Legal Counsel for Latin America Job (Sao Paolo, Brazil)

Description

Legal Counsel

Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization. With headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, Thomson Reuters employs more than 50,000 people in 93 countries. More information about Thomson Reuters and its financial performance can be found on www.ThomsonReuters.com.

Major Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Among the main responsibilities of this position, we may mention:

- Manage legal business matters pertaining to the region of Latin America and Spain.
- Provide a variety of general corporate and commercial legal services to a number of in-house clients.
- Act as advisor on legal issues involving the organization's government and regulatory compliance.
- Review legal data and advise organization on appropriate legal action to be taken.
- Coordinate legal matters handled by outside counsel.
- Act as business partner providing advice in the mergers & acquisitions occurring in the region
- Make sure the ethical standards of the company are respected and maintained in all dealings across the region to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
- Work with multi-disciplinary teams to design and execute programs, policies, and practices to ensure that all business units are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements as well as any applicable contractual requirements.
- Manage others.
- Primary legal advisor to the Executive Leadership Team for Latin America

The Legal Counsel will report to the Head of the Business and to the Office of the General Counsel of the company.

Scope and Impact

Covers all businesses within Latin America and Spain coordinating with other areas on matters for which global approach is appropriate. Influences the strategy to address internal or external business issues. Proactively identifies and solves the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business. Makes decisions to support broad company objectives.

Qualifications

Technical /Professional Skills & Competencies

Legal Expertise; Strong experience in negotiating relevant agreements, as well as in merger and acquisition activities. Excellent written/verbal communication skills. Ability to positively influence behavior of multiple stakeholders, as well as to be able to successfully balance the interests of the customer with maintaining a good legal and fiscal position for the company. Ability to think strategically and creatively, to identify and resolve legal issues, possess knowledge of the business. Able to work well as a team member and build rapport and trust with both internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Must possess a high level of integrity and professionalism. Possess highly-developed organizational skills and be articulate, detail-oriented and hard-working. Good understanding of business law and high technology an asset. Needs to speak English, Spanish and Portuguese. The position will be located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The job will involve travel within Latin America. Must be qualified to practice law in Argentina. Prefer a candidate that is from the region and is looking to return to Argentina.

Professional Experience

More than 15 years of experience in similar roles. A high level legal expert with in-house experience in multinational companies preferably in the financial services, technology, internet companies or large law firms. Demonstrated experience in M&A and other general corporate matters.

Job: Legal
Primary Location: Brazil-Sao Paolo
Other Locations: Argentina-Buenos Aires
Organization: GGO LatAm-Southern Unit
Schedule: Full-time
Education Level: Master's Degree (±18 years)
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 50% of the time

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