Regional Legal Counsel LATAM

Contextual Overview

Swissport, the world's largest provider of ground handling, cargo, and aviation-related services, is seeking a Regional Legal Counsel LATAM to be based in its offices in Mexico City. The role serves as a business partner to the Latin American region, focusing on commercial, corporate, compliance, and transactional matters.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Mexico Attorney at Law qualification.
• Experience: 8+ years of in-house and law firm commercial and corporate legal experience, preferably within the aviation and/or freight transport industry.
• Language Proficiency: Proficiency in Spanish and English (Swissport Group business language) with demonstrated ability to read, write, and negotiate legal documents in English. A good command of Portuguese is considered a plus.
• Skills: Strong business acumen, cross-border transactional experience, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Collaborate with the Latin American executive team and global legal team on commercial, corporate, risk, and compliance matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, leases, licenses, and confidentiality agreements.
• Support the corporate governance of regional subsidiaries and monitor business activities for legal and compliance risks.
• Manage litigation, administrative proceedings, and coordinate with outside counsel.
• Assist with regulatory compliance including antitrust laws, anti-bribery and corruption laws, and equal opportunity regulations.
• Support HR on employment law matters and assist with M&A projects.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Stipend/Salary: Not Specified

Mode: Full-time / On-site (Mexico City)

Application Procedure & Required Documents

1. Prepare your curriculum vitae (resume) in English.
2. Navigate to the official job listing portal.
3. Submit your application along with your resume via the apply button.

Official Notification & Contact Information

Official Portal: Swissport Careers via LinkedIn

Contact Information: Not specified (Direct communication is limited due to high applicant volume).