disloyal consultant

[dɪsˈlɔɪəl kənˈsʌltənt]
nounpl: disloyal consultants
consultor desleal
1. A professional advisor or expert who acts against the interests of their client or employer, often by sharing confidential information, working for competitors, or prioritizing personal gain over their duties
The disloyal consultant was fired after it was discovered he had been sharing trade secrets with a rival company.
O consultor desleal foi demitido após descobrir-se que estava compartilhando segredos comerciais com uma empresa rival.
2. Someone hired to provide professional guidance who betrays trust by failing to act in good faith or with the client's best interests in mind
A disloyal consultant recommended investments that benefited his own firm rather than the client's portfolio.
Um consultor desleal recomendou investimentos que beneficiavam sua própria empresa em vez da carteira do cliente.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, disloyalty in consulting is considered a serious breach of professional ethics and often results in legal consequences including lawsuits for breach of fiduciary duty, trade secret theft, and non-compete violations. In Brazil, such cases may be pursued under labor law (CLT) and commercial law, while in the USA, cases typically involve civil litigation and sometimes criminal charges. The term carries significant reputational damage in professional circles.
NYC Slang
snake in a suit, backstabber, corporate rat
Synonyms / Sinônimos
untrustworthy consultanttreacherous advisorunfaithful consultanttwo-faced consultantbackstabbing consultant
Antonyms / Antônimos
loyal consultanttrustworthy advisorfaithful consultanthonest consultant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
consultor desleal
Standard term used across Brazil in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
consultor desconfiável
Often used interchangeably, emphasizing untrustworthiness
São Paulo
consultor desleal / consultor infiel
Both terms used in corporate and legal environments
Portugal
consultor desleal
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, formal legal terminology

Related Words

breach of contractconflict of interestconfidentiality agreementfiduciary dutybetrayalcorporate espionage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a wolf in sheep's clothing
stab someone in the back
bite the hand that feeds you
play both sides
sell someone out
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