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job title:
a seasoned legal professional is sought to support the legal team in a variety of capacities.
* assess new cases and provide preliminary evaluations to the legal team.
* develop and execute case strategies with the legal team.
* maintain case files with precision and accuracy.
* communicate with clients regarding case updates.
* serve as a liaison between clients and the legal team.
* coordinate with external experts and vendors as necessary.
* provide comprehensive support to the legal team.
* conduct legal research and assist in drafting legal documents.
required skills and qualifications:
* at least 1 year of experience as a legal assistant.
* thorough knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, and practices.
* strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
* proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* proficiency in microsoft office and other relevant software.
benefits:
as an independent contractor, you will be responsible for your own taxes and insurance.
senior legal advisor
hoy
senior legal advisor
we are seeking a highly experienced and skilled senior legal advisor to join our team.
the ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leading legal affairs for multinational operations, managing contracts, agreements, and legal documents. They will also have strong project-managing abilities, robust legal research and analytical skills, and excellent communication to effectively collaborate with internal teams, group headquarters, and external stakeholders.
key responsibilities:
* drafting and review of contracts: develop, review, negotiate, and finalize contracts, agreements, and legal documents for business operations in mexico.
* contract management: organize and manage contract approval matrix and ensure systematic archiving of legal documents.
* strategic project support: provide dedicated and specialized legal support for key strategic projects and initiatives within mexico.
legal risk management & compliance:
* risk assessment: conduct legal research and manage legal risks related to the company's operations in mexico.
* compliance programs: independently manage and handle comprehensive legal projects and advisory related to mexican regulatory requirements.
* policy implementation: develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs and policies for the mexican entity.
south american spanish-speaking countries support:
* cross-border support: act as a key legal partner supporting the group's establishment strategies and business rollout in argentina, colombia, chile, and peru.
* market entry strategies: provide legal due diligence, risk assessment, and strategic advice for market entry and new business setups.
intellectual property protection:
* ip rights protection: oversee the protection of the company's intellectual property rights in mexico and support regional ip strategies.
* licensing agreements: review and negotiate ip licensing and related contracts and agreements.
stakeholder and external counsel management:
* counsel liaison: liaise with external legal counsel and government agencies to ensure smooth operations and compliance.
* business partnerships: collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and provide practical legal solutions.
headquarters and group legal liaison:
* audit support: assist the headquarters legal team with legal affairs related to auditor's reviews and other matters.
requirements:
* educational background: bachelor's degree or above in law from a recognized university.
* qualifications: eligibility to practice law in mexico; alternatively, qualification in another civil law jurisdiction with substantial experience in mexican law.
* professional experience: minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with a combination of law firm and in-house counsel experience.
desired skills:
* international experience: experience working in a transnational corporation and familiarity with navigating matrix organizations.
* linguistic proficiency: excellent command of english and spanish (both written and spoken).
* project management: proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
senior legal advisor
hoy
job description
we are seeking a strategic legal professional to join our organization. The ideal candidate will have experience navigating complex corporate environments and multicultural settings.
this role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to key decision-making processes, ensuring regulatory compliance and strengthening the legal framework of our local operations.
the primary responsibility of this position is to provide hands-on in-house support across all departments in connection with the development, launch, sale, and marketing of products and services throughout mexico and potentially other latin american countries.
key responsibilities:
* structure, negotiate, coordinate, and timely execute a wide variety of contracts, including but not limited to real property agreements, franchise agreements, professional services agreements, marketing support agreements, agency agreements, collaboration agreements, wholesale customer agreements, purchasing agreements, licenses, supply chain agreements, consulting agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
* present legal advice and data in a manner that supports accurate and timely decisions concerning business strategy. In conjunction with senior counsel, develop processes and best practices to provide timely legal review and regulatory compliance around marketing campaigns, activation events, and national marketing activities; including those using influencers.
* construct effective internal networks of relationships with other functional leaders and business stakeholders to continuously improve contract and marketing review processes and protect the best interests of the organization.
* develop business-practical educational modules and trainings in areas where increased knowledge and advice will proactively mitigate risk, increase efficiency, and improve communication and partnership.
job requirements:
the ideal candidate will have 7-9 years of related business and professional experience, preferably with a focus on commercial contracts, marketing, advertising, custom and trade matters, and other consumer protection issues as well as licensing.
a law degree is required. Admission to practice law and good standing in mexico are also necessary.
demonstrated knowledge of and experience with drafting and negotiating a range of business contracts, including marketing-related, property, and services contracts, are essential.
a combination of law firm and in-house experience, along with some proven business acumen, is preferred.
significant experience leading complex workstreams across multiple projects and subject areas is also desirable.
the ability to lead, influence, and advise at all levels of the organization is crucial.
a strong work ethic, diligent attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to convey a positive can-do attitude are also vital.
skills & other requirements:
* a practical, hands-on approach is a must – focusing on being a business partner, valued team member, and collaborator, enabling business teams to assess risks and make informed business decisions.
* an advanced english level is a must.
* advanced word processing and ms office skills, especially in ms word and ms excel, are also required.
* strong teamwork, facilitation, organizational, planning, and time management skills, and a proven results-orientation, are essential.
