COMPANY/SUMMARY
Sensata Technologies, Inc. is one of the world's leading suppliers of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions with operations and business centers in 13 countries. We are a public company headquartered in Attleboro, Massachusetts with $3 billion+ in revenue and over 20,000 employees worldwide. As a transactions and corporate lawyer, you will work closely with business teams on projects having major impact and visibility across the company. You will draft, review, and negotiate significant sales and procurement contracts and provide periodic advice on corporate, real estate and labor matters to protect the best interests of the company. This is a hybrid role, requiring at least 3 days per week on-site in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

SPECIFIC JOB DESCRIPTION
• Work on-site in Aguascalientes, Mexico at least 3 days/week
• Play a key role as a legal advisor on a variety of contractual and corporate matters
• Draft and negotiate transactional documents in a timely manner, including complex sales, marketing and procurement contracts
• Provide advice and draft legal documents related to corporate governance, resolutions, labor and real estate matters
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and business partners to achieve the best possible results

SPECIFIC EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
• At least 5 years of practical legal experience covering Mexico and Latin America, including sales, procurement, software/technology, licensing, corporate law, labor and real estate matters
• Bachelor’s degree or above in law from a reputable university
• Qualification as an attorney in Mexico
• Spanish and strong professional English language capabilities (English-language resume/CV required for application)
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating in English and Spanish
• Software, technology and IP licensing experience preferred
• Familiarity with manufacturing and/or automotive industries preferred
• Business acumen and proven experience of providing practical solutions and results-oriented advice
• Good interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills with various levels of stakeholders

General Responsibilities
• Act as advisor on a variety of legal matters, including coordinating with external counsel
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for the company
• Guide the company and ensure compliance with rules and regulations
• Research laws, anticipate and guard company against legal risks
• Prepare and revise legal documents, policies and contracts, accurately and in a timely manner
• Develop internal and external messages related to disputes and legal issues
• Perform due diligence in legal matters
• Stay informed about current legislation, especially concerning legal specialties

Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

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• Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication
• As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together

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