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**Location: On Site** - Juarez, Nuevo Leon
**Opportunity**
Legal Manager - Mexico
Job Responsibilities
Strategic Legal Counsel & Executive Advisory
Act as a legal business partner to senior leadership, delivering high-level legal advice and supporting decisions involving compliance, litigation, and operational execution in Mexico.
Policy Leadership & Legal Risk Governance
Lead the local adaptation and enforcement of integral legal policies. Proactively identify regulatory changes, perform risk analyses, and guide mitigation efforts in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Legal Integration
Drive legal alignment across HR, Compliance, Finance, Tax, and Procurement functions. Embed legal frameworks into operational strategies to ensure compliance and support cross-departmental initiatives.
Government & Regulatory Affairs Leadership
Manage regulatory compliance and governmental relationships. Serve as the face of the company to regulatory bodies and lead legal strategy for inspections, permits, and official inquiries.
Regional Contracting and Commercial Legal Oversight
Oversee commercial agreement negotiations across the LATAM region, ensuring contract integrity, risk minimization, and alignment with corporate legal standards.
Legal Team Mentorship and External Counsel Management
Provide leadership to internal legal staff and oversee performance of external legal advisors, ensuring quality, responsiveness, and budget control.




Crisis Management & Investigations
Lead legal support during critical situations including internal investigations, compliance issues, or regulatory actions. Advise leadership on resolution and communication strategy.
Change Management & Legal Innovation
Champion efficiency in legal processes by leveraging technology and best practices. Maintain a culture of continuous improvement in legal operations.
**Skills/Requirements**
**Qualifications**
Licensed Law degree holder (Mexico)
7-12 years of experience in international corporate law, preferably with both law firm and in-house roles supporting multinational operations.
Strong track record in commercial law, regulatory matters, contract negotiation, and legal policy implementation. Still, be able to oversee labor and tax matters.
Fluency in English is essential.
Demonstrated leadership in complex, cross-functional legal issues.
Ability to travel within Mexico as needed.
Strong interpersonal, advisory, and negotiation skills.
**Why Choose Kohler?**
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
**About Us

📌 Legal Manager (Nuevo León)
🏢 Kohler
📍 Nuevo León