Senior Employment Lawyer – Strategic Litigation

Lazzo Secondment

. Manage and monitor a portfolio of strategic employment litigation matters, ensuring organization, control, and efficiency in handling cases .

Posted 11/4/2026contractSão Paulo • BrazilSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing employment litigation portfolios, with strong knowledge of employment law and litigation procedures. Capable of improving internal workflows and processes while effectively communicating and collaborating with various corporate functions.

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Employment Litigation ManagementLegal Process ImprovementCourt Deadline MonitoringAnalytical SkillsActive OAB Registration

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Hard Skills

Employment LawLitigation ProceduresCase PreparationInformation GatheringWorkflow StructuringPerformance ReportingRisk MitigationStrategic Litigation HandlingAutonomy in Legal MattersDetail-Oriented Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsProactivityLogical Reasoning

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in LawActive OAB Registration

Industry Keywords

Employment LitigationLegal LeadershipCorporate FunctionsMedium-Sized CompaniesLarge Companies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and monitor a portfolio of strategic employment litigation matters, ensuring organization, control, and efficiency in handling cases
Coordinate internal processes for gathering information, documents, and witnesses, ensuring proper preparation for defenses and hearings
Liaise with various company departments to gather information and align on litigation-related matters
Map, structure, and improve internal processes and workflows related to employment litigation, identifying bottlenecks and proposing improvements
Monitor court deadlines and internal commitments, ensuring predictability and timely delivery
Prepare management reports, key performance indicators, and periodic updates for leadership on relevant cases, hearings, and risks
Identify opportunities to improve litigation management, contributing to the standardization of procedures and mitigation of employment-related risks
Support legal leadership in handling strategic matters, working with autonomy and an organizational perspective
Report to Employment Legal Leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Law, with active registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB)
Extensive experience in employment litigation, preferably handling strategic matters
Experience managing litigation portfolios, preparing for hearings, and gathering information and witnesses
Experience structuring, organizing, and monitoring internal workflows related to litigation
Strong knowledge of employment law and litigation procedures
Ability to communicate and collaborate with various corporate functions and leaders
Analytical, organized, detail-oriented profile, with logical reasoning and a process-oriented mindset
Autonomy, proactivity, ability to anticipate issues, and commitment to deadlines and results
Experience in the legal departments of medium-sized or large companies is a plus
Active OAB/SP registration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model, with 3 days working on-site
6-month contract, with possibility of renewal
Associated contract model
Position also open to candidates with disabilities (PwD)