Career Biography

My name is Aneth González Cantú, and I am a Senior Attorney at Dollar General Mexico (Mi Súper Dollar General). I support and advise the company’s real estate, construction and expansion initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams to facilitate business growth while ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Over the past two years as Dollar General Mexico’s in-house counsel, I have contributed to the successful development and opening of stores across Mexico, helping support the company’s long-term expansion strategy. I am passionate about developing practical legal solutions, improving processes and serving as a strategic business partner in a fast-growing retail environment.

What piece of work or project over the past year are you most proud of, and why was it particularly significant for the business?

The project I am most proud of is supporting Dollar General’s continued expansion in Mexico. As part of the legal team supporting the real estate and development functions, I help facilitate the growth of our store footprint while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Over the past two years, I have worked closely with teams responsible for site selection, real estate transactions, construction and store development. It has been especially rewarding to see the legal function serve as a strategic partner in enabling business growth. To date, we have successfully opened 22 stores in Mexico, each requiring close collaboration among legal, real estate, construction, operations, supply chain, human resources, commercial teams and external advisers.

What makes this work particularly meaningful is its direct contribution to our mission of serving more Mexican families by providing access to quality products at affordable prices. Supporting expansion requires balancing commercial objectives, operational timelines and legal compliance. Being part of a team that is building Dollar General’s long-term presence in Mexico while maintaining strong governance standards has been both challenging and highly rewarding.

Have you been involved in any initiatives to improve legal processes, introduce new ways of working or make the legal function more efficient?

Yes. One of my key priorities has been developing processes and tools that improve efficiency, increase consistency and enable the legal team to better support a rapidly growing business.

As Dollar General continues to expand in Mexico, transaction volumes and legal requests have increased significantly. To support this growth, I have participated in the development and implementation of internal processes, approval workflows, checklists, contract administration tools and practical guidance materials for business teams. These initiatives help create alignment across departments and provide greater clarity regarding legal requirements and internal controls.

I have also worked on standardising documentation and contract management practices, particularly in the areas of real estate and construction. By creating scalable and repeatable processes, the legal team can focus more time on strategic matters while maintaining strong compliance standards.

I believe one of the most valuable contributions an in-house lawyer can make is translating legal complexity into practical solutions that help the business move efficiently and make informed decisions. Continuous improvement and simplification remain important focus areas in my role.

What excites you most about the future of the in-house legal profession, and where do you hope to continue developing your career?

What excites me most about the future of the in-house legal profession is the growing opportunity for lawyers to serve as true business partners. Today, in-house counsel are expected not only to identify and mitigate legal risks but also to contribute to business strategy, operational efficiency and sustainable growth. I find that evolution both challenging and rewarding.

I am particularly interested in how legal teams can leverage technology, process optimisation and cross-functional collaboration to deliver greater value to their organisations. As businesses operate in increasingly dynamic environments, in-house lawyers play a critical role in helping organisations navigate complexity while supporting innovation and sound decision-making.

Looking ahead, I hope to continue growing alongside Dollar General’s expansion in Mexico and contributing to its mission of serving others. Being part of a company that invests in new communities and provides greater access to affordable products for Mexican families is highly motivating. My goal is to continue developing as a strategic legal adviser who supports business growth while upholding strong compliance, governance and risk management standards.

Ultimately, I am excited by the opportunity to help open more stores across Mexico and contribute to a business that creates a positive impact for families through greater access to quality products, meaningful savings and a convenient shopping experience.