Position: Tax Lawyer (Brazil) – Belo Horizonte
Location: Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
Employment Type: Full-time
About Ax Legal
Ax Legal is a corporate law and advisory firm that supports international mining, technology, engineering, and industrial services companies entering and operating in Latin America. We work closely with clients from Australia, Canada, the United States, and Europe, helping them navigate the legal and commercial requirements of operating in Chile, Peru, Brazil, and across the region.
We pride ourselves on combining legal expertise with practical, on-the-ground support that allows our clients to run lean local operations while scaling effectively.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Tax Lawyer based in Belo Horizonte who will support our clients with Brazilian tax structuring, compliance, and ongoing operational needs. This position is ideal for a lawyer who enjoys working directly with international companies and providing practical, business-focused advice.
Key Responsibilities
* Advise clients on Brazilian federal, state, and municipal tax obligations related to incorporation, ongoing operations, and cross-border structures.
* Provide guidance on tax implications of service agreements, transfer pricing, international payments, and permanent establishment concerns.
* Support clients with monthly and annual tax compliance, including coordination with accountants where required.
* Review and prepare legal opinions, memoranda, and reports related to tax matters.
* Assist with tax planning strategies for foreign companies entering Brazil or expanding their footprint.
* Liaise with government offices, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies as needed.
* Work closely with the broader Ax Legal team in Chile and Peru to ensure regional consistency for multinational clients.
* Participate in client meetings, onboarding processes, and project planning to ensure smooth operations in Brazil.
* Support general corporate or commercial matters when tax expertise is required.
Qualifications
* Law degree from a recognised Brazilian university.
* Specialisation or postgraduate studies in Tax Law highly preferred.
* Minimum 4–6 years of relevant experience, ideally with exposure to cross-border matters or multinational clients.
* Strong understanding of Brazilian tax regimes, including indirect taxation, corporate taxation and tax incentives.
* Experience advising international companies is an advantage.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills both in English and Portuguese required.
Personal Attributes
* Client-focused with a practical mindset.
* Comfortable working independently while being part of a regional team.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple client matters simultaneously.
* Proactive, organised, and solutions-driven.
What We Offer
* The opportunity to work with innovative international companies in mining, technology, and industrial services.
* A collaborative environment with colleagues across Latin America.
* Professional growth and the chance to build a long-term specialised career within an international practice.
* Competitive compensation and flexible working environment.
Please send your resume to cmm@ax.legal