MX & LATAM Legal and Compliance Manager

Function: Legal

Location:

MEX, MX

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Work Arrangement: Hybrid

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Position Title: MX & LATAM Legal and Compliance Manager

Location: CDMX

ABOUT THE WELLA COMPANY

Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

For additional information about the Wella Company please visit www.wellacompany.com.

THE ROLE

This Role support the Legal and compliance Director

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

Provide legal advice and practical support across a broad range of matters, including labor, civil, commercial, corporate and antitrust/competition law.

Draft, review and negotiate simple and complex contracts, supporting business needs while ensuring adequate risk mitigation.

Manage litigation matters with external counsel, including strategy alignment, cost control, and reporting; oversee contract policy and workflow management.

Act as a legal business partner, representing the Legal Department in interactions with internal stakeholders and supporting decision‑making.

Lead the implementation and ongoing management of Ethics & Compliance policies, procedures and related actions at local level.

Deliver and coordinate compliance and legal training, both mandatory and ad hoc, to local teams, as deemed necessary based on risk assessment and business activities.

Cooperate and align with other members of the Legal Department and global Centers of Excellence (COEs).

Proactively identify, anticipate and manage legal risks arising from business strategies, operations and commercial initiatives.

Promote and maintain awareness of internal policies, applicable laws and regulations through guidance, communications and training initiatives.

Support Legal Department governance, including SharePoint management, document and template organization, and coordination of external providers’ payments.

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of relevant experience

Advanced English proficiency

Strong interpersonal skills; self-confident, composed, and highly organized

Experience working in multinational or global organizations

Bachelor's degree in Labor Law required; Master's degree or specialized studies in Labor Law preferred

We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

English - Please click on this link to review the Notification of Equal Opportunity Rights poster

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