Head of Legal

Sólides

Head of Legal and Compliance at Sólides, a Brazilian HR Tech, responsible for leading the legal team and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partnering with the CFO and executive leadership to drive business decisions.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeBelo Horizonte • 🇧🇷 BrazilLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise with a focus on compliance, corporate governance, and risk management, while effectively leading and developing a high-performing legal team. Possesses strong negotiation and communication skills to advise executive leadership on complex legal matters and business strategies.

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Law DegreeActive OAB Registration10+ Years Legal ExperienceLeadership in Legal RolesDeep Knowledge of LGPD

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Hard Skills

Corporate LawContract LawLabor/Employment LawRegulatory FrameworksRisk Mitigation StrategiesCompliance Program ImplementationLitigation ManagementCommercial Contract NegotiationCorporate Transactions SupportPerformance Evaluation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationNegotiation SkillsLeadership SkillsPeople ManagementBusiness-Oriented Mindset

Industry Keywords

LGPDDigital LawConsumer ProtectionHR TechPayroll Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, structure, and develop the legal and compliance team, fostering a productive, collaborative, and results-oriented work environment;
Conduct performance evaluations, individual development plans, and provide continuous feedback;
Act as a strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership, advising on business decisions, commercial and corporate contracts with a focus on risk and feasibility;
Define and implement the compliance and corporate governance program, including internal policies, code of conduct, whistleblower channel, and training, ensuring adherence to market best practices;
Manage litigation and contingencies (civil, labor, tax, and regulatory), defining risk mitigation strategies and provisioning in coordination with the finance team;
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, including LGPD, digital law, consumer protection, and sector-specific regulations for HR Tech and payroll services;
Review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts, partnerships, vendors, and clients, prioritizing legal certainty and business agility;
Provide ad-hoc support for corporate transactions and strategic deals (M&A, restructurings) when requested by the company;
Coordinate external legal counsel, optimizing costs while ensuring quality and timely delivery;
Report periodically to the CFO on material legal risks, contingencies, and the status of strategic projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law degree with active registration at the OAB (Brazilian Bar Association).
Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role (Head, Manager, or equivalent).
Deep knowledge of LGPD, corporate law, contract law, labor/employment law, and regulatory frameworks.
Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and people management skills.
Business-oriented mindset and the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical recommendations for the executive team.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meal allowance/food voucher of R$55.00 per working day (Sólides Benefits Card)
Annual bonus/award
Bradesco health plan with no monthly fee and no copayment (monthly fee applies only for dependents)
OdontoPrev dental plan with a fixed monthly fee of R$21.91
Therapy: partnership with Psicologia Viva – 3 free sessions per month
Online courses ranging from Culinary programs to Postgraduate courses (Qualifica)
Access to all courses from Escola de Pessoas
Home office allowance of R$60.00 (Sólides Benefits Card)
On-site conveniences (company manicure, healthy snacks, among others)
Day off during your birthday month
Totalpass (fitness benefit)
Childcare assistance for parents with children up to 3 years old
Assistance for special-needs dependents (also extended to parents)
Payssego (salary advance)
Ânima ecosystem agreement (discounts on undergraduate and postgraduate courses within the group)
Partnerships with OnHappy and SESC
Annual award
Highly flexible dress code