Senior Legal Counsel, Policy (Saltillo)

Overview

We are seeking a senior legal professional to support labor and employment matters across multiple operations in Mexico within a multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal guidance on labor and employment matters, ensuring alignment with applicable laws and minimizing risk exposure.


• Monitor regulatory changes and proactively advise business leaders on policy updates and compliance strategies.


• Deliver legal training programs based on risk assessments, business priorities, and evolving legal requirements.


• Manage interactions with labor and social security authorities, including responses to audits, claims, and official proceedings.


• Develop and execute legal strategies for labor disputes and oversee external counsel handling litigation.


• Maintain accurate tracking of labor cases and provide timely updates to leadership.


• Prepare and review employment agreements and documentation related to hiring, modification, suspension, and termination of employees.


• Support HR in union relations, including collective negotiations and administration of collective bargaining agreements.


• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts supporting operations, including services, logistics, construction, and REPSE-related agreements.


• Advise internal stakeholders on contract structuring, risk allocation, and compliance requirements.


• Lead training initiatives for internal teams on contractual processes and labor compliance topics.


• Support internal investigations and partner with compliance teams when required.

Qualifications

• Law degree required.


• 10+ years of experience in labor and employment law within multinational or corporate environments.


• Advanced English proficiency.


• Proven experience managing union relationships and leading collective bargaining negotiations.


• Strong knowledge of social security regulations and experience negotiating operational and commercial agreements, including indirect procurement, 3PL, REPSE, and construction.


• Deep understanding of Mexican labor legislation and regulatory framework.


• Ability to translate business objectives into practical legal solutions while identifying and mitigating risks.


• High standards of ethics, integrity, and commitment to compliance.