Chief Legal Officer

Job Summary This role is a vital part of the business unit leadership team, serving as the primary legal point of contact for operations in Latin America. The position focuses on managing legal risk and compliance for a strategically critical industrial asset: the world's largest fluorspar mine near San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Main Responsibilities Identify, prioritize, and manage risks based on a deep understanding of the F&EM business, working with clients to solve problems while adhering to the highest standards of ethics and compliance. Serve as a key member of the business unit leadership team and the Mining Leadership Team, forming productive relationships with fellow leaders and contributing to important decisions. Regularly update senior leadership and communicate complex and sensitive topics clearly. Supervise and manage attorneys in direct and matrixed relationships on projects for the F&EM business, ensuring efficient management of the legal budget. Support dispute resolution and litigation strategy in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Advise on transactions, reorganizations, and M&A activity relevant to the F&EM business in Mexico. Requirements Law Degree and license to practice in Mexico. Spanish – Fluent. English – Fluent. Minimum 12 years of post-qualification legal experience in Mexico, ideally having worked at a law firm and in-house. Experience working with regional/business unit leaders, ability to form professional relationships with internal clients and crucial external relationships. The ability to quickly understand business objectives, identify risk issues, and manage legal department activity to achieve business goals. Ability to work well with people at all levels of a business. Strong background in corporate and commercial law, preferably with mining or industrial sectors. Experience working with complex, regulated industrial companies, ideally headquartered in USA. Skilled in managing litigation, regulatory matters, and high-stakes negotiations.

Creado: Jue, 01 de Ene de 1970