General Counsel
Mexico City, Mexico
Expert · Full time
Posted a year ago
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About Addem Capital:


Addem Group is a three-entity corporation whose goal is to increase liquidity in Latin American capital

markets. We act as scouts, funders, and monitoring agents within five verticals: fintech, real estate, energy, agriculture / sustainable foods, and healthcare.

Job Description Summary

We are looking for someone to fill the General Counsel position. The detentor will be deeply involved in all aspects of the legal and compliance support. These are key aspects for the growth and risk manage- ment of a complex, multi-faceted company involved in LATAM finance.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Providing legal support and assistance (inclu- ding drafting and negotiating) on a range of international and domestic financing transactions and guarantee agreements across the region. These include Mexican trusts and SPVs requi- red for non-traditional financing operations, contracts, equipment pledge contracts, multi-year service agreements, cross border transactions, consortium agreements, guaran- tees, bonds and side letters.

  • Providing legal support and counsel on a range of issues related to pre and post contract execution projects across the region. These include regulatory issues, contract interpretation and guidance, consortium arrangements, bidding, compliance and claims.

  • Providing legal support, counsel and manage- ment of disputes and potential disputes across a range of jurisdictions and contracts. Some of this work will be done with outside counsel.

 

 

 

Requirements

  • Legal degree from an accredited Law School and admission to the bar in a region-relevant jurisdiction.
  • At least 8 years of legal post-qualification experience, preferably in a law firm or a multina- tional corporation.

  • Experience in drafting and negotiating internatio- nal sales and service agreements.

  • Experience in working and negotiating with international customers.

  • Experience in international trade, dispute resolution and corporate governance.

  • Superior advocacy skills, including sharp written and oral communication skills, with an aptitude for practical negotiation.

  • Providing compliance leadership and support, including trainings, investigations and advice at all levels of the organization.
  • Advising and training teams to understand legal and compliance requirements, including contract terms & conditions, bidding requirements and company policies and procedures. This implies keeping abreast of legal developments and advising the company on their impact on the economic landscape across the region.
  • Providing assistance in company initiatives such as simplification and legal productivity improvement.

 

The candidate should have experience working with and navigating through government ministries, local governments, government agencies, state owned enterprises, state utilities, government procurement regulations and local courts in Mexico City.

Other assignments instructed by the firm’s direc- tors from time to time.

  • The ability to think clearly and quickly under pressure, and the composure to satisfy multiple and often competing interests.
  • A strong commitment to integrity and professio- nalism.
  • Spanish and English fluency, implying the ability to draft and negotiate legal and commercial documents in both languages.
  • Superior negotiation skills and experience working in a multicultural environment with an open and tolerant mind.
  • Demonstrable computer literacy with specific ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, internet based applications and other programs.

 

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

A team player with strong interpersonal skills, adaptability and flexibility, proactivity in providing support and anticipating issues, clear thinking, strong oral and presentation skills, ability to travel.

Addem Capital
Private debt fund that provides alternative structured debt facilities within five industries.
Size:  11-50 employees
Year Founded:  2020
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