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The Attorney (LATAM) role supports Valvoline’s legal and compliance activities in LATAM (primarily in Mexico), reporting to the LATAM Company Lawyer (LCL) with responsibility to assist in driving the legal and compliance function, support the overseeing and management of legal function including corporate and commercial matters and support LCL on various legal, compliance related matters and the LATAM legal team in driving Valvoline’s growth in the region.
Job Responsibility
Supporting LCL and HR Business Partner with ongoing labor law compliance and problem-solving, including but not limited to employment agreements, benefits, unions, and subcontracting
Supporting the LATAM Credit team with ongoing credit securities in Mexico, including pagares and mortgages on real property
Assisting LCL in completing the ongoing review of importation and labeling requirements in Mexico to update the supply chain team on compliance obligations
Drafting agreements covering distributors, resellers, annexes, processing of additional relevant changes, implementations or corrections based on business plans, pricelists, agreement request forms, processing of potential changes, additions or adjustments of agreements, GT&C, etc.
Maintaining an up-to-date file and database of administrative and other corporate-related governance documentation, facilitating the preparation of resolutions and updating corporate documentation in accordance with business needs and legal requirements
Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking action accordingly
Consultation with other resource groups based within and outside EMEA (Legal, Tax, Insurance, Accounting, Treasury, Communications etc.)
Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system, where applicable
Requirements
Bachelor's degree with a focus in law, paralegal studies, or related field
Minimum of 5 years' work experience with responsibilities that cover the tasks of a paralegal or a legal assistant
Proven track record of working in positions where accuracy, structured and documented work, and prioritizing have been key
Understanding of applicable law, guidelines, regulations, and legal processes in one or more specialized areas
Understanding of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Trade Regulations, and antitrust & anti-competition laws
Excellent communication, both written and oral, drafting and negotiation skills
Drive for Results: Create high-performance work systems and processes built on best practices to deliver business goals
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with team members, staff, and external stakeholders, and to work effectively in a professional team environment
Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment, able to set priorities and meet deadlines
Hands-on, proactive, and problem-solving mentality
able to work on multiple projects in parallel
Ability to take direction and work independently
Show initiative and be committed to continuous professional development
Solutions and customer-oriented
Creativity, lateral thinking
Integrity and passion
Intermediate experience with MS Office
Fluent in both Spanish and English (written and verbal)
Ability to travel occasionally
Nice to have
Background in CPG, commercial, and distributor channels is preferred
Regulatory experience is a plus, and working with government agencies