Junior Legal Counsel Americas

allnex; Guadalajara; Presencial; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading coatings company in Guadalajara is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel to provide legal advice on commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters. The role requires 3-5 years of experience, fluency in English and Spanish, and a strong attention to detail. Join a diverse team and be part of an organization that values innovation and employee growth.

Servicios

International working experience

Opportunities for career growth

Diverse and inclusive environment

Formación

• 3-5 years of legal experience, combining law firm and in-house roles.
• Licensed to practice law in Mexico and in good standing (Cédula Profesional required).
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Responsabilidades

• Support Legal Counsel Americas with standard contract reviews.
• Provide legal advice on corporate governance, contracts, and compliance.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory standards across the Americas.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Document drafting

Contract review

Communication

Negotiation

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Law

Descripción del empleo

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

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Position overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Legal Counsel Americas to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will provide legal advice to internal stakeholders and support the legal function across a broad range of corporate, commercial, procurement, and regulatory matters. This role requires strong analytical skills, discretion, legal research capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Although based in Guadalajara, this position may support legal matters in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil.

Responsibilities

• Support Legal Counsel Americas with standard contract reviews (e.g., NDAs, vendor contracts, service agreements).
• Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of issues, including corporate governance, contracts, and regulatory compliance in Mexico and other countries as needed.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory deadlines and legal requirements across the Americas.
• Assist Legal Counsel in managing internal clients and maintaining relationships with local legal representatives.
• Track changes in local laws and regulations that may impact the company.
• Support the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures.
• Assist in creating and delivering legal and compliance.

Required skills and experience

• 3-5 years of legal experience, ideally with a combination of law firm and in-house roles.
• Licensed to practice law in Mexico and in good standing (Cédula Profesional required).
• Proven interest in international legal issues and cross-border transactions.
• Strong skills in legal research, document drafting, and contract review.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation abilities.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (e.g., Legal, Compliance, R&D, Procurement) is a plus.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with case management software.
• Prior experience in corporate and commercial law is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (Licenciado en Derecho/Abogado) from an accredited law school.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and spoken. Portuguese is a plus.

We offer

We are proud to offeran international working experiencewith a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity
allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.

Find out how you can make an impact!
Check out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.

www.allnex.com