, Brazil
Work arrangement: Four days in the office and one day working from home per week.
Expected start date: January 2027
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the entire contract lifecycle, from legal analysis and proposal preparation to negotiation and ongoing contract oversight.
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, participate in customer meetings and help develop solutions that meet business needs.
- Support public procurement and tender processes, particularly opportunities involving the Armed Forces.
- Identify legal risks and propose alternatives to protect the company’s legal interests and secure better contractual terms.
- Act as a trusted legal advisor to business teams and senior leadership, supporting strategic and operational decision-making.
- Take direct responsibility for compliance matters, supporting adherence to regulations, internal policies and ethical standards.
- Support corporate, governance and other legal matters related to the business.
- Collaborate with different Saab teams in Brazil and abroad, with potential involvement in contracts and other matters related to the Gripen programme.
- Help establish and improve local legal processes.
REQUIREMENTS
- A degree in Law and active registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).
- Solid experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
- Experience in public contracts, public procurement and tender processes.
- Strong understanding of Brazilian public procurement legislation, including Law 14.133/2021.
- Commercial mindset and ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
- Fluency in English for meetings, negotiations, document review and interaction with the international legal team.
- A generalist legal background, with the ability to handle matters independently and recognise when specialist support is needed.
- Strong communication, negotiation and organizational skills, combined with business acumen.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the defense industry or in projects and contracts involving the Armed Forces.
- Experience working in international environments and with international agreements.
- Spanish language skills.
- A postgraduate qualification in Law.
This is an opportunity to help shape our local legal function and contribute to projects in an international defense and security environment.