Sr Lawyer - Intellectual Property

We are seeking a professional to join our legal team focusing on Intellectual Property, Contracts, and related Litigation. With a scope encompassing Brazil and other countries, you will act as a strategic partner to the business, innovation, and product areas. This position requires a dynamic profile, an approachable demeanor, and the ability to translate complex technical issues into practical, agile solutions.Responsabilidades e atribuiçõesGlobal Intellectual Property Management: Plan, execute, and monitor protection strategies for intangible assets (trademarks, patents, industrial designs, and trade secrets) covering demands in Brazil and internationally;Litigation & Disputes: Directly conduct and manage local and international partner law firms in judicial and administrative disputes (such as before the BPTO/INPI and equivalent foreign offices), including oppositions, appeals, nullity actions, IP infringement, and anti-unfair competition matters;Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Structure, review, and negotiate highly complex agreements in Portuguese and English, such as licensing, assignment of rights, technology transfer, NDAs, strategic partnerships, and service agreements across multiple jurisdictions;Consultative & Preventive Support: Provide cross-functional legal counsel to product, marketing, technology, and operations teams, assessing risks for brand and product launches in different markets (freedom to operate, prior art searches) and designing protection workflows;Policies & Governance: Assist the Legal & Compliance team in developing and implementing corporate policies for open innovation, IP-related data protection, and trade secret retention;Interdepartmental & External Relationships: Act as an approachable and didactic focal point to clarify doubts from business areas, while coordinating communications with industrial property agents and international correspondent law firms.Requisitos e qualificaçõesBachelor’s degree in Law, with active and regular registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).Solid, proven practical experience autonomously handling Intellectual Property, Contracts, and specialized Litigation.Fluent English (written, reading, and speaking): Essential for negotiating international contracts, handling global demands, and aligning with international partners.Deep knowledge of BPTO (INPI) procedures and a strong understanding of the dynamics of international industrial property offices (e.g., WIPO, USPTO, EUIPO).Excellent interpersonal communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to interact easily with different hierarchical levels and non-legal audiences.Strong organizational skills to simultaneously manage critical procedural deadlines and day-to-day consultative demands across different time zones and jurisdictions.Desired CompetenciesFocus on enabling operations with legal certainty across multiple countries without creating bureaucratic bottlenecks.Postgraduate degree, specialization, or extension courses in Intellectual Property, International Law, Contract Law, or Digital Law.Experience in multinational technology, innovation, or in law firms with a strong international practice.