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Legal & Compliance Expert - São Paulo (Hybrid)

Clara · Sao Paulo / SP / Brazil

Posted 13 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
13 days
Clara 's roles stay open a median of 36 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Clara 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Clara
high
51 stale, 2 reposted of 129 open
Hiring momentum
161 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Legal & Compliance Expert at Clara will be responsible for managing corporate legal and regulatory compliance matters in Brazil. This role involves drafting and negotiating agreements, monitoring regulatory developments, leading compliance activities, and acting as a strategic advisor to various teams. The expert will also work on improving legal processes using AI and automation while ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Clara as an employer.

What you need

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in Corporate Legal, Regulatory Compliance, AML/CFT, privacy, or related areas, preferably with significant in-house experience.
  • Solid experience in at least one of the following areas: Brazilian corporate law, corporate governance, entity management, and commercial agreements; OR Regulatory Compliance, AML/CFT, KYC/KYB, audits, controls, and remediation.
  • Law degree and active registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) for candidates whose primary specialization is Corporate Legal. For Compliance-focused profiles, degrees in Law, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, International Relations, or related fields will be considered.
  • Experience operating in regulated environments, with a proven ability to manage complex matters from analysis through implementation.
  • Practical knowledge of LGPD, privacy, and data protection requirements.
  • Ability to exert technical leadership and influence cross-functional stakeholders while remaining highly hands-on in operational execution.

Nice to have

  • In-house experience at a fintech, financial institution, payments company, or technology startup.
  • Direct experience with the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB), COAF, ANPD, or other relevant regulatory authorities.
  • Experience with ESG governance, assessments, policies, or reporting.
  • Experience managing external counsel and highly specialized legal matters.
  • Experience leading or supporting audits, regulatory inspections, and remediation plans.

What you get

  • Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP) from day one
  • Multicultural team with daily exposure to Portuguese, Spanish, and English (our corporate language)
  • Annual learning budget and internal accelerated development paths
  • High-ownership environment: we move fast, learn fast, and raise the bar — together
  • Smart, ambitious teammates — low ego, high impact
  • Flexible vacation and hybrid work model focused on results

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • The role requires a high level of operational execution and influence across various teams, which may involve significant responsibility and pressure.
  • Experience with AI tools is preferred, indicating a modern approach to legal and compliance processes.
  • The hybrid work model allows for flexibility but may require time in the office during ramp-up or as needed by leadership.

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Listed by Clara on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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