Senior Employment Attorney - Integon

Integon is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. It's how we've become industry leaders in property and casualty insurance servicing. We support our insurance company affiliates by offering property and casualty insurance products inclusive of personal auto, homeowners, RV, motorcycle, small business auto insurance and more.

Job Description
The Counsel - Mexico will serve as an in-house legal generalist supporting a growing and increasingly complex multinational enterprise, with primary responsibility for legal matters arising in Mexico. The role will provide legal guidance across commercial transactions, regulatory and compliance matters, corporate governance, operational risk, and workforce-related issues. The position will primarily support operations based in Tijuana and Baja California, while advising on matters across Mexican jurisdictions and coordinating closely with U.S.-based legal colleagues on cross-border issues. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound legal judgment, a practical and business-oriented approach, and the ability to address legal issues at the intersection of commercial operations, compliance, and people management in a multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal advice to business leaders and internal partners in Mexico across commercial, regulatory, compliance, governance, and operational risk matters, emphasizing practical, solution-oriented guidance.
• Review, draft, and negotiate routine agreements and commercial documents; advise on vendor, operational, and business arrangements; and support legal needs arising from day-to-day operations in Mexico.
• Advise on Mexican labor and employment matters as part of a broader generalist practice, including employee relations issues, investigations, restructurings, and compliance considerations, in partnership with HR and global legal colleagues.
• Support interactions with Mexican regulators and authorities, including labor authorities and other relevant agencies; assist with inspections, audits, inquiries, and administrative proceedings as needed.
• Collaborate with U.S.-based and global legal teams on cross-border matters, including policy alignment, risk mitigation, governance initiatives, and legal support for multinational operations.
• Support internal governance processes, policies, and compliance programs; identify emerging legal and regulatory risks in Mexico and recommend pragmatic mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to training and education for business and HR partners on legal topics relevant to Mexico operations, with a focus on risk awareness, consistency, and prevention.

• Law degree and active license/authorization to practice law in Mexico.
• Active authorization to practice law in Mexico (Cédula Profesional).
• Broad working knowledge of Mexican law, including labor and employment aspects relevant to business operations.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment supporting business operations, preferably in a multinational context.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, including regular travel to the Tijuana office and periodic travel to Mexico City and the United States.

• LL.M. from a U.S. law school.
• Five (5) or more years of legal experience.
• Experience engaging with Mexican regulators or authorities (labor or otherwise).
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction is a plus.

• Strong generalist legal judgment with the ability to advise across commercial, compliance, regulatory, and workforce-related matters.
• Practical experience supporting business operations in Mexico.
• Comfort navigating issues involving Mexican labor law as part of a broader legal portfolio.
• Experience interacting with regulators and managing audits, inspections, or administrative processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills across cultures and jurisdictions.