Head of Legal

Sólides

Head of Legal and Compliance leading the team for Sólides, a Brazilian HR Tech. Managing legal risks and ensuring compliance with regulations in the HR industry.

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 LGPD compliance, corporate governance, and contract negotiation, while effectively leading and developing a high-performing legal and compliance team.

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Law DegreeActive OAB RegistrationLeadership ExperienceDeep Knowledge of LGPDContract Law Expertise

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Hard Skills

Corporate LawLabor LawRegulatory MattersRisk Mitigation StrategiesCompliance Program ImplementationLitigation ManagementCommercial Contract NegotiationM&A SupportPolicy DevelopmentWhistleblower Channel Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationNegotiation SkillsLeadership SkillsPeople ManagementBusiness-Minded Approach

Industry Keywords

LGPDCorporate GovernanceHR TechPayroll SectorConsumer ProtectionDigital Law

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 reviews, create 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 risk-aware and business-viability perspective;
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 provisions in coordination with the finance team;
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, including LGPD (Brazilian General Data Protection Law), digital law, consumer protection, and regulations specific to the HR Tech and payroll sector;
Review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts, partnerships, suppliers, and clients, focusing on legal security and business agility;
Provide ad hoc support for corporate operations and strategic transactions (M&A, restructurings) when requested by the company;
Coordinate external legal counsel, optimizing costs and 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 OAB registration.
Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership position (Head, Manager, or equivalent).
Deep knowledge of LGPD, corporate law, contract law, labor law, and regulatory matters.
Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and people-management skills.
Business-minded with 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
Bradesco health plan with no monthly fee and no co-payment (monthly fee applies only for dependents)
OdontoPrev dental plan, fixed monthly fee of R$21.91
Therapy: partnership with Psicologia Viva — 3 free sessions per month
Online courses ranging from culinary subjects to postgraduate programs (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 (gym and wellness benefits)
Childcare assistance — for parents with children up to 3 years old
Assistance for dependents with disabilities (also extended to parents)
Payssego (salary advance)
Ânima ecosystem agreement (discounts on undergraduate and postgraduate courses within the group)
Partnerships with OnHappy and SESC
Very flexible dress code