Labor Lawyer

Description

Strategic defense of the company in judicial proceedings, mitigation of liabilities, and preventive legal counseling. Manage a high (massified) volume of judicial proceedings across all instances (Labor Courts, Regional Labor Courts [TRTs], and the Superior Labor Court [TST]). Defense against common claims: overtime hours (especially standby time, 6x1 work schedule, intraday breaks), hazard or insalubrity allowances, job function accumulation (dual roles), moral harassment, and occupational diseases (RSI/WRMDs). Representation in conciliation and evidentiary hearings (including support for company representatives and witnesses). Oral arguments before Regional Labor Courts (TRTs). Rigorous preparation of company representatives and witnesses, considering the specifics of NR 17 (tele-service/telemarketing) and complex working-hour control. Drafting of defenses (Answers), appeals (Ordinary Appeals, Review Appeals, Embargos), and legal opinions. Analysis and formulation of defense arguments, calculations, and settlement values. Development of robust defense arguments grounded in TST Summary 338 (burden of proof regarding timekeeping control) and operation-specific documents (schedules, weekly rest days [DSR], electronic timekeeping systems). Preventive legal guidance to managers and HR on labor legislation and collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). Review of internal procedures and documentation (employment contracts, addenda, internal policies) to prevent future labor claims. Advisory services on rest intervals (10-minute breaks), equipment usage, timekeeping registration, and misclassification of telemarketing operators’ job functions. Monitoring and auditing of third-party law firms’ performance. Coordination with Business Partners (BPs) and operational leaders to gather information. Tracking of litigation KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), such as success rate and average cost per case, ensuring timely compliance. Education and bar admission (OAB). Minimum solid experience of 3–5 years in Labor Litigation, with strong focus on defending respondents (employers). In-depth knowledge of the Consolidated Labor Laws (CLT), TST Summaries, and TST Jurisprudential Guidelines (OJs), especially those affecting companies with large workforces. Ability to negotiate judicial and extrajudicial settlements, pursuing optimal cost-benefit outcomes for the company. Capability to interpret litigation data (risk exposure, thematic recurrence) and convert them into preventive action plans for the business. Excellence in oral communication (hearings, oral arguments) and written communication (pleadings and legal opinions). Compensation: R$4.000,00 – R$5.200,00 per month Benefits: * Medical insurance * Dental insurance * Life insurance * Meal allowance * Transportation allowance Work location: On-site