Legal Director BA LA

Legal Affairs

Permanent

Job Description

Build the relationships that make for more rewarding opportunities.

Curitiba - Pr

At Electrolux Group, as a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better – for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!

All About The Role:

The Legal team members at Electrolux Group are more than legal advisors — they are strategic enablers of sustainable growth, innovation, and trust. We are looking for an experienced Legal Director to lead our Latin America legal team with vision, agility, and business acumen. This is a high-impact role that combines leadership, legal expertise, and strategic influence across a diverse, dynamic and fast-evolving region.

What You'Ll Do:

You will be responsible for leading a team of legal professionals, partnering with senior leadership, and ensuring that legal strategies are aligned with business priorities. If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy shaping policy and culture, and want to make a meaningful contribution to a global purpose-driven company, this opportunity is for you. You will be reporting to the CEO of the business area as well as the General Counsel of the Group.

In Detail, You Will:

• Lead and develop the Latin America Legal Team, encouraging a culture of autonomy, collaboration, and continuous improvement;
• Be part of the Latin America business leadership team and act as strategic advisor to the CEO and the regional leadership team, providing proactive legal guidance on emerging risks, regulatory trends, and business opportunities;
• Serve as a member of the Global Legal Executive Team, and actively contribute to the evolution of the Group’s legal function and legal practices across the Group;
• Oversee legal matters across corporate, commercial, regulatory, compliance, privacy, and litigation domains;
• Drive a culture of compliance and ethical business conduct throughout the organization in partnership with internal audit and global compliance teams, fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability at all levels;
• Collaborate with the Global IP Legal and Patent teams to protect and enhance Electrolux Group’s brand and innovation assets;
• Collaborate closely with the global legal team and legal counterparts in other regions to ensure consistency, knowledge sharing, and alignment on cross-border matters;
• Support key business initiatives such as new plant launches, ESG programs, and digital transformation;
• Lead legal transformation initiatives, driving innovation through technology-enabled solutions, efficiency, and continuous improvement in legal operations and service delivery;
• Manage external counsel relationships and legal budgets with efficiency and transparency;
• Represent the company in relevant industry and regulatory forums;

As part of the culture of continuous improvement, engage in Lean Thinking and continuous improvement initiatives and projects.

Who You Are:

You Have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Law (Master's Degree and/or MBA are a strong plus);
• Solid and relevant legal experience with a prominent law firm and/or an international corporation's legal department (preferably in the manufacturing industry);
• High integrity, sound judgment, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset;
• Extensive experience in international corporate law, regulatory and compliance matters, and complex litigation, ideally within the manufacturing or consumer goods sector;
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate legal insights into strategic decisions;
• Proven stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills with capacity to influence at the executive level;
• Proven leadership in managing diverse legal teams across geographies;
• Strong knowledge of Latin American legal systems and regulatory environments.
• Experience with regulatory agencies and product liability is a strong plus;
• Advanced English; and Spanish is a strong plus.

Where You'Ll Be:

You will be based at the Curitiba administrative office. Located in Prado Velho, it is a new Electrolux Group location designed from the start to allow for more efficient, connected and flexible collaboration between Electrolux Group’s support teams. It will be necessary to have availability for occasional domestic and international travel. Benefits include:

• - Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment;
• - Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services;
• - Family friendly benefits;
• - Insurance policy plan;
• - Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path. 

As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.