Sao Paulo Corporate Transactions and Advisory Associates (M&A)

Who we are

As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages - and so do our people.

Our culture is collaborative and inclusive, where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.

We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.

We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.

You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.

Join us to work with colleagues as one global team - empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.

The role

The ideal candidate will have at least 3-6 years of experience advising on M&A transactions at a leading international law firm.

The Corporate Transactions and Advisory group advises many of the world's leading companies on public and private M&A, disposals, demergers, joint ventures, restructurings and [high value commercial contracts] with a particular focus on complex, cross-border transactions. Experience in Latin America M&A transactions will be highly valued.

Your Experience:

• Professional fluency in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
• Meaningful experience advising on public and private M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures under New York law.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating key transaction documents and managing due diligence processes.
• Experience coordinating complex cross-border transactions and working effectively across multiple practice areas and jurisdictions.
• Admission to the New York Bar
• Experience practicing at a leading international law firm.

Equal opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.