Legal Specialist

Company Overview

DiDi Global Inc. is the world’s leading mobility technology platform. It offers a wide range of app-based services across markets including Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Africa, including ride hailing, taxi hailing, chauffeur, hitch and other forms of shared mobility as well as auto solutions, food delivery, intra-city freight, and financial services.

DiDi provides car owners, drivers, and delivery partners with flexible work and income opportunities. It is committed to collaborating with policymakers, the taxi industry, the automobile industry and the communities to solve the world’s transportation, environmental and employment challenges through the use of AI technology and localized smart transportation innovations. DiDi strives to create better life experiences and greater social value, by building a safe, inclusive and sustainable transportation and local services ecosystem for cities of the future.

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Team Overview

The role will be responsible for providing legal support to the DiDi Shop and New Verticals teams in Mexico. This position aims to provide legal solutions on a variety of topics, with a special focus on contracts and general corporate matters. The position would be based in Mexico City and will report to the DiDi Legal Director for Mobility and Delivery (Mexico).

Role Responsibilities

• Serving as a key legal focal point for DiDi Shop and New Verticals, working closely with local teams to support business objectives while mitigating legal risks.
• Collaborating with Operations, Product and other stakeholders to ensure that the launch of new products and features, comply with the applicable legal framework.
• Supporting the business in the negotiation, drafting, and approval of commercial agreements, as well as Terms & Conditions for promotions, campaigns, and rewards programs.
• Reviewing and advising on standard operating procedures and internal protocols, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and operational needs.
• Monitor and stay up to date on regulatory developments impacting the food delivery and e-commerce industries (including licensing, labor, consumer protection, and technology regulations), and provide actionable guidance to the business.

Role Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience, with a strong background on corporate matters; 
• Law degree from a Mexican university;
• Legal knowledge on commercial transactions and ability to provide advice on different type of agreements; 
• Strong communication skills; 
• Fluency in English;
• Experience on Transportation and/or Tech industries is a plus.

EEO Statement

• We create customer value – We strive to always create valuable experiences for our users in everything we do. Our focus is to always innovate new experiences that are safe, pleasant, and efficient.
• We are data-driven – We are strong believers in making informed decisions, that’s why we are data-driven. We can better navigate the business landscape strategically by analyzing valuable metrics.
• We believe in Win-win Collaboration – Success is a team sport. When we work to help our partners and colleagues win, we win, too. While keeping everyone's best interest at heart, we communicate with candor and execute with excellence in all we do.
• We believe in integrity – Integrity is at the very core of our business. We are people who always want to do the right thing. Our intentions are sincere, we speak our minds and listen to each other.
• We always strive to do better. That means venturing beyond our comfort zones, learning from our mistakes, and helping each other grow.
• We believe in Diversity and Inclusion – Diversity is one of our biggest strengths. Our differences are what makes us distinct. We respect each other and believe in equal opportunities for all.

We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams.

At DiDi, we believe that our differences are our biggest source of strength. That‘s why we are committed to promoting equal opportunities to all candidates and employees as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment and advancement decisions at DiDi are always made based on the needs of the position and the qualifications of the candidate. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on their gender, age, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, disability, race, religion and beliefs, or any other status protected by applicable laws wherever we operate.

We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams, and a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment, because that’s how we create better products and services, make better decisions and better serve the communities we’re a part of.

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