Legal Specialist – Corporate & M&A

Afya

Legal Specialist leading M&A and corporate governance activities at Afya, a healthcare education company. Responsible for contractual negotiation and compliance with regulatory obligations.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeBelo Horizonte • 🇧🇷 BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate law, M&A transactions, and corporate governance, with a strong ability to draft and negotiate legal documents while managing regulatory obligations and leading multidisciplinary projects.

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M&A TransactionsCorporate GovernanceDrafting Corporate InstrumentsActive OAB RegistrationAdvanced English Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Corporate LawNegotiationDue DiligenceDocument ManagementRegulatory ComplianceCorporate Records ManagementLegal Opinion PreparationContractual Document NegotiationGovernance PoliciesCorporate Reorganizations

Soft Skills

AutonomyProject LeadershipOrganizational SkillsContinuous ImprovementStakeholder Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Law DegreePostgraduate Degree in Corporate Law

Industry Keywords

Commercial RegistriesCorporate InstrumentsShareholder AgreementsBoard of Directors MeetingsPowers of Attorney

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct, with autonomy, the drafting, negotiation and review of corporate instruments, including bylaws, articles of association, shareholder agreements, minutes, powers of attorney and governance policies;
Lead M&A transactions and corporate reorganizations, coordinating due diligence, document negotiation, transaction closings and management of post-closing obligations;
Manage the company’s principal corporate and regulatory obligations, interfacing with different internal areas and external partners;
Monitor corporate controls, post-closing obligations and other activities related to corporate governance;
Ensure the integrity of corporate books, corporate records and filings with Commercial Registries, notaries and other competent authorities;
Prepare legal opinions and advise business units on corporate law, corporate governance and regulatory risk;
Support the governance secretariat in preparing Board of Directors and Committee meetings;
Coordinate external law firms, both domestic and international, overseeing scope, quality of deliverables, deadlines and budget;
Design and improve the department’s processes, controls and document management, promoting continuous improvement;
Serve as a technical reference for the team, supporting the development of other team members.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law degree (Bachelor of Laws);
Active registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB);
Postgraduate degree or specialization in Corporate Law, M&A or Capital Markets;
Experience leading M&A transactions, corporate reorganizations and negotiating contractual documents;
Proficiency in drafting corporate instruments and handling procedures before Commercial Registries;
Advanced or fluent English;
Ability to organize and lead multidisciplinary projects involving diverse stakeholders;
Experience in managing controls, tracking deadlines and organizing documentation;
Capacity to work autonomously, prioritize tasks and drive continuous process improvements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meal allowance / meal voucher;
Flexible hours and work arrangements (for Remote positions);
Transportation allowance (for Hybrid or On-site positions);
Profit-sharing (PLR);
Multi-benefits: flexible benefit via Flash Card to use as preferred;
Gympass / Wellhub;
Psicologia Viva (online platform for appointments with psychologists and nutritionists);
Health and Dental Insurance;
Life Insurance;
Extended parental leave (up to 6 months for mothers and 20 days for fathers);
Rede D'Ór: support and information for maternal and infant health with an accredited network of nurses;
Partnership with your local SESC (varied programming in education, health, culture, leisure and social assistance);
Birthday Day Off (one day off to take on your birthday or during your birthday month);
Online learning platform with various courses to enhance your knowledge (UCA);
Language academy (AIA);
Leadership development program;
Afya Women Mentoring (MMA);
Discount on undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Afya’s educational units.