Associate Corporate and Commercial Counsel

Job Description: Associate Corporate and Compliance Counsel

Location: Mexico
Reports to: Associate General Counsel, Corporate

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Education & Experience:

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience: 1 to 4 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in-house or a mix of in-house and law firm roles.
• Licensure: Member in good standing of the Mexico Bar.

Must-Have Skills:

• Corporate Governance: Support corporate governance matters, including subsidiary management and compliance with corporate policies. Will assist in corporate secretary duties in Mexico and other company’s subsidiaries when required.
• Compliance: Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations in Mexico, and globally, including employment and labor matters, providing assistance in action plans for compliance, and recommendations to the People, Finance, and IT teams, including any other relevant internal stakeholders.
• Team work: Strong business acumen. Ability to work cross-functionality with various teams to support legal and business objectives.
• Reorganizations: Provide legal support for internal reorganizations and restructuring efforts, leading certain aspects when required but primarily acting as a support function.
• Corporate Transactions: Assist in handling various corporate transactions, including M&A, equity investments, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, ensuring legal risks are identified and mitigated.
• Subsidiary Management: Support legal matters for the company’s subsidiary in Mexico, and globally, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and local regulations but escalating critical decisions to senior leadership.
• Trademarks & IP Protection: Support the management and protection of the company’s trademark portfolio and intellectual property rights globally.
• Cross-Functional Support: Work collaboratively with teams across finance, HR, and compliance, providing legal guidance without being the sole decision-maker.
• Policy Development: Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures, ensuring legal accuracy and feasibility.
• Investor & Stakeholder Relations: Provide legal assistance to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate for investor communications and regulatory disclosures, ensuring compliance with applicable laws but not directly driving investor relations strategy.
• Data Protection & Privacy: Support the company’s compliance with personal data protection laws and regulations in Mexico, and globally, working alongside the Corporate & Compliance team.
• Employment: Provide legal advice on employment matters based on Mexico laws and regulations.
• External Counsel Coordination: Liaise with external counsel as necessary, ensuring legal matters are properly managed but escalating final decisions when needed.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience working in an international environment or with cross-border transactions.
• Familiarity with data privacy laws.
• Knowledge of employment law.
• Experience in both law firm and in-house roles, preferably within the technology or software development industries.

Additional Skills & Attributes:

• Strong knowledge of corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to legal matters.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate matters for final approval.