Senior International Contracts Lead - Remote (Mexico)

Bontrup Logistics Ltd; Zacatecas; Remote; MXN 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Flexible remote

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior International Contracts Lawyer to join its global legal team in a fully remote role within Mexico. You will draft, review, and negotiate complex international agreements, including sales, distribution, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, ensuring compliance and cross-border risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of international contract experience, fluency in English and Spanish, and strong negotiation and cross-cultural skills.

Qualifications

• Law degree from a top-tier university and admission to the Mexican bar.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience focused on international commercial contract law.
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex cross-border agreements (e.g., sales, distribution, JVs, licensing).
• Strong understanding of international commercial law principles (e.g., CISG, Incoterms), conflict of laws, and international dispute resolution.
• Proven ability to manage multiple international projects simultaneously in a remote setting.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with experience working across cultures.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and contract management systems.
• High degree of professionalism, business acumen, and strategic thinking.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is mandatory; proficiency in other languages is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively in a fully remote environment.
• Strong ethical compass and commitment to compliance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation

Legal research

Contract management

Remote collaboration

Education

Law degree & bar admission

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior International Contracts Lawyer to join its global legal team in a fully remote role within Mexico. You will draft, review, and negotiate complex international agreements, including sales, distribution, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, ensuring compliance and cross-border risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of international contract experience, fluency in English and Spanish, and strong negotiation and cross-cultural skills.