Corporate Counsel - Mexico & LATAM

About the role

A client of Capgemini, one of the largest U.S. insurers, is hiring an in-house legal generalist to handle legal matters primarily arising in Mexico and possibly expanding into LATAM. The role gives legal guidance on workforce-related issues, employment advice and litigation, employee training and internal investigations, and coordinates closely with U.S.-based legal colleagues on cross-border issues.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on Mexican corporate, labor and employment matters, including employee relations, social security and employment taxes, subcontracting, regulation and investigations, in collaboration with HR and U.S.-based legal colleagues.
• Support interactions with Mexican regulators and authorities, including labor authorities, and help with inspections, audits, inquiries and administrative proceedings.
• Collaborate with U.S. and global legal teams on cross-border matters such as policy alignment, risk mitigation and investigations.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks in Mexico and contribute to training business and HR partners on legal topics relevant to operations there.

Required profile

• At least 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney in employment, labor, corporate or related fields.
• Experience as in-house counsel or advising multinational corporate clients.
• Experience conducting and managing complex workplace investigations and advising senior business leaders and HR professionals on employment law and employee relations.
• Experience supporting multiple jurisdictions and legal entities within a multinational organization, and navigating Mexican labor law with a business perspective.
• Ability to work in highly matrixed environments and manage competing priorities.
• Experience in financial services, banking, retail, insurance, shared services or other highly regulated industries.
• Law degree (Licenciatura en Derecho); active license to practice law in Mexico; Master's degree preferred.
• Fluent English and Spanish; regional LATAM employment law experience preferred.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Mexican employment and corporate law.
• Executive presence and ability to influence business decisions through practical legal guidance.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including grocery vouchers, savings funds and SGMM.
• Private health insurance and paid time off.
• Training and development opportunities.