Hybrid Senior Environmental Lawyer

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About the role

  • Senior Environmental Lawyer responsible for consultative and contentious legal issues at Rumo, the largest private freight railway operator in Brazil.

Responsibilities

  • Respond to the company’s environmental legal inquiries;
  • Manage environmental litigation;
  • Monitor provisions and contingencies for environmental cases;
  • Track new legislation at all levels, including regulatory agencies;
  • Provide periodic refresher training on interactions with public officials for internal clients;
  • Support the operational area to assist decision-making on socio-environmental matters;
  • Review environmental reports, operational license conditions, and technical documents related to industrial operations;
  • Oversee litigation management, including supervision of external legal service providers;
  • Analyze bills and proposed legislation that may impact the company;
  • Draft and review contracts involving environmental matters;
  • Monitor administrative and judicial proceedings;
  • Review defenses, appeals, and other procedural documents.

Requirements

  • Education: Law degree with active OAB registration and a minimum of 4 years since graduation.
  • Technical knowledge:
  • Prior experience in Environmental Law, either in-house or at a law firm;
  • Assertive communication and strong legal-technical writing skills;
  • Confidence and maturity to participate in complex discussions and prepare high-level legal opinions for internal stakeholders, both domestic and international;
  • Ability to work collaboratively, with a strong sense of prioritization and organization aligned with area demands;
  • Good interpersonal skills;
  • Pragmatic approach to challenges with a client- and results-oriented focus.
  • Differentials:
  • Postgraduate degree in Environmental Law;
  • Advanced English.

Benefits

  • Meal Allowance
  • Food Voucher
  • Transportation Voucher
  • Profit Sharing Program (PPR)
  • Railway Safety Bonus
  • Private Pension Plan
  • Credit Cooperative
  • Payroll-Deductible Loan
  • Wellhub
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Plan
  • Surgical Instrumentation (note: literal translation retained; clarify with employer if meant as surgical coverage)
  • Pharmacy Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Funeral Assistance
  • Pregnancy-to-Postpartum Support Program
  • Extended Parental Leave
  • School Supplies Allowance
  • Childcare Allowance
  • Christmas Toy
  • Holiday Gift Kit
  • Psychological, Legal and Financial Assistance Program
  • Discount and Benefits Club
  • Corporate University

Job title

Senior Environmental Lawyer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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