Sr Legal Associate

Haleon

Mexico City, Mexico
Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
Advising on local mexican laws and regulations
Managing external legal counsel efficiently
The role serves as a strategic partner and risk guardian providing daily legal support to business units across Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

Job Summary

  • The role serves as a strategic partner and risk guardian providing daily legal support to business units across Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
  • Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts while ensuring compliance with local laws on competition, anti-corruption, and data privacy.
  • The position requires identifying legal risks, managing external counsel, and supporting corporate governance activities such as board resolutions and corporate registrations.

Matching Summary

The role serves as a strategic partner and risk guardian providing daily legal support to business units across Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
  • Advising on local Mexican laws and regulations
  • Managing external legal counsel efficiently
  • Supporting corporate governance activities
  • Conducting internal investigations and litigation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in regulated industries like consumer health
  • Ability to work independently with moderate supervision
  • Strong collaboration with regional and global teams
  • Providing legal training to business teams

Key Requirements

  • Law degree (Licenciatura en Derecho) with active license to practice in Mexico
  • 5+ years of professional experience in law within a multinational or top-tier firm
  • Advanced English proficiency required
  • Availability to travel up to 60% of the time

Work Rights

Must have active license to practice law in Mexico

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