Legal
Corporate Counsel - LATAM

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  • Brand: LexisNexis Risk Solutions
  • Location: Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
  • Contract Type: Regular
  • Schedule: 40
  • Job ID: R93035

Are you looking for a role that combines legal expertise with strategic business insights?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working on multifaceted legal issues?

About the Business:

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below, https://risk.lexisnexis.com

About our Team:

Our team at LexisNexis Risk Solutions is dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the Business Services vertical. We are a diverse group of professionals who collaborate across various functional areas, including Sales, Pricing, Marketing, Technology, Information Security, Data Privacy, Legal & Compliance.

About the Role:

This Corporate Counsel – LATAM and US position will handle legal matters for the Business Services division of the LexisNexis Risk Solutions group of companies, with a focus on LATAM and US contract negotiation and legal and regulatory matters related to business development and sales efforts.

It requires a hands-on proactive approach from a business-oriented attorney to resolve a variety of issues affecting our business and our customers, working with functional areas including Sales, Pricing, Marketing, Technology, Information Security, Data Privacy, Legal & Compliance and Product.

The position requires multiple areas of expertise to draft, negotiate and close complex data services agreements in English and Spanish and to advise the business on multiple matters, including regulatory, data privacy, data security, product development, commercial and technology issues.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze, prepare, manage, negotiate, draft, and close complex legal agreements related to data technology services.
  • Collaborate closely with sales teams to support commercial activities.
  • Engage with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and facilitate transactions.
  • Advise the business on customer engagements, contract management, and product development.
  • Identify, communicate, and resolve outstanding issues related to customer contracts, product development, data privacy, data security, and regulatory requirements.
  • Respond to inquiries from internal and external parties.
  • Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems; develop strategies to avoid litigation and reduce risk.
  • Support corporate maintenance and help execute business strategy objectives.
  • Assist with other legal matters as needed.

Requirements:

  • Law degree from an accredited university.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience working for multinational organizations.
  • Proficiency in English and Spanish. Other languages are a plus.
  • Ability to work closely with sales teams and understand commercial activities.
  • Experience with international data transfer and data privacy regulations.
  • Experience with payments or financial institutions and their regulators is a plus.

Working for you:

We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

  • Private Medical/Dental Plan
  • Savings Fund
  • Life Insurance
  • Meal/Grocery Voucher

Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work https://risk.lexisnexis.com

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We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120. EEO Know Your Rights.

Criminals may pose as LexisNexis Risk Solutions recruiters, a subsidiary of RELX, asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120. EEO Know Your Rights.

Criminals may pose as LexisNexis Risk Solutions recruiters, a subsidiary of RELX, asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here.