Lead Senior Counsel

Resumen

The Lead Counsel is responsible for advising Mexico operations on all general business law including litigation, labor & employment, commercial contracts and corporate secretarial.

Job Summary

Lead Counsel – Mexico Operations

Responsabilidades

LEAD COUNSEL

GENERAL BUSINESS LAW INCLUDING LITIGATION, LABOR & EMPLOYMENT, COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS & CORPORATE SECRETARIAL

• Advise Mexico operations on all labor and employment laws.
• Assist with arranging and properly documenting all necessary and/or appropriate meetings required to maintain appropriate corporate governance and assist with maintenance of corporate records.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including manufacturing agreements, procurement agreements, real estate, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Draft, review and negotiate supply chain contracts and handle related issues, including import/export compliance. Manage dispute resolution matters, including litigation, arbitrations, and mediations.
• Manage product compliance for sales of goods in commerce in Mexico.

ETHICS & COMPLIANCE SUPPORT

• Manage the tracking of compliance requirements of local, State and Federal governments and ensure reporting requirements are followed in accordance with all applicable laws.
• Identify and manage local internal control needs to prevent and detect significant instances or patterns of illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
• Oversee and/or conduct employee misconduct investigations at our Spanish speaking locations as directed by the Office of Ethics & Compliance Head of Investigations and maintain current data in the company’s hotline and ethics and compliance reporting tool(s). Conduct and manage local government or legal compliance investigations as required and directed by the Chief Legal Officer or executive Legal & Compliance members.
• Identify and assess areas of compliance risk for the company, including but not limited to, antitrust, anticorruption, privacy, and trade (sanctions/import/export).
• Ensure compliance with all Maquiladora related laws and regulations.
• Conduct compliance reviews at the direction of the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, to evaluate the effectiveness of compliance programs in our Mexican facilities.
• Support Mexican entities in connection with North America compliance program
• Conduct engaging live training at the direction of the Ethics & Compliance Office and as needed to mitigate compliance risks which will encourage and promote a culture of ethics and compliance.

Calificaciones

Education & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in-house or at a major law firm, with prior experience conducting employee and white-collar defense investigations.
• Fluent in spoken and written Spanish and English.
• General knowledge of laws and policies applicable to Mexico corporations.
• Knowledge of US and Mexico laws and governance requirements, responsibilities, and obligations applicable to Shareholders, Directors and Officers of maquiladora companies.
• Knowledge of battery industries in Mexico preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and construction laws preferred.
• Knowledge of requirements and procedures associated with organizing, conducting and documenting formal meetings of Shareholders and Directors of Mexico companies.
• Knowledge of US and Mexico laws applicable to the establishment and operation of maquiladora companies.
• Occupational health and safety regulations experience preferred.
• Qualification as an attorney in Mexico required. Dual qualification as an attorney in both Mexico and US preferred.
• Solid background in governmental matters and corporate tax issues.
• Experience with construction and other real estate

Problem Solving

• Extensive knowledge of legal regulations and practices for assigned subject areas and business sectors.

Communications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with senior management.

Other Requirements

• Occasional travel, when needed.

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