Legal Analyst

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented, strategic Legal Analyst to join our legal team in Mexico City. In this role, you will provide specialized legal support with a core focus on contracts, corporate governance, procurement, and regulatory matters for our Mexican operating entity (SOFOM). Working closely with and reporting to the Legal Manager – Mexico, you will be key to driving compliance, mitigating risks, and safeguarding the company's interests.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in navigating complex financial regulatory frameworks and possesses a sharp eye for corporate governance and risk management. If you are an articulate communicator, highly organized, and eager to deliver accurate, high-impact legal guidance in a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity to play a vital role in our ongoing success and growth in Mexico.

Key Responsibilities :

• Draft, review and negotiate non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with counterparties, vendors and business partners;
• Coordinate notary registrations and other formalization requirements for corporate and commercial documents in Mexico;
• Support the design, implementation and maintenance of internal policies and controls applicable to the Mexico operation, ensuring alignment with the regulatory framework applicable to SOFOMs;
• Monitor compliance with internal policies and controls, including periodic reviews and follow-up on remediation items;
• Review and manage procurement-related contracts and vendor agreements, coordinating with the relevant business areas;
• Monitor and support compliance with the regulatory framework applicable to Sociedades Financieras de Objeto Múltiple (SOFOM), including the Ley General de Organizaciones y Actividades Auxiliares del Crédito (LGOAAC) and applicable CNBV and Banco de México provisions;
• Support CONDUSEF-related obligations, including registration of adhesion contracts (REDECO), fee and CAT (Costo Anual Total) disclosures, and reporting to the Buró de Entidades Financieras;
• Support anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (PLD/AML) compliance under the Ley Federal para la Prevención e Identificación de Operaciones con Recursos de Procedencia Ilícita (LFPIORPI), including filings with the Unidad de Inteligencia Financiera (UIF), in coordination with the Compliance & AML team;
• Support the preparation of filings, registrations and authorizations required by Mexican regulators;
• Assist the Legal Manager – Mexico with corporate governance matters, including board and committee materials;
• Collaborate with other legal team members and business areas to ensure consistent legal support across jurisdictions;
• Assist in improving internal legal processes and documentation standards for the Mexico team.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Mandatory Education: Law degree (Licenciatura en Derecho), completed;
• 4-6 years of experience;
• Advanced Spanish / Advanced English is required;
• Previous experience in law firms or in-house legal departments, ideally supporting SOFOMs, banks, fintechs or other regulated financial entities;
• Experience with corporate governance, contracts and regulatory compliance matters, including familiarity with the SOFOM regulatory framework (LGOAAC, CONDUSEF, CNBV) and PLD/AML obligations under the LFPIORPI.