Legal Leader

Responsible for proactively engaging with internal leaders and stakeholders to advise and manage various corporate legal processes for the Mexican business region.

Main Responsibilities

· Provide direct legal support to operations and the purchasing area in Mexico, advising on supplier contracts, disputes, and day-to-day legal matters to ensure business continuity.

· Manage legal matters related to operations, including permits, land use, leases, property regularization, and filings before the Public Registry of Property.

· Address and manage environmental and regulatory matters required for operations, ensuring legal compliance necessary to operate facilities and projects.

· Lead administrative litigation, claims, and regulatory proceedings, including inspections, sanctions, and processes before authorities, coordinating external counsel when necessary.

· Advise operational areas in resolving day-to-day legal issues, providing practical solutions aligned with Mexican law and business needs.

· Provide legal support on safety, environmental, and operational compliance matters, working closely with Operations and HSE teams.

· Represent the company before governmental authorities and regulatory bodies, directly managing legal matters related to operations.

Position Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in law. A master's degree is a plus.

• Experience: 8–10 years of experience in legal roles supporting business operations, preferably in operational, industrial, retail, logistics, or infrastructure environments. Experience handling operational legal matters is required.

• Technical Skills: Operational legal support, permits, environmental and regulatory compliance for operations, administrative litigation, contract drafting and negotiation related to operations and procurement.

• Soft Skills: Hands-on leadership, problem-solving, ability to work under pressure, teamwork, effective communication, and strong results orientation.

• Languages: English – Advanced level.