MEX & CAM Region Counsel (Guadalajara, JAL, MX)

About Ferrero:

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in 55 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? Nearly 35,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers, and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

About the role:

The Region Counsel in this role will be responsible for the legal affairs of the company and providing general expert and strategic legal advice and assistance in relation to Ferrero’s operating activities in Mexico & Central America markets (the “Region”).

The position is responsible for providing strategic legal leadership, advice, planning, management and coordination of all legal, regulatory and compliance matters in the Region.

This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, ensuring legal integrity while enabling business growth and safeguarding Ferrero’s interests.

Main Responsibilities:

The position will be involved in providing strategic and general legal advice across the Region, with significant focus on compliance and risk management, while ensuring leading innovation in law.

• Core perimeter

  Oversee and manage all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters, including corporate governance, treasury and compliance, commercial/contractual issues, food and regulatory law, litigation/dispute management, trade law matters, industrial regulatory, marketing & media law, intellectual property rights protection (primarily trademark and copyright), and product liability, among others.

• Compliance Leadership

  Design and deliver compliance training, monitor regulatory developments, and lead risk assessments on key topics (e.g., anti-bribery, antitrust, privacy, ESG, sanctions).

• Litigation & Dispute Resolution

  Manage Region’s litigation and coordinate with external counsel. Provide proactive advice to prevent disputes and mitigate risks.

• Outside counsel management

  Manage the efficient use, and supervise and oversee the selection, retention, management and evaluation of all outside counsel resources.

• Cross-Functional Partnership

  Partner with leadership teams to align business objectives with legal and regulatory requirements. Develop best practices to protect Ferrero’s reputation and assets.

• Team management and career development

  Managing the legal department, including developing legal talent within the organization, succession planning, providing feedback and ensuring continuous professional growth.

Who are we looking for

A strategic, business-oriented legal leader who combines deep legal expertise with strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence decision-making at the highest levels.

• Graduate attorney/lawyer – equivalent to Juris Doctor (J.D)/ Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) – from an accredited law school.

• An advance postgraduate degree and/or a Master of Laws (LL.M.). is a plus.

• Ten to fifteen years of progressive experience as in-house counsel or in a leading law firm, with a focus on advising senior management and shaping legal strategy. FMCG and legal compliance background experience is a plus.

• Seasoned legal expert with experience across the Region markets with proven international exposure.

• Ability to anticipate risks, design compliance frameworks, and align legal solutions with business objectives across multiple jurisdictions.

• Demonstrated success in collaborating with cross-functional teams and influencing outcomes in a complex, matrixed organization.

• Proven business acumen, leadership, and ability to operate in complex, matrix organizations.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal matters into business language.

• Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and strategic thinking skills.