We're looking for a motivated and driven Expert Legal Counsel (M/F/d) who will help us shape our team, drive the company to the next level, and have the most direct influence on our success.
In this exciting role, you'll have the chance to shape the project from the ground up! You'll lead the local team in navigating regulatory challenges, collaborating closely with both local leaders and our international team. Join us and be at the forefront of this innovative journey!
Your Tasks - Paint the world green
- Develop and implement legal and compliance policies and procedures for Flix in Mexico
- Provide legal advice on contracts, intellectual property, employment law, litigation, and other legal matters
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including data protection, labor laws, and intellectual property laws
- Manage external legal counsel and oversee legal proceedings and disputes
- Negotiate and draft contracts and agreements with clients, vendors, and partners
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal and regulatory compliance in all business operations
- Conduct legal research and analysis to address emerging legal issues and develop proactive strategies
- Develop and deliver training programs to ensure employees are aware of legal and compliance requirements
- Coordinate with Flix legal counsel in other jurisdictions to assist with global compliance efforts
- Serve as a key interface to central, regional, and local transport authorities in Mexico
- Support the modification and acquisition of line concessions, particularly in Mexico
- Manage station contracts, identify new bus stop locations, and negotiate with regional authorities
- Support the Customer Service department with legal topics and assist the Finance department with vendor contracts
- Play an integral role in the revolution of the mobility market in Mexico
Your Profile - Ready to hop on board
- Bachelor's degree in law, a Master's degree is preferred
- 10 plus years' experience in corporate law, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance
- Experience leading legal department in start-up environment, fast pace moving industries
- Knowledge and or experience in mobility and or transport local regulations is a must (transport preferable).
- Strong knowledge of Mexican laws and regulations (including data protection, compliance, labor laws, and intellectual property laws).
- Proven track record of managing legal and compliance matters for a large organization.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including public authorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address complex legal and compliance issues.
- Structured, pro-active work style with a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a global team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Fluent in English
- High motivation for achievement, entrepreneurial drive, and willingness to develop the business.
Our Perks - More than just a job
- You have an impact. With innovation and smart technology, we are creating the easiest way to travel. We want your ideas and give you autonomy to make them reality.
- Flix is flexible. Organize your own schedule with trust-based hours and up to 60 days of working from (m)anywhere. We are an office-first company, and we encourage all employees to come regularly to their local office.
- Travelling is our passion. Discover the world with your free Flix rides and bring along your friends and family for half price.
- Teamwork makes the dream work. Our FlixTeam has people from over 80 different nations. We work in a multicultural environment where we can challenge and support each other.
- We're not only green in color. We're building for the long term, and that means protecting our planet. We constantly test new green technologies and compensate for the CO2 after all our business travel since 2018.
- Your well-being is important to us. To treat your mind and body we will give you a competitive paid time off package, mental health support including 1:1 consultations with a psychologist, and a neat discount on UrbanSportsClub memberships.
About Flix
We are a global mobility provider with headquarters in Europe and the United States. Since 2013, we have changed the way millions of people have traveled, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable and eco-friendly travel. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, we have quickly established one of the largest long-distance mobility networks in the world - and our journey has just begun.
Flix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), national, social or ethnic origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age,