Job Description

Manager Legal I

Location:

Analândia

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.

For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Job Description:

Role Purpose:

• As a recognized specialist, provides expert legal services to the organization in the country/countries of the sub-region
• This is a legal advisor who can demonstrate increasing competence in applying basic legal skills and departmental practices, plus evidence of maturity and judgement to analyze and solve legal problems and deal with clients and outsiders

Responsibilities:

• Legal Expertise: Write legal reports that sometimes require extensive research of statutes, regulations or court decisions
• M&A: Assist with joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions and divestments (including amongst others, legal due diligence, drafting, reviewing, assisting in negotiation of sale purchase of assets / joint venture / collaboration agreements and any other legal documentation necessary to give effect to the envisaged transactions) and to ensure legal compliance
• Contract Negotiation: Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of mainly international business-related contracts with third parties and colleagues from other departments /assist in private and public tender processes
• Business Support: Provide legal advice, guidance, information in Corporate & Commercial Law, data protection- and intellectual property law
• Project Management: Being part local project teams from start to finish: development of new mining sites or products, construction of new plants, innovation projects, roll-out of implementation of new legislation

About you:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in a legal role
• English – proficient verbal & writing
• At least one local language of the sub-region covered by the role – proficient verbal & writing

Employee Type:

Permanent

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers
• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More
• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

How to Apply

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Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.