Sr. Specialist, Legal

ABOUT US

Syniti, part of Capgemini, tackles the hardest work in data for the world’s largest organizations. We combine intelligent software with deep data expertise to help the Fortune2000 tackle complex data challenges and drive measurable business outcomes with business-ready data. Syniti’s Data First strategy transforms data from an afterthought into a strategic asset—unlocking insights, reducing risk, and fueling growth. With over 5,000 successful projects, we support the full data lifecycle through a unified platform for migration, quality, replication, matching, master data management, analytics, governance, and strategy. Operating globally across industries, Syniti’s award-winning software, expert consultants give enterprises a unique edge in managing and maximizing their data. 

The ROLE

The Sr. Corporate Legal Specialist will be responsible for contract drafting, negotiating, data protection law, IT Law and International Law. This role will work with the Director of Contracts, Americas and the global legal team to support the company's legal affairs including licensing and contract negotiation, DTA compliance, and advising internal and external customers on day-to-day legal matters.

This role has been designated as a hybrid position. (Mexico City office)

This is a temporary position.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide timely and pragmatic legal counsel meeting critical internal and vendor timelines
• Review, draft and negotiate strategic commercial contracts, including DPA’s, software licenses, master services agreements, SaaS agreements as well as vendor agreements
• Serve as subject-matter expert on data privacy and data processing agreement (DPA) and commercial agreements/contracting
• Ensure business compliance, including regulatory, employment law and data protection compliance
• Proactively review current legislative changes to ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies
• Manage large volumes of transactions and several projects simultaneously, seeking appropriate inputs from various internal stakeholders while engaging proactively with business clients
• Synthesize and summarize information efficiently to allow informed and reasonable decisions on complex issues escalated for legal review
• Provide legal advice on complex technology transactions
• Exercise independent judgment to bring in stakeholders as necessary and update management on status of projects

WHAT IT TAKES

• Law degree from an accredited law school
• 7+ years of commercial legal experience
• 5+ years of experience in data protection, IT service contracts and general contract matters
• Proven contract drafting and negotiation abilities
• Sound working knowledge of data protection, commercial & IT/IP law, preferably gained in an international environment
• Experience with software and software licensing issues
• Professional working proficiency in English
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to present and lead meetings at all levels
• Well organized, multi-tasker, able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Experience in a deadline driven environment with an ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload
• Proactive and mature approach in decision making under high pressure
• Competent problem solver, possessing excellent influencing and negotiating skills
• Proven ability to interact with people at all levels globally with the ability to absorb and respect cultural differences

WHAT WE OFFER

• Trust in your talent. At Syniti you will find a supportive environment and access to learning tools, but micromanagement is not our style.
• Growth. We are growing rapidly and steadily solving the biggest challenges enterprise companies are faced with today. There was never a better time to join and grow with us. Most importantly you will have the chance to shape our journey and share in our success story.
• Support. We all rely on each other and enable each other to be successful. You won’t stand alone.
• Curiosity and genuine interest in you. We all have our different stories, all equally fascinating with each depicting a different journey and we want to hear them all.
• Recognition. We are the sum of individual achievements, and we always take the time to celebrate them.
• An open organisation. Titles don’t define access at Syniti. We stay humble regardless of where we sit in the organisation. We want to hear every voice, listen to all the ideas and make sure everyone’s work is seen and valued.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Syniti, we’re committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and fair workplace where everyone belongs and thrives. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger — and we value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and voices each person brings to our team. 

We welcome applicants based on their skills and potential, and we’re dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of personal background. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know — we’re here to support you.