Legal Specialist
On-siteMexico City, Mexico City, Mexico or Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico
Job Summary
Support the Legal Director in managing day-to-day legal and compliance activities, including coordinating and tracking contracts, claims, and other legal matters. Conduct legal research, prepare analyses and documentation, and maintain legal records and systems. Review commercial agreements, customer claims, and operational incidents; draft, update, and maintain legal templates, forms, and contracts. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to ensure efficient legal operations and timely decision-making. Maintain the company's legal repository, contract lifecycle records, and filing systems while supporting corporate compliance initiatives. Work independently under the direction of the Legal Director with a focus on corporate law and commercial contracts.
Required Qualifications
- Law degree
- 3+ years of relevant legal experience in an in-house legal department or law firm, with a focus on corporate law, commercial contracts, or related legal practice
- Experience reviewing, drafting, and administering commercial contracts and legal documents
- Experience supporting corporate compliance, legal operations, or related legal functions
- Strong knowledge of commercial contracts and general corporate legal matters
- Solid legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and appropriately identify matters requiring escalation
- Ability to work independently while effectively managing assigned priorities under the direction of the Legal Director
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in a multinational environment
- Experience supporting companies or advising clients in the in logistics, customs brokerage, warehousing, or international trade industries
- Experience maintaining legal records, contract trackers, and version control
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