Director, Mexico Site Leadership & Legal Counsel

Position Summary:

The Director, Site Operations & Legal is responsible for providing leadership for Carestream Health's Mexico legal entity and Guadalajara operations. This role combines responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the site with legal oversight, ensuring the organization operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable laws, corporate policies, and business objectives.

The Director leads the coordination of multiple functions located within the Guadalajara office, including the Business Operations Center, Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Facilities, and Administrative Services. While many functional leaders maintain reporting relationships to leaders in the United States, this position provides local leadership, alignment, and coordination to ensure effective collaboration, operational excellence, employee engagement, and consistent execution of company objectives.

In addition to site leadership responsibilities, the Director serves as the primary legal advisor for Carestream's Mexico legal entity, providing practical legal guidance on employment, commercial, corporate, compliance, and operational matters that support the Company's business in the United States and its global customers.

Position Responsibilities:

The Director, Site Operations & Legal provides leadership for Carestream Health's Mexico legal entity and Guadalajara operations. The role coordinates the activities of multiple business functions located at the site, including the Business Operations Center, Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Facilities, and Legal, ensuring alignment with U.S.-based functional leadership and corporate objectives.
The position is responsible for maintaining legal compliance, supporting operational effectiveness, fostering employee engagement, and promoting collaboration across a diverse, matrixed organization that provides critical business services supporting Carestream's United States business and global customers. Success is measured through operational performance, legal and regulatory compliance, employee engagement, customer service, business continuity, and the effective coordination of site operations.

Required Skills & Education:

Education
•    Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
•    Active license to practice law in Mexico.

Experience
•    10+ years of progressively responsible legal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
•    Experience supporting multinational organizations operating in Mexico.
•    Previous leadership experience managing cross-functional teams, including but not limited to Human Resources or business operations.
•    Experience in medical device, healthcare, or another regulated industry preferred.
•    Experience working within a matrix organization supporting global business operations.
•    Demonstrated ability to balance legal, operational, and business priorities.

Knowledge & Skills
•    Strong knowledge of Mexican labor, commercial, corporate, and regulatory law.
•    Strong understanding of business operations and organizational leadership.
•    Ability to influence and coordinate across multiple functions in a matrix environment.
•    Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
•    Ability to balance legal risk with practical business solutions.
•    Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
•    Proficiency in Spanish and English, both written and verbal.