Overview
Legal Counsel Jobs in Greater São Paulo Area at 99
Title: Legal Counsel
Company: 99
Location: Greater São Paulo Area
About The Company
If you see technology as a way to smooth your path in life, our team does too: Your Path, Our Journey.
We believe in technology that connects talented people who embrace diversity to create and share paths we don't even know about (yet!). We work to generate value not only for our users but, above all, for the communities we serve and for society as a whole, making every day better for everyone with mobility and delivery services (99) or digital payments (99Pay).
To make life easier for millions of people every day, since 2018, we have been part of DiDi DiDi Global Inc., the world’s leading mobility technology platform. We are pioneers in creating innovative solutions that start in Brazil and scale up to make a positive impact in more than 12 countries where DiDi operates. This innovation encompasses sustainability, safety, artificial intelligence, financial markets, and much more.
Whether building projects from scratch or improving our solutions, we enjoy challenges that give us butterflies, which is why we work at a fast pace with respect, collaboration, and good humor. Along this journey, we also draw strength from diverse experiences and opinions to grow together, fail quickly, learn, and adjust the course to create solutions that deliver even better results.
About The Team/role
At 99, we are building the leading technology and innovation platform for mobility and delivery in Brazil. Through our ride-hailing and delivery businesses, we connect millions of people and drive meaningful impact across the country, and our Legal team is at the heart of making that happen responsibly and strategically.
This is a position within the Legal team, supporting regulatory and administrative matters across 99's businesses. The Legal Counsel will work in close collaboration with the Government Affairs team, providing legal guidance and support on public sector engagement, institutional relationships, and regulatory topics, while also acting on contentious matters before public authorities alongside the Litigation Team.
In this role, you'll be…
- Provide legal support to the Government Affairs team on regulatory matters across 99's mobility and delivery businesses
- Draft, review, and negotiate partnership agreements with public authorities and government entities
- Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments relevant to ride-hailing, delivery, and platform/marketplace businesses, providing legal guidance to internal stakeholders
- Support engagement with regulatory bodies, public agencies, and government authorities, contributing to 99's institutional relationships from a legal standpoint
- Represent the company in administrative proceedings before secretariats, regulatory agencies, Procon, Public Prosecutor's Office and other public institutions
- Work alongside the Litigation team on contentious matters involving administrative, public and regulatory litigation
- Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable legal recommendations for business and product teams
- Contribute to the development of internal policies and compliance frameworks related to 99's regulatory obligations
- Travel as needed to engage with public authorities and attend hearings, meetings, and institutional events across Brazil
We're eager to be in touch because you have…
- Law degree with active bar registration (OAB)
- 5+ years post-bar experience, with a meaningful track record in regulatory law
- Prior experience in regulatory affairs, either in-house or at a law firm with strong public sector practice
- Proven experience with administrative proceedings and engagement with public authorities (Public Prosecutor's Office, Procon, regulatory agencies, government secretariats)
- Advanced English proficiency
- Strong understanding of the Brazilian legislative process, public sector dynamics, and regulatory frameworks
- Availability and willingness to travel
You'll love working at DiDi because…
We create user value
We strive to always create valuable experiences for our users in everything we do. Our focus is to always innovate new experiences that are safe, pleasant and efficient.
We are data-driven
We are strong believers in making informed decisions, that’s why we are data-driven. We can better navigate the business landscape strategically by analyzing valuable metrics.
Win-win Collaboration
Success is a team sport. When we work to help our partners and colleagues win, we win, too. While keeping everyone's best interest at heart, we communicate with candor and execute with excellence in all we do.
We believe in integrity
Integrity is at the very core of our business. We are people who always want to do the right thing. Our intentions are sincere, we speak our minds and listen to each other.
Growth
We always strive to do better. That means venturing beyond our comfort zones, learning from our mistakes, and helping each other grow.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity is one of our biggest strengths. Our differences are what make us distinct. We respect each other and believe in equal opportunities for all.
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity is not a vision of the future or something we wish to have one day, it is a non-negotiable value of who we are.
We practice inclusion, plurality, and respect. And we count on the governance of the Diversity Committee, which works together with HR, leadership and identity groups – 99Adapta, 99Afro, 99Cores, 99Mulheres, and 99Mamães. This part of our journey has been written, there remains a long road before us.
We reinforce that this position is open to everyone, including pregnant people and people with disabilities (PwD).
