Senior Manager, Legal Advisor, Mexico and Central America

RoleResponsibilities

• Provide legal advice and strategic guidance to Western Union business units and shared services across Mexico and Central America.
• Advise on regulatory licensing and compliance requirements particularly those related to money transmission activities and Electronic Payment Funds Institutions (IFPEs).
• Partner with the Head of Business Legal (LACA) senior leadership and internal stakeholders on a broad range of legal regulatory and operational matters.
• Monitor research and analyze relevant legislation and regulatory developments coordinating with external counsel when required.
• Draft review negotiate and support the execution of contracts commercial agreements and other legal documents that enable business objectives.
• Deliver practical risk-based and solution-oriented legal advice while managing multiple priorities projects and confidential matters simultaneously.
• Lead and develop legal professionals when applicable including resource allocation performance management and team guidance.
• Monitor investigate and support the resolution of legal complaints disputes and regulatory inquiries working closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel when required.
• Assess legal risks and provide medium- and long-term legal guidance to support business decisions strategic initiatives and regulatory compliance across the region.

RoleRequirements

• Hold a Law degree and have 6 years of experience in a corporate legal environment financial services or working with international clients and regulators.
• Advanced English proficiency is required.
• Demonstrate strong issue-spotting problem-solving negotiation analytical and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
• ExperienceworkingincompaniesinthefinancialorpaymentsectororIFPEsoperations (plus).
• Previousexperienceinproblemsolvingandcriticalthinking are required.
• Youllneedleadershipskillsinitiativeandproactiveattitude.
• Presentationskillsandanalyticalmindsetaswellascustomerfocus.

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BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

You will also have access to short-term incentives multiple health insurance options accident and life insurance and access to best-in-class development platforms to name a few. Please see the benefits below specific to your applicableadditionalrole-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

YourMexico specific benefits include:

• Grocery voucher.
• 2 personal days off.
• Savings fund.
• Insurance for Major Medical Expenses Vision Dental.
• Online medical insurance 24/7.
• Special days for marriage or concluding an academic degree.

OtherDetails

We are passionate about honoring our employees identity and fostering a feeling of commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebratesthe unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams whilereflectingthe communities weserve. We do not discriminate based on race color national origin religion political affiliation sex(including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity age disability marital status or veteranstatus. The company will provide accommodation to applicants including those with disabilities duringthe recruitment process following applicable laws.

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