Senior Legal Advisor

Job Description We are seeking a strategic legal professional to join our organization. The ideal candidate will have experience navigating complex corporate environments and multicultural settings. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to key decision-making processes, ensuring regulatory compliance and strengthening the legal framework of our local operations. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide hands-on in-house support across all departments in connection with the development, launch, sale, and marketing of products and services throughout Mexico and potentially other Latin American countries. Key Responsibilities: Structure, negotiate, coordinate, and timely execute a wide variety of contracts, including but not limited to real property agreements, franchise agreements, professional services agreements, marketing support agreements, agency agreements, collaboration agreements, wholesale customer agreements, purchasing agreements, licenses, supply chain agreements, consulting agreements, and non-disclosure agreements. Present legal advice and data in a manner that supports accurate and timely decisions concerning business strategy. In conjunction with Senior Counsel, develop processes and best practices to provide timely legal review and regulatory compliance around marketing campaigns, activation events, and national marketing activities; including those using influencers. Construct effective internal networks of relationships with other functional leaders and business stakeholders to continuously improve contract and marketing review processes and protect the best interests of the organization. Develop business-practical educational modules and trainings in areas where increased knowledge and advice will proactively mitigate risk, increase efficiency, and improve communication and partnership. Job Requirements: The ideal candidate will have 7-9 years of related business and professional experience, preferably with a focus on commercial contracts, marketing, advertising, custom and trade matters, and other consumer protection issues as well as licensing. A Law degree is required. Admission to practice law and good standing in Mexico are also necessary. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with drafting and negotiating a range of business contracts, including marketing-related, property, and services contracts, are essential. A combination of law firm and in-house experience, along with some proven business acumen, is preferred. Significant experience leading complex workstreams across multiple projects and subject areas is also desirable. The ability to lead, influence, and advise at all levels of the organization is crucial. A strong work ethic, diligent attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to convey a positive can-do attitude are also vital. Skills & Other Requirements: A practical, hands-on approach is a must – focusing on being a business partner, valued team member, and collaborator, enabling business teams to assess risks and make informed business decisions. An advanced English level is a must. Advanced word processing and MS Office skills, especially in MS Word and MS Excel, are also required. Strong teamwork, facilitation, organizational, planning, and time management skills, and a proven results-orientation, are essential. Strong analytical skills are necessary. The ability to work well under pressure is crucial. Sound judgement and decision-making skills are also vital. Continuously developing skills and knowledge of the marketplace through research, due diligence, training, bench-marking, and other means is essential.

Creado: Jue, 01 de Ene de 1970