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Rachel Victorino

@rachelvictorino

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Brazilian lawyer, specialized in labor, social security, and tax law.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

Professional goals: provide services to help businesses adapt to regulatory changes and stay ahead of legal challenges, delivering expert labor law solutions.

Personal goals: flexibility, work with amazing people, high quality of life. I aim for career growth while maintaining balance between work, family, and leisure for a fulfilling and well-rounded life.

I am a lawyer with over 22 years of professional experience, registered with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB). My areas of expertise include Brazilian employment law, tax law, and social security law, with a strong foundation supported by postgraduate qualifications. I have contributed to academia by teaching legal practice and providing consultancy to companies, ensuring compliance with labor and tax regulations.

My last position was in the tax team in a major downstream company in Brazil (Vibra Energia, former Petrobras Distribuidora) wich I achieved based on merit, after being approved in a rigorous public competition that involved both exams and qualifications. This selection process assessed both technical knowledge and professional experience, and my approval reflects my qualifications and dedication to the legal field.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Practitioner Lawyer

Current

Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)

Apr 2002 - Dec 2010 (8 years 8 months)

Over the years, I have always practiced in the areas of employment law and social security law on an independent basis, whether through the filing of lawsuits, administrative processes, or providing legal consulting.

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Tax Analist

Vibra Energia

Jul 2006 - Nov 2024 (18 years 4 months)

My role involved indirect tax consulting, providing regulatory guidance to ensure companies' compliance with brazilian tax regulations in the oil & gas sector, as well as conducting tax risk assessments to support requests for the implementation of fiscal benefits for clients in the acquisition of products.

Tax Law Legal Guidance

Teacher of Legal Practice

Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)

Feb 2005 - Apr 2010 (5 years 2 months)

I teached on the "model office" ate the Law School, wich is a program where students take on legal cases for people who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer. Under the supervision of a lawyer, students handle the cases as part of academic training. It functions as an internal internship within the law school, gaining practical experience while providing pro bono legal assistance to those in need.

Teaching

Public Lawyer

Justiça Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Dec 2002 - Jun 2006 (3 years 6 months)

I worked as a Public Lawyer, representing the government and the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), providing legal assistance to the local community in federal matters. My responsibilities included offering legal services related to social security and other federal issues, ensuring access to justice for individuals in need.

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Teacher of Legal Practice

Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Feb 2002 - Jan 2003 (11 months)

Teaching

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Fundação Getulio Vargas

MBA in Tax Law, Brazilian Tax Law

2015 - 2016

Throught this MBA , I acquired advanced knowledge in the areas of tax legislation, tax planning, and the management of tax risks for companies.

The program provide an in-depth understanding of Brazilian tax law.

We also studied the impact of tax reforms on businesses and developed practical skills in advising companies on navigating complex tax issues and ensuring compliance with the evolving legal framework.

Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Post Graduation - Internship as Legal Residency, Employment an Social Security Law

2003 - 2005

Activities and societies: Support law students on Model Office, Draft petitions, handle cases, and attend court hearings.

The Legal Residency Program is a postgraduate training program where newly graduated lawyers who are approved for the program undergo practical legal training in their area of specialization. The program includes seminars , assisting in the guidance of interns in the Model Office, and receiving mentorship and support from professors. My area of specialization was Employment Law and Social Security Law.