Legal Director - Brazil at Sherwin-Williams

São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, People Management, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Governance, Compliance, Litigation Management, Mergers and Acquisitions, English Proficiency, Spanish Proficiency

Industry

Paint;Coating;and Adhesive Manufacturing

Description

Sherwin-Williams is a multinational company present in more than 120 countries and operating in Brazil for over 85 years, delivering innovative coating, protection, and manufacturing solutions across multiple industries. We are seeking a Legal– Director, to provide legal opinions and legal advice to all levels of corporate and operating management regarding legal issues with operating and/or strategic implications. This position also provides advice to corporate and operating management regarding compliance with local and national laws affecting the Company. Location São Paulo – SP, Brazil Hybrid | 3x2 Key Responsibilities * Responsible for providing proactive, timely, and business-focused legal advice to management of the Business and the country management teams on all legal matters impacting business operations in Brazil. * Responsibilities include providing legal support for all aspects of operations in Brazil, including: drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts for the company, distributor/dealer agreements, vendor agreements, other commercial contracts; advising on advertising, promotion and branding programs and materials; managing collections, bankruptcy, antitrust and competitive response issues; advising on product safety, product regulation, contract management, anti-corruption policies, privacy, employment, environmental matters, labor / employment, regulatory, and inventory transport; drafting and reviewing corporate documents; and providing legal support for merger and acquisition activity in Brazil. * Manages claims and litigation. * Offers legal advice regarding issues with operating and/or strategic implications and advises corporate and operating management regarding compliance with laws affecting the Company’s operations in Brazil. * Is attuned to legal and business trends that could impact the business and proactively and effectively communicates this information to business partners and supervisor; provides regular training to employees regarding important and strategic legal subjects; understands and supports business strategy in Brazil; builds, transparent, strong and effective working relationships with country management teams. * Communicates regularly with the Assistant General Counsel and builds, transparent, strong and effective working relationships with other members of the Brazil and headquarters legal teams. * Provides, as required and in coordination with the Assistant General Counsel, legal support to the company operations in other Latin America countries. Requirements Education * Authorized to practice law in Brazil and be in good standing with the Brazil bar. * Attorney at law with 15+ years of professional experience Skills & Competencies • Strong leadership and people management capabilities, including leading through influence. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strategic mindset with strong judgment, integrity, and ability to drive results. • Comfortable interacting with senior executives, government officials, and external stakeholders. Languages • English – Advanced • Spanish – Advanced

Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal advice and opinions to corporate management regarding business operations and compliance in Brazil. Manage legal support for contracts, litigation, regulatory matters, and M&A activity across Brazil and other Latin American countries.