Senior Counsel, Brazil
Tools for Humanity is a technology company building products for humans in the age of AI.
Maintainer signals as of 9/2/2026
About Tools for Humanity
Tools for Humanity develops hardware, software, and services connected to World, described as an open-source real-human network. Its products include the Orb for privacy-focused proof-of-human verification, World App for World ID access, digital asset management, wallet functionality, transactions, and Mini Apps, and World Spaces for verification, community programming, and events. The company serves end users and organizations seeking to integrate World infrastructure into their projects.
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About the Role
You will lead legal work required to expand operations into Brazilian jurisdictions. You will assess regulatory, licensing, privacy, labor, commercial, and consumer protection risks; coordinate and manage local counsel; advise product and operations teams on jurisdiction-specific requirements; and help produce accurate materials for authorities and stakeholders.
Requirements
- 7+ years of post-law school experience.
- BigLaw and/or fast-paced startup experience.
- Qualified lawyer in good standing with eligibility to practice in Brazil.
- Experience supporting multi-jurisdictional legal challenges.
- Experience supporting international growth and licensing efforts.
- Track record launching operations or products internationally.
- Fluency in English.
- Interest in blockchain, Web3, cryptocurrency, and digital assets.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead legal strategy for jurisdictional entry decisions.
- Assess regulatory, licensing, data protection, labor, commercial, and consumer protection requirements.
- Manage and coordinate local counsel.
- Advise product, economics, logistics, and operations on jurisdiction-specific legal issues.
- Ensure necessary local licenses, permits, and registrations are obtained before entry.
- Monitor changes in local law and ensure ongoing compliance.
- Draft and review communications and materials for authorities and stakeholders.
- Contribute to Legal team planning and consistency of advice.