Sr Legal Counsel Latam

Copeland; Xico; Presencial; MXN 1,260,000 - 1,621,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading multinational corporation in Veracruz, Mexico, is seeking an experienced legal professional to manage legal matters pertaining to employee relations across LATAM. The ideal candidate will have a legal degree and over 5 years of experience in a commercial counsel role. Candidates should be fluent in Spanish and English, with Portuguese as a preferable asset. Responsibilities include advising on corporate governance and compliance, performing due diligence, and leading dispute resolution. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic legal team.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in a commercial or project counsel role.
• Prior collaboration across LATAM teams is a plus.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, Portuguese is preferable.

Responsabilidades

• Manage legal matters related to employee relations in LATAM.
• Advise on governance matters and corporate transactions.
• Perform due diligence reviews.
• Ensure compliance with internal regulations and laws.
• Lead the resolution of customer disputes.

Conocimientos

Strong negotiating skills

Excellent judgment

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Educación

Legal Degree

Descripción del empleo

Draft and negotiate legal documents, such as sales contracts and procurement agreements and drive progress towards our standard terms in the region.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal matters in LATAM related to employee relations in conjunction with Human Resources.
• Manage and advise the business regarding corporate governance matters, including strategic transactions, governing documentation, intercompany service arrangements, local corporate filings, and powers of attorney.
• Keep up with current changes of all relevant areas of laws impacting LATAM activities and contribute to the enhancement of the knowledge base of the company's legal function.
• Perform due diligence reviews in accordance with Copeland's third-party due diligence review and approval process.
• Provide legal support on any other matters that the business or legal function may need, including international trade compliance and anti-bribery and corruption.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, statutory regulations, and other formalities.
• Provide direction and training to business units regarding on various legal topics.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and lead the resolution of customers' disputes and performance.
• Calculate and handle risks in business processes and decision making.

Profile

• Education : _Legal Degree
• Experience in years : _+5 years
• Experience in / with : _
• Experience in commercial or project counsel role whether inhouse or in private practice, experience with large complex projects an asset.
• Prior experience collaborating with teams across LATAM
• Strong work ethic, superior organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment under time constraints.
• Ability to foster a culture of collaboration, within the legal team, with other functions and with the business.
• Demonstrated commitment to centering diversity and equity in executing key responsibilities.
• Skills : _
• Excellent judgment, strong communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple groups and functions.
• Organization and the ability to effectively balance a large number and wide variety of issues and projects.
• Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial / commercial issues.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

• Languages : _
• Spanish, English & Portuguese (preferable)