Mexico Lead: Strategic Legal Counsel

Flex; Guadalajara; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Life & Medical insurance

Christmas Bonus

Food Coupons

Saving Fund

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Legal Counsel, Mexico Lead, based in Guadalajara, MX, reporting to the Sr. Corporate Counsel of Cloud and Cooling. The role partners with Mexico Operations and Supply Chain leaders and the account team to drive day-to-day guidance and strategic value.

This country-specific GC position covers negotiations, regulatory compliance, and cross-border matters while supporting global legal initiatives and training across internal clients.

Qualifications

• Licensed Attorney with a JD and bar licensure.
• Experience in an international manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a regional legal team handling supply chain agreements, regulatory matters, litigation management, real estate, facilities, and corporate governance.
• Serve as the primary legal contact for site customers, supporting commercial negotiations and resolving contractual issues.
• Draft and negotiate foreign and domestic transactions including manufacturing services, procurement, IP, warranty, indemnity, inventory, and financing.
• Advise on regulatory requirements such as IMMEX/maquiladora, customs, data protection, environmental and anti-corruption obligations.
• Assist with labor litigation processes and liaise with labor courts and conciliation centers to obtain settlements.
• Coordinate with government relations and cross-functional teams to resolve day-to-day issues.

Skills

Spanish fluency

English fluency

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Flex is seeking a Legal Counsel, Mexico Lead, based in Guadalajara, MX, reporting to the Sr. Corporate Counsel of Cloud and Cooling. The role partners with Mexico Operations and Supply Chain leaders and the account team to drive day-to-day guidance and strategic value.

This country-specific GC position covers negotiations, regulatory compliance, and cross-border matters while supporting global legal initiatives and training across internal clients.