Goodyear
A GLOBAL MOBILITY COMPANY DELIVERING TRUSTED TIRES AND SERVICES AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS.
Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, and established in 1898, Goodyear is one of the world’s most recognized and respected brands enabling mobility through tire technology and innovation.
The company is annually recognized as a top place to work and is committed to continuing an inclusive culture. Our 74,000 dedicated associates are guided by our corporate responsibility framework, Goodyear Better Future, which articulates our commitment to sustainability.
The Legal Director – Mexico Manufacturing & LA Legal Operations will ensure all manufacturing operations and related functions in Mexico are well-supported and compliant with relevant laws and regulations. Fostering a Mindset of Integrity & Accountability while promoting systemized cross-functional collaboration. Reporting to Associate General Counsel – Latin America and matrix report operationally to Mexico Manufacturing Directors and Legal Director - Mexico, this person will be providing comprehensive legal counsel on a wide range of matters, including driving high-priority projects within Mexico manufacturing and the LA Region, key local business and functional projects, procurement, employment, labor, union negotiations, environmental, regulatory, and contracts matters. They will be the go-to person in Mexico for all manufacturing-related legal, compliance, and government relations matters.
As part of the Mexico Manufacturing Leadership Teams in Guadalajara and San Luis Potosi, this person will play a key role in strategic discussions and decision-making. Support the achievement of Goodyear Mexico’s strategic objectives through legal insights and strategic guidance. This person will also be a member of the Mexico and Latin America Region Legal Team to share best practices and foster a culture of knowledge-sharing and efficiency. While also contributing to regional legal activities and projects, ensuring alignment with broader Latin America objectives.
Goodyear Manufacturing in Mexico:
• Goodyear operates two large plants in Mexico; in San Luis Potosi and El Salto (Guadalajara). The San Luis Potosi facility represents a major greenfield investment ($550m), built in 2017 it is one of the most technologically advanced tire facilities in the world, employing 1,500 people. Our plant in El Salto was onboarded through our acquisition of Cooper Tire in 2021, also employing approximately 1,500 people.
Goodyear in Latin America:
• As part of our broader Americas business, Goodyear has a deep and long-standing presence in Latin America. Key hubs include Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru serving the region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Legal Operations Leadership: - drive LA Legal Operations, ensuring growth and
efficiency of legal processes within Mexico and the LA region. Ongoing enhancement
of the LA Legal Portal to support business and functional needs in Mexico and across
Latin America. Innovate and implement improvements in legal processes to boost
productivity and streamline workflows within the legal team.
• Lead Special Projects: co-lead special projects throughout Mexico and Latin America,
supporting the businesses and functions with priority initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: serve as a primary point of contact for legal matters with
external stakeholders where matters require, including regulators, government
agencies, and industry associations.
• Budget Execution & Cost Efficiency: ensure budget execution and coordinate
activities for cost efficiency, working with Mexico and extended LA Legal Team to
evaluate and optimize operations. Drive Mexico manufacturing and LA budget
planning and execution, implementing strategies for continuous cost efficiency and
effective resource management.
• Lead Best Practice & Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other members of the
Mexico and LA Legal Teams to drive best practices, standardize processes, and drive
continuous internal process improvements. Foster a culture of knowledge-sharing,
efficiency, and teamwork.
Lugar
San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potos