Legal Counsel
OXIO
Legal
Mexico City, Mexico
Posted on Saturday, July 13, 2024
OXIO is the world’s first telecom-as-a-service (TaaS) platform. We are democratizing telecom and making it easily accessible for brands and enterprises to fully own and operate proprietary mobile networks designed to support their own customers needs. Our TaaS solution combines multiple existing networks into one single platform that can be seamlessly managed in the cloud as a modern SaaS offering. And it gets better - with full network access comes unparalleled business intelligence and insights to help enterprises better understand customer and machine (M2M) behavior. With a continuous focus on innovation, any company can build a powerful telecom presence with OXIO, and in addition help them glean unique customer insights like never before.
This position will play a crucial role in supporting our legal department, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and facilitating smooth business operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the legal field, preferably within the telecom industry, and will be capable of managing a broad range of legal tasks with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and manage a variety of legal documents including contracts, agreements and NDAs
- Ensure all documents comply with Mexican law and company policies.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Conduct legal research and stay up-to-date with relevant laws and regulations. Specifically Privacy and Data protection.
- Manage the contract lifecycle, including negotiation, execution, and renewal of agreements.
- Maintain an organized contract management system.
- Assist in managing litigation matters, including coordinating with external counsel and gathering necessary documentation.
- Support the legal team in dispute resolution and risk management.
- Provide legal support and advice to various departments within the company.
- Assist with internal investigations and audits as required.
- Be the Single Point of Contact for the Police and Judicial authorities in Mexico, coordinate internally and provide responses to Lawful intercept requests
- Be the Single Point of Contact for PROFECO and Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably within a tech startup
- Strong knowledge of Mexican corporate and commercial law.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English.
- Proficiency in legal research and legal database management.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a Series B or later-stage startup
- Telecom industry experience
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and stock option incentive program
- Company paid healthcare
- Flexible work arrangements
- Company sponsored team-lunches and company retreats
- International organization that enables you to work across boundaries, travel to different locations, and enjoy the dynamics of a rapidly growing startup
- A diverse and inclusive team
- We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply regardless of race, ethnicity, age, disability status or other defining characteristics