Mid-Level Counsel Silimed - Industry of Implants
Silimed is a leading Brazilian medical device company and one of Latin America's largest silicone implant manufacturers, with over 45 years of experience and a presence in 40+ countries. The company operates across highly regulated international markets, with a strong focus on innovation, quality and patient safety.
Activities
- Provide autonomous, business-oriented legal support across the US, Latin America, Mexico and Europe, managing matters across multiple jurisdictions and time zones.
- Lead the full contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to execution, amendments, renewals and termination, balancing legal, commercial and operational risks.
- Act as Legal PMO for cross-border projects, coordinating legal workstreams, stakeholders, deadlines and deliverables across jurisdictions.
- Lead legal coordination for the establishment and opening of 8+ subsidiaries, working with local counsel and internal teams on corporate, regulatory, contractual and operational matters.
- Provide ongoing legal consulting to 12+ international subsidiaries, coordinating with local attorneys and external counsel on local legislation, risk assessment and business matters.
- Manage external counsel and support corporate governance, compliance, due diligence, KYC/UBO, international expansion and litigation matters.
Key Results
- Supported the successful establishment and opening of 8+ subsidiaries across different countries.
- Provided ongoing legal support to 12+ subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions.
- Generated R$1.5M+ in legal savings through contract negotiations, litigation strategy, risk management and contingency initiatives.
- Coordinated complex international projects involving multiple legal teams, jurisdictions, stakeholders and time zones.
Improved legal operations, contract management and governance through process optimization and structured workflows.