Responsibilities:

• Manage Ongoing Litigation What: Oversee and manage all ongoing litigation cases involving the company. How: Collaborate with external counsel and internal teams to prepare legal strategies, gather evidence, and ensure timely court filings. Why: To ensure Pay Joy’s legal defenses are robust, aligned with business objectives, and mitigate potential risks.
• Negotiate Settlements What: Seek opportunities to settle disputes out of court when financially advantageous. How: Use negotiation skills to work with opposing parties to reach favorable settlements. Why: To save the company time, resources, and money by avoiding prolonged litigation.
• Ensure Compliance with Local Laws and Regulations What: Ensure the company’s actions in litigation are compliant with local laws, particularly in Brazil. How: Stay updated on regulatory changes and legal precedents, applying this knowledge to active cases. Why: To avoid penalties or unfavorable rulings due to non-compliance with jurisdiction-specific regulations.
• Provide Legal Risk Assessments What: Evaluate potential and ongoing cases to provide detailed legal risk assessments to senior management. How: Analyze case merits, legal precedents, and potential outcomes to offer informed recommendations. Why: To enable the company to make strategic decisions based on legal risk exposure and potential financial impact.
• Coordinate with Internal Teams What: Work closely with internal teams (such as compliance, risk, and product teams) to ensure legal strategies are aligned with business operations. How: Provide legal guidance, review documents, and advise on risks for business decisions that could lead to litigation. Why: To ensure that all departments operate within legal limits and minimize the chances of future disputes.
• Manage Relationships with External Counsel What: Oversee and collaborate with external law firms on high-stakes or complex litigation. How: Communicate Pay Joy’s objectives clearly to external counsel and ensure their strategies align with the company's goals. Why: To ensure effective legal representation that serves Pay Joy’s best interests.
• Draft and Review Legal Documents What: Draft, review, and approve legal documents related to litigation, settlements, and disputes. How: Carefully assess contracts, pleadings, and other legal materials to ensure they are legally sound and protect the company. Why: To safeguard Pay Joy’s legal position and reduce the risk of unfavorable terms or outcomes.
• Prepare and Present Litigation Reports What: Provide regular updates and reports on litigation status and potential outcomes to senior leadership. How: Summarize case progress, key risks, and strategic recommendations in concise and actionable reports. Why: To keep leadership informed and enable strategic decision-making based on current legal challenges.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Equivalent Law Degree: A recognized law degree and admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction, particularly in Brazil or other applicable regions where Pay Joy operates.
• 5+ Years of Litigation Experience: Proven track record of at least 5 years managing litigation, including commercial, regulatory, or civil disputes, preferably within regulated industries.
• Experience in Negotiating Settlements: Demonstrated expertise in negotiating and closing settlements that minimize financial exposure and reduce the duration of legal disputes.
• Knowledge of Brazilian Legal and Regulatory Frameworks: In-depth understanding of Brazilian legal systems and regulations, particularly regarding financial services, consumer protection, and data privacy, to ensure compliance and effective case management.
• Proficiency in Legal Research and Case Management Software: Advanced user skills in legal research platforms (e.g., Projuris, Tedesco) and case management software to efficiently manage and track litigation progress and research case precedents.

Benefits:

• Company-funded Health and Dental Insurance for employees and immediate family members.
• Life insurance.
• Monthly benefits of meal vouchers and Home Office assistance.
• Annual benefits of Fitness ($500), Professional Development ($2,000), and International Business Travel ($2,000).
• One-off benefits of phone finance (US$500), home office equipment (US$250), and headsets (US$200).