Senior Compliance and Litigation Counsel LATAM

Clarios; México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarios in Mexico seeks a Lead Legal Counsel to oversee LATAM compliance and manage Mexico litigation across labor, commercial, civil, administrative and criminal matters. Provides legal counsel, investigations, training, and policy support to promote ethical risk mitigation and business transparency.

You will lead investigations into ethical violations, define litigation strategy, supervise outside counsel, and report to finance teams.

Qualifications

• Attorney licensed in Mexico with 8–12 years of experience in Litigation (Labor, Commercial/Civil, Administrative, Criminal) and Compliance.
• In-house experience in multinational companies preferred.
• Strong investigative and interview skills (minimum 5 years).

Responsibilities

• Lead LATAM compliance programs: provide legal advice, training, oversight, and reporting.
• Define litigation strategy for labor, commercial, civil and criminal cases; supervise outside counsel; manage budgets and case tracking.
• Lead investigations into ethical violations, conflicts of interest, or regulatory breaches.
• Report litigation and compliance matters regularly to business and finance teams.

Skills

Languages: English & Spanish

Investigations

Litigation

Compliance

Legal counsel

Communication

Travel

Education

Mexico Law Degree

Job description

Role Summary

Responsible for leading Legal Compliance across LATAM and managing Litigation in Mexico, including labor, commercial, civil, administrative, and criminal matters. Provides legal counsel, compliance investigations, training, and policy support, ensuring an ethical and proactive approach to risk mitigation and business transparency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage LATAM compliance programs: provide legal advice, training, oversight, and reporting to ensure adherence to laws and corporate policies.


• Lead investigations into ethical violations, conflicts of interest, or regulatory breaches.


• Maintain and implement Mexico’s Criminal Prevention Compliance Program.


• Define litigation strategy for labor, commercial, civil and criminal cases; direct and supervise outside counsel; manage budgets and case tracking.


• Report litigation and compliance matters regularly to business and finance teams.

Litigation Management

Provides strategic direction, legal counseling, and management of Labor Litigation, Commercial & Civil Litigation, and administrative and criminal litigation matters in Mexico, defining litigation strategy, setting up litigation files, maintaining databases, preparing status reports, and supervising outside counsel.

• Directs outside counsel to defend Clarios' rights in settlements, negotiations, and litigations.


• Supports and supervises claims, ensuring the correct settlement and timely payment of compensation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Attorney licensed in Mexico with 8–12 years of relevant experience in Litigation (Labor, Commercial/Civil, Administrative, Criminal) and Compliance.


• In-house counsel experience in multinational companies.


• Proven investigation and interview skills (minimum 5 years).


• Fluent in English and Spanish; Portuguese preferred.


• Professional designation (CFE, CPA, CIA or equivalent) preferred.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ability to work in a matrix environment.


• Willingness to travel 30–50% within LATAM and globally.

About Clarios

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail].

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