Employment, Litigation and GRC Counsel

Versigent; Ciudad Juárez; Presencial; MXN 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Major medical and life insurance

Flexible retirement plan

Learning and development

Certifications & training

Global exposure

Descripción de la vacante

Versigent seeks an experienced attorney to support labor and employment matters across the Americas, with emphasis on Mexico. You will advise HR and business stakeholders on employee relations, policy interpretation, hiring, discipline, and separations.

Responsibilities include drafting employment agreements, supporting due diligence in M&A, managing claims with outside counsel, and monitoring regulatory developments to manage risk and compliance.

Formación

• Attorney with 10+ years advising on labor and employment matters.
• Experience in HR matters, investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Licensed to practice law in Mexico; bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Provide day-to-day legal support to HR and business stakeholders on employment issues.
• Draft, review, and revise employment-related agreements, policies, and trainings.
• Support labor and employment due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
• Manage employment claims and coordinate with outside counsel.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on risk and compliance.
• Maintain matter tracking, reports, and internal compliance processes.

Conocimientos

Legal counsel

Compliance

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Cross-functional work

Spanish & English

Educación

Law degree

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

• Support labor and employment legal matters across the Americas with a primary focus on Mexico regional operations under the guidance of senior legal team members.
• Provide day-to-day legal support to Human Resources and business stakeholders on employment-related issues, including employee relations matters, policy interpretation, hiring, discipline, and separations.
• Research and analyze labor and employment laws, regulations, and emerging legal developments, and assist in assessing potential business impacts.
• Support Global Human Resources Centers of Excellence (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Labor Relations) on employment-related legal matters and initiatives.
• Draft, review, and revise employment-related agreements, policies, procedures, communications, and training materials.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of company employment policies, practices, and procedures.
• Support employment-related aspects of workforce changes, reorganizations, business integrations, and other organizational initiatives.
• Assist with labor and employment due diligence and integration activities related to mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Support the management of employment claims, administrative charges, litigation matters, and pre-litigation disputes, including document collection, fact gathering, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials for internal stakeholders and department initiatives.
• Maintain matter tracking systems, legal records, and departmental metrics.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of employment, compliance, and litigation-related processes, templates, and best practices.
• Assist in the administration of compliance programs, including the Code of Conduct, Supplier Code of Conduct, and related policies and procedures.
• Support the intake, review, documentation, and tracking of concerns reported through the company’s ethics helpline and other reporting channels.
• Conduct fact gathering and assist with internal investigations, documentation, and follow-up activities as directed.
• Monitor regulatory and compliance developments and assist with risk assessments and compliance-related projects.
• Identify potential legal and compliance risks and escalation issues to senior legal team members as appropriate.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and provide legal support to other areas within the Employment, Litigation, and GRC function as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Support labor and employment legal matters across the Americas with a primary focus on Mexico regional operations under the guidance of senior legal team members.
• Provide day-to-day legal support to Human Resources and business stakeholders on employment-related issues, including employee relations matters, policy interpretation, hiring, discipline, and separations.
• Research and analyze labor and employment laws, regulations, and emerging legal developments, and assist in assessing potential business impacts.
• Support Global Human Resources Centers of Excellence (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Labor Relations) on employment-related legal matters and initiatives.
• Draft, review, and revise employment-related agreements, policies, procedures, communications, and training materials.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of company employment policies, practices, and procedures.
• Support employment-related aspects of workforce changes, reorganizations, business integrations, and other organizational initiatives.
• Assist with labor and employment due diligence and integration activities related to mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Support the management of employment claims, administrative charges, litigation matters, and pre-litigation disputes, including document collection, fact gathering, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials for internal stakeholders and department initiatives.
• Maintain matter tracking systems, legal records, and departmental metrics.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of employment, compliance, and litigation-related processes, templates, and best practices.
• Assist in the administration of compliance programs, including the Code of Conduct, Supplier Code of Conduct, and related policies and procedures.
• Support the intake, review, documentation, and tracking of concerns reported through the company’s ethics helpline and other reporting channels.
• Conduct fact gathering and assist with internal investigations, documentation, and follow-up activities as directed.
• Monitor regulatory and compliance developments and assist with risk assessments and compliance-related projects.
• Identify potential legal and compliance risks and escalation issues to senior legal team members as appropriate.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and provide legal support to other areas within the Employment, Litigation, and GRC function as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience as an attorney advising organizations on labor and employment matters, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house experience.
• Experience providing practical legal advice on employment-related matters, including employee relations, workplace investigations, policy interpretation, compliance, and employment litigation.
• Experience supporting Human Resources and business stakeholders on employment law issues.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment-related agreements, policies, and related documentation.
• Experience supporting litigation matters, administrative agency charges, internal investigations, and outside counsel management.
• Experience with employment law considerations in organizational changes, workforce restructurings, or business transactions.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders across multiple functions and geographic regions preferred.
• Knowledge of global employment law concepts and multinational work environments is a plus.
• Licensed to practice law in Mexico.

Key Competencies

• Collaborative team player with a strong customer-service orientation and enterprise mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across functions.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate legal concepts into practical business guidance.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to manage both routine and complex matters.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work product.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and appropriately escalate issues when needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and legal matter management tools; interest in leveraging technology to improve efficiency is preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
• Must work on-site in the Ciudad Juarez, Mexico or Troy, Michigan office, travel occasionally as needed, and collaborate across multiple time zones.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

WHY JOIN US?

• Grow with purpose. We invest in our people by creating opportunities to build skills, take on new challenges, and develop over time.
• Do work that shows up in the real world. What you contribute here powers systems that are critical to how industries operate and evolve. The impact is visible and lasting.
• Succeed with the right support. We provide the tools, resources, and environment needed to perform at a high level and sustain that success.

Your Benefits At Versigent

• Compensation package, including major medical and life insurance
• Flexible retirement plan.
• Learning, growth, and professional development in a globally recognized international environment.
• Access to training, coaching, and internal and external certifications
• Recognition of innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world.
• Recognition of innovation and excellence.

Versigent spun out of Aptiv on April 1, 2026. As part of ongoing spin‑off activities and IT separation, some documentation may still reference Aptiv, Cyprium, or Versigent. All references should be understood to mean Versigent.

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