Government Relations Specialist

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Government Relations Specialist based in Mexico.

This is a full-time role focused on government relations, regulatory affairs, and public policy within the transportation and logistics <sector.You> will monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on business operations.The role combines regulatory analysis, stakeholder engagement, policy communication, and compliance <support.You> will contribute to policy briefs, reports, presentations, forums, and external meetings with relevant stakeholders.Your work will help protect organizational interests while ensuring awareness of evolving government requirements and market <regulations.You> will collaborate with internal leadership and external stakeholders in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.This opportunity is well suited to a legally qualified professional with strong public affairs experience, analytical capabilities, and excellent negotiation skills.

Accountabilities

• Act as a subject-matter resource on regulatory matters, particularly those involving product, policy, legislative, and regulatory changes.
• Monitor and analyze government legislation, regulatory developments, market rules, and procedures that may affect the organization.
• Prepare policy briefs, regulatory reports, presentations, and other materials to communicate relevant developments and recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate on the preparation and organization of forums, meetings, and stakeholder gatherings to exchange information regarding business activities and potential legislation.
• Support efforts to ensure organizational interests are represented and protected during legislative and regulatory proceedings.
• Represent the organization at assigned external business and stakeholder meetings, communicating positions and gathering relevant market and regulatory intelligence.
• Maintain regulatory databases and tracking systems to ensure legislative and policy developments are accurately documented and accessible.
• Participate in developing and maintaining policies and programs that promote awareness of government legislation and regulatory issues across the organization.
• Advise management on regulatory and compliance matters and support efforts to ensure business activities remain aligned with applicable legal requirements.
• Independently resolve moderately complex regulatory and public affairs issues while escalating higher-complexity matters to the appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with government representatives, industry stakeholders, and other relevant external parties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law.
• Current license to practice law in Mexico.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in public affairs, government relations, regulatory affairs, or a closely related field.
• Experience in the transportation and logistics industry is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of legislative, regulatory, and government relations processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and persuasive reports, presentations, and policy materials.
• Highly analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex regulatory information.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence representing an organization in external meetings and forums.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage moderately complex issues with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to monitor multiple regulatory developments and priorities simultaneously.
• Professionalism, discretion, and a proactive approach to identifying regulatory risks and opportunities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary.
• Savings fund.
• Healthcare benefits package.
• Food coupons.
• Life insurance.
• Christmas bonus.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, entrepreneurial-minded work environment.
• Opportunities to develop and implement your own strategies and ideas.
• Potential flexibility between on-site work in Querétaro and remote work, depending on the role arrangement.
• Inclusive workplace committed to equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination.