At iCodde, we are looking for an
- In-House Legal Counsel
- to join a large luxury brand company in Mexico City.
- Objectives
- Ensure company's activities comply with local laws and to support the Legal Department with regard to Mexican projects
- Draft / review / negotiate company's contracts
- Provide legal advice / training to various brands / divisions of the company
- Represent the company in defined legal proceedings
- Functions
- Represent the Company's interests in court proceedings, before local authorities, associations and commissions as well as in negotiations vis-à-vis clients and suppliers
- Provide advice to the Company in all legal matters (Retail, Sales, e-Commerce, Marketing, Human Resources, and Procurement)
- Draft prepare, review and negotiate legal documents and contracts for the Company's day-to-day operation
- Assist in the settlement of legal cases through negotiation and conclusion of settlement agreements
- Contract management
- Draft Company resolutions under the guidance of the Legal Department of the Company
- Follow up and supervise contractual terms, filing deadlines, and due dates
- Monitor and keep local management and HQ Legal Department informed about relevant legal developments
- Ensure the protection of the intellectual property rights of group companies in coordination with the Legal Department
- Ensure implementation of and compliance with applicable statutory requirements, incl.
fair trade law, competition law, consumer protection law, quality management, and data protection
Ensure implementation of and compliance with policies and directives issued by the Company and the internal control systemQualificationsBachelor´s Degree in Law; admitted to the BarExperience4 - 5 yearsin a law firm or a multi-national company as in-house counselA strong knowledge of commercial contract law including drafting and reviewing distribution agreements and consumer protection lawEmployment Law ExperienceExperience in negotiating retail leasesExperience in intellectual property rights, competition, and data protection lawHigh Level of planning and organizational skills, great ability to meet tight deadlinesProactiveTeamwork and reliableExcellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skillsAbility to provide pragmatic, concise, and solution-oriented legal adviceAccountableExcellent English skillsAdditional PerksHiring 100% payrollBenefits of law and superiorsHybrid work scheme