We are hiring a **Mid\-level In\-house Counsel** for Saab Brasil! We are looking for a legal generalist with strong experience in contracts and business acumen to take on a newly created mid\-level role within our legal structure in Brazil. You will work closely with our business teams, providing legal support for proposals, contracts and customer negotiations. **Location:** São Paulo/SP, Brazil **Work arrangement:** Four days in the office and one day working from home per week. **Expected start date:** January 2027 **Key Responsibilities** * Support the entire contract lifecycle, from legal analysis and proposal preparation to negotiation and ongoing contract oversight. * Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, participate in customer meetings and help develop solutions that meet business needs. * Support public procurement and tender processes, particularly opportunities involving the Armed Forces. * Identify legal risks and propose alternatives to protect the company’s legal interests and secure better contractual terms. * Act as a trusted legal advisor to business teams and senior leadership, supporting strategic and operational decision\-making. * Take direct responsibility for compliance matters, supporting adherence to regulations, internal policies and ethical standards. * Support corporate, governance and other legal matters related to the business. * Collaborate with different Saab teams in Brazil and abroad, with potential involvement in contracts and other matters related to the Gripen programme. * Help establish and improve local legal processes. **Requirements** * A degree in Law and active registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB). * Solid experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements. * Experience in public contracts, public procurement and tender processes. * Strong understanding of Brazilian public procurement legislation, including Law 14\.133/2021\. * Commercial mindset and ability to provide practical, business\-oriented legal advice. * Fluency in English for meetings, negotiations, document review and interaction with the international legal team. * A generalist legal background, with the ability to handle matters independently and recognise when specialist support is needed. * Strong communication, negotiation and organizational skills, combined with business acumen. **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience in the defense industry or in projects and contracts involving the Armed Forces. * Experience working in international environments and with international agreements. * Spanish language skills. * A postgraduate qualification in Law. This is an opportunity to help shape our local legal function and contribute to projects in an international defense and security environment.