Location: El Salto or San Luis Potosi
The Legal Director – Mexico Manufacturing & LA Legal Operations will ensure all manufacturing operations and related functions in Mexico are well-supported and compliant with relevant laws and regulations. Fostering a Mindset of Integrity & Accountability while promoting systemized cross-functional collaboration. Reporting to Associate General Counsel – Latin America and matrix report operationally to Mexico Manufacturing Directors and Legal Director - Mexico, this person will be providing comprehensive legal counsel on a wide range of matters, including driving high-priority projects within Mexico manufacturing and the LA Region, key local business and functional projects, procurement, employment, labor, union negotiations, environmental, regulatory, and contracts matters. They will be the go-to person in Mexico for all manufacturing-related legal, compliance, and government relations matters.
As part of the Mexico Manufacturing Leadership Teams in Guadalajara and San Luis Potosi, this person will play a key role in strategic discussions and decision-making. Support the achievement of Goodyear Mexico’s strategic objectives through legal insights and strategic guidance. This person will also be a member of the Mexico and Latin America Region Legal Team to share best practices and foster a culture of knowledge-sharing and efficiency. While also contributing to regional legal activities and projects, ensuring alignment with broader Latin America objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Legal Operations Leadership: - drive LA Legal Operations, ensuring growth and efficiency of legal processes within Mexico and the LA region. Ongoing enhancement of the LA Legal Portal to support business and functional needs in Mexico and across Latin America. Innovate and implement improvements in legal processes to boost productivity and streamline workflows within the legal team. Lead Special Projects: co-lead special projects throughout Mexico and Latin America, supporting the businesses and functions with priority initiatives. Stakeholder Engagement: serve as a primary point of contact for legal matters with external stakeholders where matters require, including regulators, government agencies, and industry associations. Budget Execution & Cost Efficiency: ensure budget execution and coordinate activities for cost efficiency, working with Mexico and extended LA Legal Team to evaluate and optimize operations. Drive Mexico manufacturing and LA budget planning and execution, implementing strategies for continuous cost efficiency and effective resource management. Lead Best Practice & Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other members of the Mexico and LA Legal Teams to drive best practices, standardize processes, and drive continuous internal process improvements. Foster a culture of knowledge-sharing, efficiency, and teamwork.
KEY EXPERIENCE
Degree in Law. An additional Master’s Degree in Management (MBA) or postgraduate degree in Law is considered an asset. Minimum 15 years post qualification experience as attorney. Licensed Lawyer in good standing to practice law in Mexico. Proven experience with a wide range of areas of legal expertise such as litigation, contracts, corporate, labor, employment, intellectual property, antitrust, tax, and data privacy law Minimum 5 years’ experience within a business/commercial environment, with sound commercial and business judgement. Extensive experience serving on business management steering committees and executive leadership teams.
KEY SKILLS & LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES
Strong emotional intelligence, leadership skills, and ethical standards. Strong communicator, able to communicate in clear and concise manner, both verbally and in written formats. Proven experience in managing complex legal issues, including corporate governance, compliance, and litigation. Proven experience in leading and managing a team of lawyers. Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Portuguese fluency is an asset. Law Firm Partners are welcome to apply. Willingness to travel within Mexico. International exposure, experience in operating and leading in a matrix organization, and openness to work in other countries are assets.#LI-EP1
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.
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