Senior Manager, Legal Advisor, Mexico and Central America

Role Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and strategic guidance to Western Union business units and shared services across Mexico and Central America.
• Advise on regulatory, licensing, and compliance requirements, particularly those related to money transmission activities and Electronic Payment Funds Institutions (IFPEs).
• Partner with the Head of Business Legal (LACA), senior leadership, and internal stakeholders on a broad range of legal, regulatory, and operational matters.
• Monitor, research, and analyze relevant legislation and regulatory developments, coordinating with external counsel when required.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and support the execution of contracts, commercial agreements, and other legal documents that enable business objectives.
• Deliver practical, risk-based, and solution-oriented legal advice while managing multiple priorities, projects, and confidential matters simultaneously.
• Lead and develop legal professionals when applicable, including resource allocation, performance management, and team guidance.
• Monitor, investigate, and support the resolution of legal complaints, disputes, and regulatory inquiries, working closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel when required.
• Assess legal risks and provide medium- and long-term legal guidance to support business decisions, strategic initiatives, and regulatory compliance across the region.

Role Requirements

• Hold a Law degree and have 6+ years of experience in a corporate legal environment, financial services, or working with international clients and regulators.
• Advanced English proficiency is required.
• Demonstrate strong issue-spotting, problem-solving, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
• Experience working in companies in the financial or payment sector or IFPE's operations (plus).
• Previous experience in problem solving and critical thinking are required. 
• You’ll need leadership skills, initiative, and proactive attitude. 
• Presentation skills, and analytical mindset as well as customer focus.

Work Shift

Western Union values inperson collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. 

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment. 

Your Mexico specific benefits include:  

• Grocery voucher.
• 2 personal days off.
• Savings fund.
• Insurance for Major Medical Expenses, Vision, Dental.
• Online medical insurance 24/7.
• Special days for marriage or concluding an academic degree.

Other Details

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws. 

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