Legal Manager – Corporate Law and Corporate Governance

Role Overview

• Manage the corporate and legalization department end-to-end, working hands-on to organize routines, set priorities and ensure the technical quality of deliverables in a high-volume environment, handling thousands of corporate acts annually.
• Coordinate complex processes related to articles of association, company formation, amendments, dissolution and regularization, strategically leading the management and reduction of the portfolio of Special Purpose Entities (SPEs).
• Lead corporate legal support in M&A transactions, conducting or actively participating in Due Diligence, corporate reorganizations and new business development.
• Structure, review and negotiate complex corporate instruments, including the formation of Joint Ventures, Shareholders' Agreements (SHA), Share Purchase Agreements/Quota Purchase Agreements (SPA/QPA), Memoranda of Understanding (MoU), Advance for Future Capital Increase (AFAC) and convertible loans.
• Provide legal advisory on Project Finance transactions, including structuring, drafting and negotiating financing agreements, guarantees, and managing debt issuances (such as debentures and promissory notes).
• Coordinate and directly execute corporate acts, including convening and conducting shareholders' meetings, board meetings and preparing proxy templates for manager signatures.
• Work closely with the Governance Officer, providing cross-functional legal support for Corporate Governance routines and ensuring a strategic relationship and ongoing communication with Investor Relations (IR) and Finance teams.
• Support the continuous development of corporate policies (Code of Conduct, Disclosure Policy, data privacy) and map compliance with statutory obligations and Shareholders' Agreements.

Requirements

• Law degree with active registration in the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).
• Hands-on and relational profile: proven ability to be hands-on and excellent skills in interacting and negotiating with colleagues across departments (strong interface with Finance) and external service providers.
• Prior, consolidated experience in the electricity/energy market, with familiarity with the sector's regulatory dynamics and business complexity.
• Deep knowledge of the laws and rules applicable to corporations (S.A.) and limited liability companies (Ltda.).
• At least 5 years of solid experience in corporate law, corporate governance routines and M&A/Capital Markets transactions.
• Fluent English.
• Digital and innovative mindset: ability to use, implement and adapt to Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and new technologies to digitize the department and optimize workflows.
• Specialization, LL.M. or postgraduate degree in Corporate Law, Business Law, Corporate Governance or Capital Markets.

Benefits

• Health and dental plan for the employee and dependents.
• Meal voucher of BRL 42.00 per day to enjoy your breaks.
• Life insurance for security and peace of mind.
• Educational partnership to continue your professional development.
• Transportation voucher (VT) to facilitate your commute.
• Gympass to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Flexible working hours to balance personal and professional life.
• Training programs to boost your development.
• ESG education supported by the Pacto Global Academy to stay up to date with trends.