Strategic LATAM Compliance & Litigation Lead

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

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.