Senior Manager, Legal Affairs

Ford Motor Company; Naucalpan de Juárez; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive company is seeking a Senior Legal Manager in Mexico to provide strategic legal guidance, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage legal risks. This role requires over 10 years of experience in corporate law and the ability to lead a team. The candidate should have strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as fluency in both English and Spanish. Join us to help shape the future of mobility and enhance your career.

Formación

• Minimum 10-13 years of experience in multinational companies, focusing on corporate law.
• Proven leadership and experience managing a team of legal professionals.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of compliance.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement legal strategies supporting business objectives.
• Draft, negotiate, and review complex contracts to ensure compliance.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Lead and manage a team of legal professionals.
• Stay updated on changes in laws and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with other departments for integrated business operations.
• Provide regular updates on legal matters to senior management.

Conocimientos

Leadership and management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Educación

Post Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Manager to provide strategic legal guidance and support to our operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, managing legal risks, and providing expert advice on legal matters. This is a key role that will require strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Responsibilities

• Legal Strategy and Advice: Develop and implement legal strategies to support the company's regional business objectives, providing expert advice to senior management and other stakeholders on legal matters.
• Contract Management: Draft, negotiate, and review complex contracts, including commercial agreements, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions, to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across the region, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Team Management: Lead and manage a team of legal professionals, providing guidance, training, and development opportunities to ensure the team's expertise and effectiveness.
• Global Regulatory Compliance: Stay up-to-date on changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards, and ensure that the company's regional operations comply with relevant requirements.
• Collaboration with Other Functions: Work closely with other departments, such as marketing and sales, finance, EQO, ASO, to ensure that legal requirements are integrated into business operations.
• Reporting and Communication: Provide regular reports and updates to the Regional Director of Legal Affairs on legal matters and communicate complex legal issues in a clear and concise manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10‑13 years of experience in multinational companies, with a focus on corporate law and compliance
• Proven leadership and management skills, with experience in managing a team of legal professionals
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong business acumen and understanding of commercial operations
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in compliance positions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal)

About Us

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

About the Team

We work together with outside counsel to operate as a global team delivering world‑class legal, tax and audit services to client groups throughout the company.

Job Info

• Job Identification 55677
• Job Category Office of General Counsel
• Posting Date 12/18/2025, 03:17 PM
• Apply Before 01/05/2026, 12:00 AM
• Degree Level Post Bachelor's or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time