Director, Legal Counsel
Prologis
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Full-Time
$3
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Job Title:
Director, Legal CounselCompany:
Prologis
Director, Legal Counsel
Direct Report
VP, Legal Counsel.
Location
São Paulo-SP, Brazil.
A day in life
Prologis is seeking a senior legal counsel to join its Brazil legal team based in São Paulo, working under the supervision and leadership of the local VP Legal Counsel. We welcome highly qualified candidates with extensive experience, a broad-based, solutions-oriented legal background, and a practical, hands-on approach, together with the ability to independently lead all legal aspects of sophisticated real estate transactions, environmental matters, leasing (including BTSs), litigation, and property management, while ensuring compliance with corporate policies, regulatory frameworks, and contractual obligations.
This individual will be a key member of the legal team - a savvy business attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment providing sound, practical legal advice in a broad range of activities associated with owning, developing, financing, and operating real estate platforms. Contrary to a passive oversight role, the selected candidate will be a hands-on practitioner and trusted advisor at the forefront of sophisticated real estate deals, proactively negotiating and closing some of the most complex real estate transactions and lease agreements in the industry. Their work will directly impact Prologis’ growth and expansion, with a focus on bringing agility and internalizing expertise across the entire platform.
This attorney will play a key role in internalizing legal expertise related to all aspects of a sophisticated real estate platform, including acquisitions, built-to-suit projects, and strategic ventures. They will support the entire platform across the full project lifecycle.
The role also involves integrating new Prologis business lines into the real estate framework, ensuring alignment between operations and customer relationships. The attorney will be customer-facing, supporting and coordinating the business platforms including contract enforcement and monitoring condominium rules compliance, as well as engaging external litigation counsel.
Preferred
Demonstrates willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed. Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead legal due diligence, identify and mitigate risks, and structure solutions protect Prologis’ interests.
Review transaction documents to assure Prologis interests are appropriately addressed
Draft and negotiate all real estate related agreements including easements, leases, construction and development agreements, condominium bylaws, cost-sharing agreements, and service agreements.
Structure and quarterback built-to-suit transactions, ensuring smooth closings and transition to the development team.
Oversee title, survey, and condominium matters, coordinating external resources as needed.
Support and drive legal aspects of entitlements, land use, power procurement and related filings.
Manage outside counsel on litigation, entitlements, taxation, and property management.
Select and manage outside counsel, including fee proposals and agreements.
Anticipate and address emerging legal challenges as Prologis’ business platform evolves.
Building blocks for success
Education
Law diploma from an accredited law school in Brazil.
OAB from Brazil and good standard certificate issued by the entity.
Minimum of 15 years of real estate experience aligned with the responsibilities described; prior in-house experience is a differentiator, and specialized real estate expertise with the ability to internalize the work is essential.
English fluency and superior written and verbal communication skills required.
Soft Skills and Competencies
Exhibits grace under pressure, comfortable with high volume of transactions, has a good sense of humor and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, a commitment to professionalism, integrity, collegiality, and the ability to work on a wide range of legal matters.
Must be a strong team player with a collaborative mindset, working seamlessly with colleagues across legal, business, and cross-functional teams to drive opportunities and matters forward and achieve shared goals.
Must be an independent, self-directed, organized and diligent worker, and able to work with minimal supervision.
Must be flexible to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities.
Able to work under tight deadlines, handle multiple, detailed tasks simultaneously, prioritize appropriately.
Must be able to anticipate problems and issues and exercise independent judgment to make sound, justifiable legal decisions and act in solving problems while knowing when and to whom to escalate issues.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and protection of company data.
Experience working in the legal department of a multinational company, with a strong understanding of corporate policies, compliance procedures, and escalation protocols. Skilled in navigating complex decision-making processes, securing necessary approvals, and ensuring that actions are properly executed and documented in accordance with internal standards.
People First
As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most - our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and dedicate both time and resources to leadership development. Our team is intentional about cultivating a culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion so that everyone at Prologis feels a sense of belonging.
Employment Type:
Full timeLocation:
Sao Paulo, BrazilAdditional Locations: