Senior Legal Consultant

Get started on an exciting career at Element!

Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business – delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.

The Sr. Legal Counsel is responsible for providing strategic and practical legal support to the Company's business operations, ensuring that commercial objectives are achieved while effectively managing legal and regulatory risks. The position serves as a trusted legal advisor to the business by leading complex financing, corporate governance, and commercial transactions, supporting cross-functional teams, protecting the Company's assets, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. The role is expected to proactively identify legal risks, develop practical solutions, and contribute to the Company's growth and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsabilities:

i) Coordinating the corporate governance matters of the Company's commercial entities and its SOFOM;

ii) Coordinating cross-border financing transactions and M&A matters;

iii) Coordinating domestic financing transactions between banks and the SOFOM, as well as financing transactions between the SOFOM and other Element entities;

iv) Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating financing agreements and related transaction documents, including collateral agreements, guarantees, lease agreements, amendments, extensions, termination agreements, letter agreements, and side letters. Assisting deal teams in drafting confidentiality agreements and other pre-closing documents, and providing legal support to the Sales, Risk, and other functional areas of the Company. Supporting the Commercial team in the negotiation of financing agreements and other commercial contracts with prospective customers;

v) Coordinating the implementation of collateral packages, guarantees, and the registration of security interests in the RUG (Registro Único de Garantías Mobiliarias);

vi) Coordinating commercial litigation matters;

vii) Coordinating compliance with data privacy obligations;

viii) Coordinating syndication transactions;

ix) Participating in process improvement (Lean) initiatives and other simplification and growth projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on strategic business improvement initiatives; and

x) Upholding the Company's Document Management policies, ensuring the completeness of legal documentation, coordinating the activities of notaries public and public brokers in connection with contracts and amendments, and following up on the registration of collateral agreements.

xi) Provide day-to-day legal advice and strategic support to PPC, Sourcing, Risk, Operations, Finance, and other business teams by identifying legal risks, proposing practical solutions, and supporting business initiatives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and Company policies}

Education and Experience

· Licensed attorney holding a Law degree from a renowned University in Mexico.

· At least 3 years of experience as a licensed attorney involved in M&A, litigation, corporate, banking, financing, contracts law, contracts administration. Proven organization and communication skills able to prioritize and multitask.

· Fluent in Spanish and English.

· Working for a financial or regulated institutions is a plus.

What’s in it for You

At Element, we recognize our team's efforts with a competitive compensation package and benefits that go beyond legal requirements:

• Competitive base salary

• Annual bonus

• Savings fund and savings account

• Retirement plan with company contribution

• Grocery and restaurant vouchers

• Support for sports activities

Additionally, we offer non-monetary benefits that enhance your quality of life, serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness: medical and life insurance, flexible schedules, a hybrid work model, and free parking.

We are a culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability.
 

Candidates must be willing to comply with a pre-employment background check.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, Aboriginal/Native American status, protected veterans’ status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to reclutamiento@elementcorp.com or call 55 5018 7100.