Senior International Contracts Lawyer - Remote (Mexico)

The Wingate School; Veracruz; Remote; MXN 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior International Contracts Lawyer to join its global legal team. This fully remote role allows you to work from anywhere in Mexico and focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex cross-border agreements while ensuring compliance with diverse jurisdictions.

You will lead contract negotiations for sales, distributions, JVs, and licensing, collaborate with international business units, and develop standardized templates and playbooks to scale global

Qualifications

• Law degree and Mexican bar admission.
• 8+ years in international commercial contract law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating cross-border agreements (sales, distribution, JVs, licensing).
• Knowledge of CISG, Incoterms, conflict of laws, and international dispute resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple international projects remotely.
• Fluency in Spanish and English; intercultural collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, negotiation, and finalization of complex international contracts.
• Provide expert advice on cross-border transactions, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Ensure all international agreements adhere to applicable laws in relevant jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with regional legal teams and external counsel.
• Develop and implement standardized contract templates and playbooks for international operations.
• Conduct legal risk assessments for international ventures and partnerships.
• Advise business development and sales on contractual strategies for global markets.
• Manage the contract lifecycle from initiation to termination.
• Stay updated on international trade laws, sanctions, and geopolitical developments.
• Resolve contractual disputes through negotiation or ADR.

Skills

Negotiation

Cross-cultural comm

Contract management

Legal research

Cross-border transactions

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Law degree

Admission to Mexican bar

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior International Contracts Lawyer to join its global legal team. This fully remote role allows you to work from anywhere in Mexico and focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex cross-border agreements while ensuring compliance with diverse jurisdictions.

You will lead contract negotiations for sales, distributions, JVs, and licensing, collaborate with international business units, and develop standardized templates and playbooks to scale global