Legal Senior Specialist

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Role: Permanent

Contact: Alfredo Laferte, Talent Attraction Expert

Location: Mexico City

Professional Area: Legal

Senior Legal Specialist

Purpose of the role

We are looking for a proactive, business-minded Senior In-House Counsel to join our Legal team in Mexico City, reporting directly to the Head of Legal, Mexico+ Cluster.
This is a key position for a lawyer who combines solid legal expertise with curiosity, agility, and the drive to make things happen. You will partner closely with multiple business functions, providing practical, timely, and strategic advice that enables growth while managing legal and regulatory risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Business partnership: Provide clear, business-oriented legal advice across marketing, sales, regulatory, commercial, and operational areas.
• Document management: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, NDAs, and other agreements aligned with company standards and business objectives.
• Regulatory support: Advise on compliance with regulations from COFEPRIS and other authorities; coordinate or support audits, inspections, and filings when necessary.
  
• Stakeholder communication: Translate legal complexity into concise, actionable guidance; keep management properly informed of material risks and developments.
  
• Privacy & digital regulations: Support compliance on data privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging laws such as AI and digital platforms.
  
• Initiative & process improvement: Identify opportunities to improve legal workflows, contract templates, and process efficiency.
  
• External counsel management: Engage and supervise outside counsel when required, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with company priorities.
  
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work in agile, cross-market teams to support regional and global projects when needed.

About You

• Licensed lawyer in Mexico with 5–8 years of professional experience (mix of law firm and in-house preferred).
  
• Strong grounding in commercial and regulatory law; experience in highly regulated industries (pharmaceuticals, tobacco, alcohol, food, cosmetics, or medical devices) is a plus.
  
• Fluent English with excellent communication and drafting skills.
  
• High level of autonomy, ownership, and initiative; you manage matters proactively with minimal supervision.
  
• Demonstrated sense of urgency, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
  
• Comfortable interacting directly with business teams and management.
  
• Curious and eager to learn; brings ideas to improve processes and anticipate risks.
  
• Team-oriented and adaptable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Why This Role Matters

This position is ideal for a lawyer ready to step beyond technical work and become a true business partner, one who balances rigor with agility, and discipline with innovation.

Success in this role means:

• Being the first call when a business partner needs smart, practical guidance.
• Anticipating challenges and proposing actionable solutions before issues arise.
• Building trust through reliability, speed, and sound judgment.
• Playing a visible role in shaping how the Legal team drives value across the business.

At JTI we care for our people's well-being. In addition to the salary, you can enjoy the following benefits

• Major Medical Expenses
  
• Life insurance
  
• Christmas bonus 30 days
  
• 100% vacation bonus (prima vacacional)
  
• Vacation 15 days
  
• Savings fund 13% (capped by law)
  
• NWOW Bonus ($12,000 for one time upon entry) 
  
• Quarterly home office bonus $875
  
• Food vouchers 10% of salary (capped by law)
  
• Restaurant vouchers 2,000 monthly
  
• Annual performance bonus 10% based on annual salary
  
• Car allowance $19,000 monthly
  
• Up to 50% of home office monthly

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.