Legal Counsel

LUXSHARE; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 556,000 - 927,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading multinational corporation in Tijuana is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support. The role involves managing contracts, labor litigation, and compliance with Mexican law while ensuring alignment with global legal standards. The ideal candidate should hold a law degree, possess a valid license to practice in Mexico, and have advanced English skills. This position offers an opportunity to play a key role in maintaining legal and regulatory compliance in daily operations.

Formación

• Law degree with a valid license to practice in Mexico.
• Strong understanding of the Mexican legal system.
• Proven ability to manage labor disputes and compliance issues.

Responsabilidades

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Manage employee-related disputes and labor litigation.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements in Mexico.
• Research multi-jurisdictional laws.
• Design compliance training sessions for employees.

Conocimientos

Advanced English (oral and written)

Understanding of Mexican legal system

Ability to manage labor disputes

Familiarity with data protection compliance

Educación

Law degree with a valid license to practice in Mexico

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The Legal Counsel will provide comprehensive legal support to operations in Mexico, acting as the primary local contact for legal and compliance matters. This role will ensure immediate, practical, and cost-effective guidance on Mexican law while aligning with the company’s global legal standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Law degree with a valid license to practice in Mexico.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Mexican legal system; Proven ability to manage labor disputes and administrative proceedings; Familiarity with data protection, export control, and anti-corruption compliance.
• Language: advanced English (oral and written).

Key Responsibilities

1. Contracts & Transactions
   • Draft, review, and negotiate domestic and international commercial agreements.
   • Prepare and respond to legal correspondence.
   • Provide pragmatic risk-control advice and propose alternative clauses.
2. Labor Litigation & Employment Matters
   • Manage employee-related disputes, conciliation processes, and labor litigation.
   • Represent the company in administrative proceedings before labor and government authorities.
   • Support audits and investigations by labor authorities.
   • Provide guidance on employment law and HR compliance issues.
3. Regulatory & Operational Compliance
   • Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements.
   • Safeguard the company’s daily operations in Mexico through proactive compliance monitoring.
4. Cross-Border Compliance
   • Research and interpret multi-jurisdictional laws and regulations.
   • Conduct compliance assessments on business structures, delivery models, and regulatory frameworks.
   • Develop and implement practical compliance solutions in collaboration with corporate teams.
5. Training & Awareness
   • Design and deliver compliance training sessions for employees and business units.
   • Promote awareness of legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations, including anti-corruption and data protection.
6. General Legal Support
   • Act as the first point of contact for routine legal inquiries.
   • Coordinate with external counsel for specialized or urgent matters.
   • Support additional legal and compliance projects as assigned by management.