Legal & Compliance Manager (Senior Paralegal) - 51831983777 at Activate Talent

, , Mexico -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Operations, Contracts, Trademarks, IP Coordination, Compliance, Risk Management, HR Support, Detail-Oriented, Organizational Skills, Communication, Problem Solving, Business Minded, Fast-Growth Brands, Documentation, Governance, Brand Protection

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Job Title: Legal & Compliance Manager (Senior Paralegal) Job Type: Full-time / Remote or Hybrid Work Hours: PST Job Overview: We’re helping our client find a sharp, highly organized Legal & Compliance Manager (Senior Paralegal–level) to work directly with senior leadership. This role owns day-to-day legal operations across contracts, trademarks, brand protection, and compliance, while also serving as a key support partner to the HR team. This is an execution-focused role for someone who thrives in fast-growing consumer brands and knows how to keep legal work moving without over-lawyering. Responsibilities: Legal & Contracts Draft, review, and manage contracts including vendor agreements, influencer/affiliate agreements, NDAs, MSAs, licensing, and partnerships Maintain contract lifecycle management (tracking, renewals, obligations, risk flags) Coordinate with outside counsel as needed and manage legal workflows efficiently Trademarks & Brand Protection Manage trademarks, filings, renewals, and enforcement in coordination with outside counsel Monitor and support brand protection efforts (infringement, counterfeit activity, unauthorized use) Support IP strategy as the brand expands into new categories and markets Compliance & Risk Support corporate compliance initiatives (policies, governance, record-keeping) Assist with regulatory considerations relevant to beauty / CPG (marketing claims support, documentation, disclosures) Identify potential legal or operational risks and escalate appropriately HR & Employment Support (Bonus Scope) Support HR with compliance-related matters (employment agreements, contractor classifications, onboarding documentation) Assist with policy updates, handbooks, and compliance tracking across jurisdictions Coordinate with external employment counsel when needed Must-Have: 5+ years of experience in a legal operations, paralegal, or in-house legal support role Hands-on experience with contracts, trademarks, and IP coordination Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams independently Comfortable working directly with executives and acting as a trusted operator Pragmatic, business-minded approach to legal work (knows when to push vs. when to simplify) Nice-to-Have: Prior experience supporting HR or employment compliance Experience supporting consumer brands, beauty, CPG, or e-commerce strongly preferred Exposure to international trademarks or global brand protection Experience scaling with a fast-growth brand

Responsibilities

The Legal & Compliance Manager will oversee day-to-day legal operations, including managing contracts and trademarks, while supporting compliance initiatives. This role also involves coordinating with outside counsel and assisting the HR team with compliance-related matters.