Senior Legal Counsel - Mexico

About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary
Magna is more than one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.
About the Role
The Senior Legal Counsel will be responsible for drafting, filing, updating, administrating and negotiating in confidential basis, the agreements required by all Magna Mexican Divisions. Provide legal advice in complex regulated matters, such as energy, customs, transportation, tax, among others, which might have legal implications for Magna's operations.
Your Responsibilities
The Senior Legal Counsel Will be responsible to provide all kind of legal assistance to Magna Mexican Divisions, with special attention to matters related with procurement and supply chain. All of these functions Will be performed in accordance with the applicable Mexican laws and regulations, the Magna policies and the directions of the Director of Legal Services-Mexico.
The Senior Legal Counsel will provide legal trainings to Magna's Mexican Divisions.
The Senior Legal Counsel should be in regular and frequent communication with the Magna International Inc. and the Group Legal Counsels, as well as some Magna Mexican Divisions executives and external attorneys to perform the activities described above.
The responsibilities of the Senior Legal Counsel should comply with the requirements of each of the projects which will be assigned by the Legal Department in accordance with the Purpose described above.
Who we are looking for

• The candidate should have good communication and negotiation skills.
• Meticulous and assertive when reviewing the details of all assignments.
• The candidate should be skilled to effectively identify and solve problems as well as providing assistance to Divisions
• Have leadership skills and work under pressure.
• Should follow all Magna policies, especially the Magna Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Meticulous, honest, reliable and capable of having business conversations in English.

What we offer
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Your preferred qualifications
Attorney at Law.
At least 6 years of experience working in a corporate law firm or legal department.
Experience in dealing with international commercial transactions is highly recommended.
Experience in dealing with supply chain matters is highly valuated.
Experience in reviewing drafting and negotiating agreements in English and Spanish
Experience and/ or knowledge in automobile industry is highly valuated.
Excellent computer skills, including with the necessary programs needed to perform the responsibilities described above.
Skilled and familiar with the use of the General Law for Mercantile Companies, Commercial Code, Foreign Investment Law and some other applicable Mexican laws and regulations.
Bilingual English and Spanish.
Site Benefits
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