Director/Assistant General Counsel

Overview Director/Assistant General Counsel (LATAM) – Mexico City, Mexico (On-Site) Join the Greater Legal Department team to lead legal support for our LATAM business. As a key advisor to regional leadership, you’ll deliver practical, business-forward counsel across employment, commercial, corporate, real estate, intellectual property, privacy, and compliance matters in Latin America. You will manage legal risk, litigation, guide strategy on complex initiatives, oversee outside counsel, and help drive our compliance culture. The role reports to the Chief Counsel, Global Intellectual Property & Americas in San Francisco, California. Responsibilities Serve as the lead regional legal advisor to LATAM leadership on strategy, transactions, and day-to-day operations; translate legal risk into clear choices that support growth. Manage a team of professionals and collaborate with the enterprise legal department. Partner with Global Ethics and Compliance to support local Code of Conduct training, policies, and investigations. Monitor regulatory developments across LATAM markets to ensure policies and practices align with applicable laws and industry regulations. Advise on people matters, including policies, investigations and employment disputes, aligning with HR and regional leaders to ensure fair, compliant outcomes. Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements (MSAs, software/SaaS, reseller, services, data processing, wholesale, licensing, franchising, and sales). Guide data privacy and information governance with the enterprise privacy team. Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, structured finance and other corporate transactions, including due diligence and risk assessments. Manage real estate transactions and leases, including negotiation, compliance, and risk mitigation. Oversee litigation and commercial disputes, manage outside counsel, set strategy, and keep business leaders informed on risk, status, and resolution pathways. Manage LATAM retail security and health & safety in coordination with the enterprise security team. Strengthen internal controls and playbooks, update policies, template terms, and negotiating guidance tailored to LATAM operations. Develop and manage the LATAM legal budget, ensuring alignment with business priorities and efficient use of resources. Champion continuous improvement across legal operations, leveraging technology (including AI), optimizing ways of working, and evolving law firm engagement to enhance value and performance. Travel regionally as needed to evaluate markets, meet with partners, and represent the brand. Foster “One Team” collaboration with colleagues across the Greater Legal Department; share best practices and contribute to global initiatives as needed. About You Licensed attorney with a law degree (J.D. or Licenciatura en Derecho) and admission to practice in Mexico; additional LATAM admissions a plus. Fluent in Spanish and English (Portuguese a plus), with proven ability to draft and negotiate in both languages. 7+ years of legal experience, ideally a mix of law firm and in-house roles, with depth in commercial, corporate, employment, disputes, and compliance across LATAM. Key Qualifications Interpreting complex regulations and translating them into practical, scalable solutions for business teams. Business-minded and solutions-oriented, balancing risk with growth. Strong communication and influence skills, able to engage stakeholders across cultures. Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing outside counsel and guiding internal teams in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative and proactive, able to prioritize multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. Positive, inclusive, team-focused mindset to foster a collaborative culture. Industry experience in apparel, retail, or consumer-facing businesses is a plus. Benefits Levi Strauss & Co. offers a total rewards package including base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more. Benefits vary by role; details available upon request. Read more about our benefits here. Location Mexico, D.F., Mexico Employment type Full time Seniority level Director Job function Legal Industries Retail Apparel and Fashion, Design Services, and Retail Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account. #J-18808-Ljbffr