Senior Paralegal -LATAM

Why Valvoline Global Operations?

Valvoline Global is a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, creating future-ready products and best-in-class services for partners around the globe. Established in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, claiming our position as The Original Motor Oil. As an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we continue to invest strategically and expand globally, driving unparalleled product innovation and sustainable business solutions.

Our corporate values of care, integrity, passion, unified, and excellence shape everything we do. Living out our values is what makes our company, our employees, our partners, our customers, and the communities we serve great.

When you join Valvoline Global, you join a culture that is committed to: treating all people with care, operating with integrity, striving for excellence in everything we do, showing passion about delivering on our commitments, and being unified in all our enterprise endeavors.

How You’ll Make An Impact

The Senior Paralegal role supports Valvoline Global’s legal and compliance activities in LATAM (with a primary focus in Mexico) reporting to the LCL with the responsibility of assisting LCL in driving the legal and compliance function, handling various legal, compliance-related matters and promoting Valvoline’s growth in the region.

The office is located in Guadalajara. We prefer local candidates willing to work an in-office work schedule (3 days per week). 

This  Senior Paralegal position assists in supporting the efficient operations of the LATAM Legal team. Working under the supervision of the LCL, the Senior Paralegal independently handles assignments, may have heavy workloads, and is expected to perform a broad variety of specialized assignments in multiple legal areas with speed and accuracy. The Paralegal has in-depth knowledge, works independently, receives minimal guidance, and may lead projects or steps within a larger project while having accountability for ongoing activities or objectives. The Paralegal may be required to resolve complex problems in conjunction and consultation with the LCL.

In addition, this role will be responsible for the following:

• Assist in the obtaining of internal and regulatory approvals, filings, etc. in accordance with applicable laws and company policies. Additionally, supporting LCL and LATAM business in maintaining ongoing compliance on all applicable regulatory licenses, permits, etc including import, and export permits. 

• Supporting the LATAM Credit team with ongoing credit securities in Mexico, including pagares and mortgages on real property. Duties include collecting required documentation, drafting pagare/mortgage documents, and arranging notary services for signature.

• Assisting LCL in completing the ongoing review of importation and labeling requirements in Mexico to update the supply chain team on compliance obligations.

• Drafting agreements, amendments, and/or addenda including but not limited to distributors, resellers, non-disclosure agreements, GT&C, etc. Reviewing various business contracts and documents per request by LCL.

• Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system, where applicable. Maintaining an up-to-date file and database of administrative and other corporate-related governance documentation, facilitating the preparation of resolutions, and updating corporate documentation following business needs and legal requirements. Maintaining structure and records of intercompany services, licensure, and other agreements, in consultation with the applicable departments.

• Leading collaborations with other resource groups based within and outside LATAM (Legal, Brand/Marketing, Tax, Insurance, Accounting, Treasury, Communications, etc). Assisting with providing tools, resource guides, or other materials as may be deemed appropriate, for training or other purposes, that will better serve business partners.

• Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking action accordingly. Gathering and analyzing legislation, statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes, documents, and other data.

• Supporting LCL and HR Business Partner with ongoing labor law compliance and problem-solving, including but not limited to employment agreements, benefits, unions, and subcontracting.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in law, paralegal studies, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience with responsibilities that cover the tasks of a paralegal or a legal assistant.

• Proven track record of working in positions where accuracy, structured and documented working, and prioritizing have been key.

• Ability to apply a broad paraprofessional generalist skillset, have demonstrated excellent problem-solving

• Ability to conduct complex legal research and drafting legal documents

• Solid understanding of applicable law, guidelines, regulations, and legal processes in one or more specialized areas.

• Understanding of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Trade Regulations, antitrust & anti competition laws.

• Excellent communication, both written and oral, drafting and negotiation skills.

• Drive for Results: Create high-performance work systems, and processes built on best practices to deliver business goals

• Timely decision making

• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with team members, staff, and external stakeholders, and to work effectively in a professional team environment. Confidence in dealing with people, be able to build productive working relationships at all levels within organizations both internally and externally.

• Reporting and research skills, legal administration skills

• Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment, able to set priorities and meet deadlines.

• Hands-on, proactive, and problem-solving mentality; able to work on multiple projects in parallel.

• Ability to cope with confidential, complex matters.

• Ability to take direction and work independently

• Show initiative and commitment to continuous professional development.

• Solutions and customer-oriented, creative, and lateral thinking

• Integrity and passion, culturally adept and conscious

• Intermediate experience with MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What Will Set You Apart

• Exposure to the corporate legal department and/or in-house attorneys preferred

Valvoline Global provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Are you good at what you do? Join us.

The Company has put a process in place to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1-800-Valvoline or email 1-800Valvoline@valvoline.com to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

 Requisition ID: 1237