About Bloco Sertão Concession
Patria has recently secured a landmark concession in the sanitation sector: Bloco Sertão in Pernambuco. It’s a strategic project that spans 24 municipalities, serves 815,000 people, and reaches approximately 250,000 customers along the banks of the São Francisco River, with headquarters in Petrolina.
Our Mission Is Ambitious And Transformative
Guarantee reliable, continuous water supply
Drive significant reductions in system losses
Expand access to water and sewage services
All while improving quality of life and fostering sustainable development in one of Brazil’s most underserved regions. This concession also includes a social tariff program, benefiting over 60,000 households, underscoring our commitment to inclusive growth and long-term impact.
Join us in shaping the future—creating innovation, progress, and a legacy where it matters most.
Summary
Responsible for leading the legal and regulatory aspects of the sanitation concessionaire, acting strategically, closely with senior management, and interfacing directly with public entities and regulatory agencies. Ensuring compliance and guiding negotiations are key to maintaining the integrity of concession contracts. With a broad and multifunctional role, the position requires a strong practical vision, autonomy, and the ability to translate legal complexity into objective solutions for operations.
Responsibilities
Manage and interpret concession agreements, regulatory matters, and institutional relationships with granting authorities, regulatory agencies, and oversight bodies.
Handle a broad range of contracts, strategic litigation, corporate matters, and compliance, prioritizing and integrating business vision.
Actively participate in economic–financial rebalancing, tariff reviews, regulatory claims, and contingency management.
Structure and monitor legal and regulatory risks, focusing on value creation and preparation for divestment processes.
Work collaboratively with finance, risk, engineering, and operations teams, as well as external advisors, auditors, and consultants.
Represent the company in interactions with authorities, regulatory entities, public stakeholders, and institutional partners.
Requirements
Professional with solid experience in Administrative Law and regulated sectors—especially concessions, PPPs, utilities, and ideally sanitation. Strong background in contracts, strategic litigation, corporate law, and compliance, with the ability to prioritize and maintain an integrated business perspective.
Able to translate legal and regulatory risks into financial, operational, and valuation impacts, supporting management and fund-level decisions. Skilled in structuring and monitoring risks with a focus on value creation and preparation for divestment.
Demonstrates strong relationship, communication, and negotiation skills with regulators, investors, and strategic partners. Shows leadership across multiple legal, regulatory, and compliance fronts in highly regulated and politically sensitive environments, with an entrepreneurial, practical, and results-driven mindset.
Hands‑on profile, comfortable in contexts of transformation, growth, and divestment readiness. Advanced English required.
Able to work on‑site from Petrolina, PE.
Our Essence
Patria is, essentially, a long‑lasting and resilient entrepreneurial partnership that continually assesses the environment and identifies trends. We quickly adapt investments and product offerings to seize opportunities, delivering consistent results to our clients and creating lasting impact for all stakeholders. We foster a culture of practicality and performance where new members are welcomed and leadership evolves with their expertise and cultural characteristics.
About Patria
Patria is composed of high‑performing individuals who excel in entrepreneurial spirit and performance mindset. From high‑level expertise to a hands‑on approach, we build trusting relationships with clients, achieving high returns for investors while maintaining unwavering ethical commitment.
We are recognized as the regional and sector specialist in alternative asset management with on‑the‑ground expertise wherever we operate. Patria anticipates trends to create lasting impact for all stakeholders for over 35 years, consistently delivering results that better serve our clients.
Diversity
At Patria we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status. Our employment policies prohibit all forms of discrimination and base hiring solely on individual merit and the organization’s needs.
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