Attorney Partner – Employment Law, Settlement Negotiation

vezzilapolla.legal

. Focused on negotiating settlements in employment litigation at various stages of proceedings.

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeSão Paulo • BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating and formalizing employment-law settlements, with a strong understanding of litigation stages and risk assessment. Proficient in managing high-volume negotiations while maintaining organized and proactive communication with clients and attorneys.

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Employment Law ExperienceNegotiation SkillsSettlement Proposal DraftingActive OAB/SP RegistrationAdvanced Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Employment LawSettlement NegotiationLitigation Risk AssessmentLegal DraftingHigh-Volume Litigation Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsProactive ApproachClient-Service Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Internal SystemsClient SystemsExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in LawActive OAB/SP Registration

Industry Keywords

Employment LitigationSettlement AgreementsLegal PleadingsConciliatory ApproachCourt Approval

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Focused on negotiating settlements in employment litigation at various stages of proceedings.
Reviewing the case portfolio to identify settlement opportunities.
Direct contact and negotiation with attorneys representing the claimant.
Conducting negotiations within the parameters and authority levels previously established by the client.
Drafting and formalizing settlement proposals, drafts, and agreements.
Following negotiations through to effective formalization and court approval.
Updating internal and client systems, ensuring that negotiations and outcomes are properly recorded.
Preparing and monitoring settlement controls and reports.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience in employment law, preferably representing defendants/respondents.
Experience negotiating and formalizing employment-law settlements.
Knowledge of litigation stages and the ability to assess risks and settlement opportunities.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a conciliatory approach.
Organized, self-directed, proactive, and results-oriented profile.
Ability to manage a high volume of negotiations and multiple demands simultaneously.
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent legal education.
Active registration with the São Paulo State Bar Association (OAB/SP).
Experience with high-volume litigation.
Exceptional problem-solving skills.
Reliable attendance and excellent client-service skills.
Advanced Excel skills.
Solid knowledge of employment litigation and procedure.
Experience drafting legal pleadings and analyzing spreadsheets.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model: two days per week working from home and three days in the office after the training period.
Birthday day off: Employees do not work on their birthday.
Well-Being Initiative: Themed Fridays, workplace exercises, self-service area, fruit, Pet Day, integration coffee events, family-friendly activities, and commemorative dates (Carnival, Children's Day, Halloween, etc.).
Solidarity Initiative: Actions designed to make a positive impact on the community and environment, including an ongoing bottle-cap collection campaign and monthly campaigns.
Education Initiative: Study groups, internal and external lectures, livestreams, internal newsletter, discounts with commercial and educational partners, and EDU (educational training in Business Law, postgraduate level, recognized by Brazil's Ministry of Education, provided at no cost to internal employees).
Integrity Initiative: Robust ethics and compliance program, monthly integrity communications, and semiannual training.
TEC Initiative: Pursuit of innovative and technology-driven solutions.
Loyalty Program: Rewards based on length of service.
Engagement Program: Points awarded for participation in initiatives and redeemable for gifts.