The Houston office of Squire Patton Boggs has an immediate need for a bilingual (English/Portuguese) attorney with at least four years of related legal experience in Brazil to join our Corporate practice group on a full-time, temporary, hourly basis. The period is anticipated to last up to one year, but a longer term is possible.
Description:
This position offers you an opportunity to work closely with lawyers of the firm's Corporate Practice Group including the Chair of the Brazil Country Desk to represent the interests of international clients in matters relating to Latin America.
Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts under Brazilian law, including sales agreement, distribution, agency, procurement agreements, and services agreements.
Advise on legal issues involving Brazilian law, including regulatory, compliance, data privacy.
Demonstrates general commercial or functional knowledge across a sub discipline within the individual's specialty area(s), (e.g., general corporate law, compliance and regulatory, employment law, data privacy, contract management, and other resolutions specific to the oil & gas, chemical and consumer industry).
Job duties are varied and complex utilizing independent judgment.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

At least 4 years of related legal experience in Brazil.
Background in drafting transactional documents and corporate law.
Admission to practice law in Brazil and in the United States (or qualified to sit for the Bar in the United States).

 Professional Skills & Experience:

Bilingual (English/Portuguese) and Spanish is a plus.
Excellent legal skills and business judgment in areas of responsibility.
Proficient writing skills in English and Portuguese.

Application Process: In order to be considered for a position at Squire Patton Boggs, you must formally apply online. Be prepared to submit a resume and cover letter. No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position.
We are not accepting third party submissions.
About Squire Patton Boggs:
Squire Patton Boggs is a full service global law firm providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet, giving you a voice, supporting your ambitions and achieving successful outcomes. With over 1,500 lawyers in 45 offices across 20 countries, we are well-established geographically with strong local and regional positions in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America, and our practice experience spans all key sectors. 
Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.