* strong analytical skills are necessary.
* the ability to work well under pressure is crucial.
* sound judgement and decision-making skills are also vital.
* continuously developing skills and knowledge of the marketplace through research, due diligence, training, bench-marking, and other means is essential.
sr. Corporate legal specialist (temporary)
cuauhtemoc, distrito federal syniti
hoy
sr. Corporate legal specialist, americas
temporary position
hybrid (mexico city office - santa fé)
about us
syniti, part of capgemini is the enterprise data partner, empowering anyone who relies on data to make business-critical decisions by delivering data they can trust through a unique combination of intelligent software and experts who deeply understand the role of data in enterprise growth. At syniti, we tackle the hardest work in data for the world’s largest organizations. As the industry’s only pure-play data company, we combine our data first strategy, intelligent software and team of 100% data-focused experts to turn complex data initiatives into quantifiable business success.
trusted by the fortune 2000, syniti helps leading businesses reconfigure the role of enterprise data from afterthought to foundational first step; enabling them to unlock valuable insights that ignite growth, reduce risk, and expand their competitive advantage. We’ve enabled more than 5,000 successful projects and we’re a trusted partner for global enterprises and organizations throughout their data journeys.
syniti’s data first philosophy and enterprise data management platform supports data migration, data quality, data replication, data matching, master data management, analytics, data governance, and data strategy in a single, unified solution.
as an innovative, global leader in enterprise data management, the combination of our award-winning software platform and premier consultants creates a unique advantage for leading enterprises. Headquartered in boston, massachusetts with offices in countries around the world, syniti operates in all global regions and industry verticals, and maintains a 100% client success rate across thousands of complex data projects and initiatives.
the role
the sr. Corporate legal specialist will be responsible for contract drafting, negotiating, data protection law, it law and international law. This role will work with the director of contracts, americas and the global legal team to support the company's legal affairs including licensing and contract negotiation, dta compliance, and advising internal and external customers on day-to-day legal matters.
what you will do
* provide timely and pragmatic legal counsel meeting critical internal and vendor timelines
* review, draft and negotiate strategic commercial contracts, including dpa’s, software licenses, master services agreements, saas agreements as well as vendor agreements
* serve as subject-matter expert on data privacy and data processing agreement (dpa) and commercial agreements/contracting
* ensure business compliance, including regulatory, employment law and data protection compliance
* proactively review current legislative changes to ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies
* manage large volumes of transactions and several projects simultaneously, seeking appropriate inputs from various internal stakeholders while engaging proactively with business clients
* synthesize and summarize information efficiently to allow informed and reasonable decisions on complex issues escalated for legal review
* provide legal advice on complex technology transactions
* exercise independent judgment to bring in stakeholders as necessary and update management on status of projects
what it takes
* law degree from an accredited law school
* 7+ years of commercial legal experience
* 5+ years of experience in data protection, it service contracts and general contract matters
* proven contract drafting and negotiation abilities
* sound working knowledge of data protection, commercial & it/ip law, preferably gained in an international environment
* experience with software and software licensing issues
* professional working proficiency in english
* excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to present and lead meetings at all levels
* well organized, multi-tasker, able to work autonomously and as part of a team
* experience in a deadline driven environment with an ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload
* proactive and mature approach in decision making under high pressure
* competent problem solver, possessing excellent influencing and negotiating skills
* proven ability to interact with people at all levels globally with the ability to absorb and respect cultural differences
be fully aligned to our core values:
* think big - be courageous and bold. Aspire to greatness. Relentlessly pursue market innovation. Set the standard by which others follow. Create solutions that have a meaningful impact. Solve the challenges our customers don’t know they have.
* be curious - be a lifelong learner. Seek out new ideas to serve customers. Understand our competition and the world. Be permanently dissatisfied with the status quo. Challenge preconceptions. Focus on the future rather than yesterday.
* take action - be the first. Don’t wait. Take accountability. Inspire others by doing. Fail fast and learn from mistakes. Make a difference every day.
* stronger together - respect, trust and look out for each other. Celebrate diverse perspectives. Listen. Build connections and belonging. Act with integrity. Give back. One syniti family.
what we offer
* trust in your talent. At syniti you will find a supportive environment and access to learning tools, but micromanagement is not our style.
* growth. We are growing rapidly and steadily solving the biggest challenges enterprise companies are faced with today. There was never a better time to join and grow with us. Most importantly you will have the chance to shape our journey and share in our success story.
* support. We all rely on each other and enable each other to be successful. You won’t stand alone.
* curiosity and genuine interest in you. We all have our different stories, all equally fascinating with each depicting a different journey and we want to hear them all.
* recognition. We are the sum of individual achievements and we always take the time to celebrate them.
* an open organisation. Titles don’t define access at syniti. We stay humble regardless of where we sit in the organisation. We want to hear every voice, listen to all the ideas and make sure everyone’s work is seen and valued.
our commitment to inclusion
at syniti, we’re committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and fair workplace where everyone belongs and thrives. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger — and we value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and voices each person brings to our team.
we welcome applicants based on their skills and potential, and we’re dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of personal background. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know — we’re here to support you.
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