Regional Senior Counsel, Mexico & Central America

Clarios

San Pedro Garza García

On-site

MXN 2,600,000 - 3,800,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Clarios is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead and manage all legal matters across Mexico and Central America, advising senior leadership on corporate, commercial, regulatory issues, and risk management.

The role requires 10–18 years of experience, a Master’s degree, fluent English and Spanish (Portuguese preferred), and the ability to supervise external counsel and drive continuous improvement in legal operations. Travel may be involved to support regional governance.

Qualifications

Attorney licensed in Mexico; 10–18 years of experience, including multinational experience.
Master’s degree or legal specialization is required.
Fluent in English and Spanish; Portuguese preferred.
Exceptional contract negotiation, analytical and communication skills.
Strong judgment and strategic thinking under pressure.
Proficiency with MS Office and emerging Legal Operations/AI tools.
Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

Act as a business partner to leadership, offering counsel on corporate, commercial, and regulatory issues.
Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts and agreements.
Develop strategies to prevent and manage litigation across all legal areas.
Ensure corporate governance, compliance with national laws, and relationships with public/private entities.
Select and supervise external counsel to ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal support.
Support labor and employment matters, including union relations.
Promote legal, compliance, antitrust, and risk management best practices.
Provide training and implement continuous improvement within legal operations.