Corporate Affairs Manager

 

We are looking for a resourceful and reliable Corporate Affairs Manager to support and manage local administrative, legal, and compliance matters for our operations in Brazil.

 

This is a mid-level, full-time position ideally suited for a fluent Portuguese-speaking professional who understands how to navigate local administrative frameworks and government processes. This role will be the local representative for documentation and compliance, ensuring our Brazilian entity runs smoothly and meets all local requirements.

 

The role involves close collaboration with our global Finance, Tax, Legal, Operations and Procurement teams while maintaining a strong local presence and acting as a key interface with public and private sector stakeholders.

• Serve as a local signatory for the company in Brazil, handling documentation and formalities with suppliers, agencies, and local authorities.
• Ensure the business maintains all necessary local licenses, permits, registrations, and approvals to operate fully in compliance with Brazilian laws and administrative requirements.
• Act as the day-to-day liaison with relevant entities including agencies, notaries, law firms, and other key local stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of corporate policies and ensure proper local documentation management and filing in accordance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Work closely with global Legal, Finance, Tax, Operations and Procurement teams, helping to localise and support group initiatives and compliance efforts.
• Support financial administration activities as needed, including vendor coordination, invoice verification, and communication with external service providers.
• Monitor and respond to any changes in local administrative or legal frameworks that may impact business operations.
• Proactively resolve issues related to local bureaucracy, registrations, or documentation bottlenecks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist in audits, regulatory inspections, and other formal reviews involving local stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–8 years of professional experience in administration, legal support, compliance, or finance, preferably within an international or services-driven business.
• Strong knowledge of local administrative, corporate, and regulatory procedures in Brazil.
• Ability to operate independently and confidently in external-facing interactions, including with public authorities and service providers.
• Self-driven with excellent attention to detail and strong sense of accountability. 
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and documentation skills.
• Fluent in Portuguese (spoken and written) with proficient English communication skills.
• Experience liaising with legal and finance teams a plus; hybrid legal/finance experience is welcome.

 

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