Sherwin-Williams
At Sherwin-Williams, we color the world! With more than 85 years of history in Brazil and as part of a global brand with over 150 years of excellence, we are a leader in the paints and coatings industry, recognized for innovation, quality, and our commitment to sustainability.
We are looking for a Senior Attorney, who will be responsible for providing legal support to business units and corporate functions, advising on legal matters, supporting compliance initiatives, mitigating legal risks, and assisting in the development and implementation of legal solutions aligned with business needs.
As a legal partner to the business, the Senior Attorney plays an important role in supporting operations through practical legal advice, risk analysis, compliance support, contract negotiation and drafting, and the management of legal matters impacting the organization.
Location: São Bernardo do Campo/SP (Hybrid Model 3×2)
Key Responsibilities
Legal Support and Advice
- Supports projects and teams – Supports or leads projects and teams providing legal support and solutions to the company’s business units or corporate departments.
- Provides advice – Provides focused and practical legal advice respecting business operations as well as the impact of current or anticipated laws, rules and regulations.
- Substantiates positions – Researches, develops and coordinates implementation of legal solutions.
- Mitigates risk – Identifies and analyzes existing and emerging legal risks.Develops and implements business-focused strategies to manage risks.
- Compliance – Assists the development and implementation of policies, procedures and control mechanisms to promote compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
- Proactive guidance – Stays abreast of new regulations and emerging legal risks; provides proactive advice and counsel to business units and corporate functions that may be impacted
Risk Management and Compliance
- Demonstrates the development of legal expertise and support for legal affairs of business units or enterprise-wide functions.
- Develops understanding of the operational model by which the supported business unit or enterprise-wide function operates
- Supports clients on a cost-effective basis
- Manages outside counsel in an efficient and cost-effective manner, as necessary
Business Partnership and Legal Support
- Engages, communicates with and advises mid-management and operational business level of clients
- Develops basic understanding of how legal support affects objectives, risks and returns of business clients
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law and active license to practice law in Brazil (OAB).
- Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- 10+ years of legal experience in law firms or corporate legal departments.
- Relevant experience in contract negotiation, contract drafting, and legal advisory.
Preferred
- Advanced Spanish.
- Experience in Labor & Employment Law.
- Experience in Corporate Law.
About Us
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings, and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent, and passion make it possible for you to live this purpose while enabling our customers and our company to achieve exceptional results.
Sherwin-Williams recognizes your dedication, growth, and ambition and translates them into opportunities for our team. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we invest in and support you:
In your life… with recognition, benefits, and flexibility to improve your health and well-being.