Senior Lawyer – Core Team Lead

Lacerda Diniz Machado

Senior Lawyer leading the core team at Lacerda Diniz, working on civil law cases and team management roles. Providing technical support and ensuring quality legal services with a focus on positive impact.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeBelo Horizonte • 🇧🇷 BrazilSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the team's technical reference, supporting case management and legal decision-making
Ensure the quality of deliverables and the consistency of legal positions adopted
Ensure compliance with workflows, deadlines, and internal standards
Support coordination in the management and organization of the core team
Train, develop, and monitor team performance
Lead internal alignment and demand-tracking meetings
Participate in client meetings, acting as a technical and relational point of support
Anticipate risks and propose legal and operational solutions
Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and routines
Manage a case portfolio with a strategic view of volume, complexity, and prioritization of matters
Support the development of indicators and performance monitoring (KPIs)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law degree with active OAB registration
Previous experience in technical leadership or managing a legal team
Analytical, organized, and solution-oriented profile
Strong communication and client relationship skills
Ability to handle multiple demands and prioritize effectively
Proactive attitude and ownership mindset
Knowledge of the ADVWIN+ system is a plus
Availability to work on-site in Belo Horizonte

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Profit-sharing (PLR)
Transparent environment and meaningful development opportunities
Flexible benefits card (Swile)
Birthday day off
Partnership with language school(s)
Collaborative work environment with continuous learning opportunities
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship on real cases with experienced professionals
Happy hours and various celebrations

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Hard Skills & Tools

case managementlegal decision-makingperformance monitoringKPI developmentrisk managementprocess improvementteam management

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillssolution-orientedstrong communicationclient relationship managementproactive attitudeownership mindsetability to prioritize

Certifications

law degreeactive OAB registration