Senior Legal Counsel - Mexico (Xico)

About IDR

Founded in ****, IDR is a global expert network delivering fast, reliable, and cost‑effective insights through a vetted pool of experts. With 250+ employees across 8 integral offices, IDR operates 24/7 and is trusted by leading brands worldwide.

Role

As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will serve as a key legal advisor to the organization, providing strategic legal guidance across multiple jurisdictions and legal functions. You will be responsible for managing legal risks, overseeing corporate and employment law matters, supporting business operations, drafting and negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with applicable labor, corporate, commercial, and regulatory requirements across IDR's global footprint. This role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders, external counsel, government authorities, and business partners to protect the company's interests while supporting organizational growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory & Business Support: Provide legal advice and strategic guidance to management and internal departments on a broad range of legal matters across IDR's operating jurisdictions. Advise on corporate, commercial, labor, compliance, and operational legal matters across applicable jurisdictions. Support business initiatives while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
• Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, vendor contracts, service agreements, NDAs, employment agreements, and other legal documentation. Ensure contractual terms comply with applicable legal requirements across relevant jurisdictions and protect the company's interests. Support cross‑border contractual matters and international business transactions when required.
• Employment & Labor Law Compliance: Provide legal guidance on employment‑related matters in accordance with the Federal Labor Law of Mexico (Ley Federal del Trabajo). Familiarity with labor laws in IDR's other operating jurisdictions (including the US, UK, Philippines, and Pakistan) is an advantage. Support HR on employee relations, disciplinary matters, terminations, workplace policies, investigations, and labor disputes. Ensure compliance with statutory employment obligations, including working hours, benefits, severance, and workplace regulations. Review and advise on employment contracts, contractor agreements, and internal HR policies.
• Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable corporate laws, regulations, and internal governance requirements across IDR's operating jurisdictions. Assist with corporate filings, board resolutions, powers of attorney, and corporate record maintenance. Coordinate with external advisors and regulatory authorities as needed. Monitor changes in laws and regulations across relevant jurisdictions impacting the organization.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Manage litigation, labor claims, commercial disputes, and regulatory matters. Coordinate with external counsel regarding legal proceedings, documentation, and strategy. Support negotiation and settlement discussions to minimize legal exposure.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Develop and implement legal compliance programs, policies, and procedures. Identify potential legal and regulatory risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with anti‑corruption, data privacy, and applicable regulatory standards across IDR's operating jurisdictions.
• Intellectual Property & Confidentiality: Support the protection and management of intellectual property rights, trademarks, copyrights, and confidential company information. Assist in enforcing intellectual property rights and managing related disputes when necessary.
• Legal Research & Policy Development: Conduct legal research and provide practical legal opinions and recommendations. Draft and update internal legal policies, compliance guidelines, and standard operating procedures. Stay informed regarding legal developments and best practices relevant to the business environment across the jurisdictions relevant to IDR's business operations.

Education & Experience

LLB from an accredited institution. A master's degree or specialization in Corporate, Labor, or Commercial Law will be considered an advantage. Licensed to practice law in Mexico. 5–8+ years of legal experience, preferably in corporate, commercial, labor, or in‑house legal roles.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting multinational or remote workforce environments.
• Familiarity with cross‑border legal matters and international business operations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to provide practical, business‑oriented legal solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Mexican labor law, corporate law, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Experience handling employment matters under Mexican labor regulations.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple legal matters in a fast‑paced environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and business judgment.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish is required.

EEO & Compliance Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in Mexico, and our teams follow expert‑network compliance standards to prevent unauthorized disclosure or insider information.