We are JTI, Japan Tobacco International, and we are present in 130 countries. We have spent years innovating, creating new and better products for **the consumers to choose from**. This is our business. But not only. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe that when they are** free to be themselves**, and they are given the opportunity to grow, travel and develop, **amazing things can happen**.That's why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI.** It is why 83% of employees feel happy working at JTI.** And why we've been awarded **Global Top Employer status, nine years running**.So when you're ready to choose a career you'll love, in a company you'll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea.Global applicants welcome.Legal Manager**What this position is about - Purpose**:Under the direction and supervision of Brazil's Legal Director, the Legal Manager will provide legal support to the leaf operations on a broad range of legal issues in areas such as agreements, labor, regulatory, corporate, competition and ESG. The Legal Manager will also be responsible for working collaboratively with all teams and region to ensure Legal's full contribution to achievement of business objectives, while mitigating legal, labor and regulatory risks.**What will you do - Responsibilities**:- Stay abreast of all laws and regulations impacting operations in Brazil by, among other things, liaising with external legal counsel, Legal colleagues in other markets, the Region and HQ, as well as other functions;- Ensure full contribution of LRA to the achievement of business objectives through: Implementation of local Legal strategy; Proactive identification of legal and reputational risks and collaboration with relevant stakeholders to develop and implement mitigation measures; Bringing value and speed to commercial decision-making with holistic strategies to manage legal, labor, contracts and regulatory challenges, and facilitate timely crop hiring; Closely collaborating with CA&C, ESG, Agronomy and the Region on strategies for more effective engagement with regulators and management of legal challenges; Negotiating and drafting various types of agreements; and Providing advice and counsel on a broad range of legal issues;- Contribute toward preparation of Legal budgets and tracking spend;- Work with outside counsel on commerical, labor, agreements and regulatory matters and ligitation, as needed;- Support Compliance to help strengthen corporate governance. Conduct local training on competition law, crop hiring, and dawn raid preparedness for local employees.**Who are we looking for - Requirements**:- 5+ years as lawyer at a law firm and/or in-house experience;- Law degree and qualification to practice law in Brazil are required;- Fluency in Portuguese & English is required. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills in both languages;- The Legal Manager must have a commercial, analytical and strategic mindset and strong interpersonal and colaborative skills; they must be organized and able to work well under pressure in order to meet deadlines and execute with excellence; and they must be able to deal with ambiguity/uncertainty and adjust to changing circumstances and obstacles.**In addition to all our culture and environment, we also offer several benefits to support you on this journey**:- Family Leave (up to 140 days for all employees);- Nursery Aid;- Flexible Hours and Remote Work;- Annual Bonus;- PPR;- Flexible Benefits Program - Beneflex;- Food Voucher and/or Meal Voucher;- Health Plan;- Dental Plan;- Pharmacy Card/Medication Subsidy;- Life Insurance;- Gympass;- Company Time Award;- Private Pension;- Advantage Club;- Amparo Program - Legal, Financial and Psychological Support.**What are the next steps - Recruitment process**:- 1st stage: Screening Call (Talent Sourcer) + 2nd Stage: Competency Based Interview (Talent Advisor)- 3rd stage: Technical Interview (Hiring Manager & P&C)Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.
