.Time Type: Full timePosted on: Posted 4 Days AgoTime left to apply: End Date: January 31, 2025 (18 days left to apply)Job Requisition ID: R090868We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in.To start a career that is out of the ordinary, please apply...Why this job is importantAs a Legal Counsel - NOLA at Kantar, you will play a crucial role in reducing legal risks and supporting the company's objectives across Mexico, Columbia, Caricom, and Ecuador.
This position requires strong communication skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.What you'll be doingProvide general legal advice, primarily involving data protection, civil law, tax, and labour law.Act as a Business Partner for all internal clients, coordinating all labour, civil, criminal, and tax litigation.Work closely with external and internal lawyers to develop legal strategies with a preventive focus on claims.Analyse, draft, and negotiate major highly complex national and international contracts.Act directly in all corporate matters, including drafting minutes, regularising articles of association, powers of attorney, and regularizing subsidiaries.The skills & experience needed as Legal CounselLaw degree and registration with the Bar Association.Significant experience in senior legal positions.Excellent communication and negotiation skills.Fluent in English (oral and written).Experience working in highly matrixed organizations and in an international company is a plus.Proactive attitude aimed at preventing and solving problems.Legal vision integrated into the business.Hands-on profile with client focus, adaptability, and resilience.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with different stakeholders.What's in it for youAt Kantar, we understand the importance of looking after our people.
We offer a flexible working environment to support your health and wellbeing.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers, and communities.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society.
Even if you feel like you're not an exact match, we'd love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.Location: Ciudad de México, Avenida Insurgentes Sur, MexicoAt Kantar, we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based on a simple, clear, and consistent set of principles.
Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay-for-performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted, and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and wellbeing are taken into consideration