Legal Director Mexico

About the Role

The Legal Director for Mexico leads the legal strategy for one of Uber's most vital and complex global markets. You will own the whole legal landscape for Uber Rides, Uber Eats, and all new initiatives, operating at the intersection of fast-paced business innovation and a fluid regulatory environment. This role requires sharp judgment, business acumen, risk tolerance, and the ability to influence other stakeholders as the business operates at an urgent pace.

This is not a role for following a playbook; you will be writing one in real-time for a rapidly evolving, high-stakes environment. You'll navigate critical litigation, major policy shifts, and the pressure of public scrutiny, making decisions that have immediate real-world impact on millions of users and earners, while managing a team. The challenge of building trust and driving the business forward in this high-growth environment is what makes this work so profoundly meaningful.

• Lead and develop the in-country legal team, fostering a high-performance culture that operates as a core business partner across all functions in the Mexico market.
• Act as the chief legal counsel and a trusted advisor to the Mexico General Manager and the cross-functional leadership team on country-level strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Navigate and direct legal strategy for critical, high-profile litigation, regulatory challenges, and public policy issues that shape the future of ridesharing and delivery in Mexico.
• Manage high-stakes external counsel relationships, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with our internal standards and commitment to diversity.
• Translate legal complexity into clear, systems-based, and actionable advice that enables continuous innovation and efficiency across the Uber Rides and Uber Eats platforms.
• How you'll spend your time:
• 30% Strategic Decision-Making and Policy Influence
• 30% Team Leadership and Development
• 20% High-Stakes Litigation and Risk Management
• 20% Cross-Functional Alignment and Internal Consulting

• 12+ years of significant post-qualification experience (PQE) in a top-tier law firm or as in-house counsel, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role managing a legal team.
• Law degree (JD or equivalent) from an accredited university and admitted to practice law in Mexico.
• LLM from a university in an English-speaking country, or equivalent professional experience in such jurisdiction.
• Professional working fluency in both Spanish and English (written and verbal) is required to draft legal documents and advise senior global stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience navigating high-stakes regulatory matters in Mexico's legal environment.
• Strong background in high-stakes administrative litigation.
• Inclusive leadership style that fosters collaboration, trust, and accountability.

• Experience providing legal counsel for high-growth technology platforms (e.g., ridesharing, delivery, FinTech) in a highly regulated and fast-evolving market.
• Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and make rapid, high-quality decisions with incomplete information and shifting priorities.
• History of effectively managing a high-volume litigation portfolio and driving policy outcomes with governmental agencies.
• Strong cross-functional influence skills to drive One Uber decisions and align diverse regional and global teams on a unified legal strategy.

• A business-minded lawyer who sees the law as a tool to enable growth, not just to manage risk.
• A creative problem solver who thrives in ambiguity and finds practical solutions where there's no clear rulebook.
• Someone who uses influence and persuasion, not hierarchy, to move people and decisions forward.
• A confident communicator who isn't afraid to use their voice, even when their view is unpopular, and knows how to do so with tact and credibility.
• A strong partner to the business: proactive, curious, and able to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance.
• A calm, steady presence under pressure who keeps perspective and helps others do the same.
• A people leader who raises the bar for their team, develops talent, and fosters trust and accountability.
• Someone who balances conviction with humility, firm in their principles, but open to feedback and new ideas.