Attorney – Litigation and Arbitration

Vernalha Pereira

. Handle strategic commercial and civil litigation and arbitration matters, with autonomy over an assigned client portfolio and direct client contact .

Posted 10/4/2026full-timeCuritiba • BrazilSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic civil and commercial litigation, with a strong focus on complex legal submissions and arbitration matters. Proven ability to mentor junior attorneys and manage client portfolios autonomously while participating in new-client origination.

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Strategic Civil LitigationCommercial LitigationArbitration ProceedingsClient Portfolio ManagementLegal Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Legal DraftingOral ArgumentationLitigation Strategy DevelopmentComplex Dispute ResolutionFee Proposal Preparation

Soft Skills

Client CommunicationTeam LeadershipMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in LawActive Registration with OAB

Industry Keywords

Higher CourtsArbitration ChambersCivil ProcedureCivil LawCommercial Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle strategic commercial and civil litigation and arbitration matters, with autonomy over an assigned client portfolio and direct client contact
Draft highly complex legal submissions, including extraordinary appeals, and conduct oral arguments
Define litigation strategy with the practice group partners
Mentor and train junior attorneys, trainees, and interns
Participate in new-client origination and the preparation of fee proposals, with profit-sharing participation
Represent the firm at events, in publications, and before industry associations
Handle highly complex disputes for clients across a range of economic sectors, with recurring appearances before higher courts and the country’s leading arbitration chambers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Law and active registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB)
8 to 15 years of experience in strategic civil and commercial litigation, with autonomous management of a client portfolio
Established experience before higher courts or in arbitration proceedings
Technical expertise aligned with complex litigation and arbitration matters
Postgraduate degree, Master’s degree, or Ph.D. in Civil Procedure, Civil Law, Commercial Law, or Arbitration (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Health insurance (nationwide coverage with no co-payments)
Dental insurance
Wellhub
Career development plan
Annual bonus
Profit sharing