Corporate & Commercial Associate

At RÖDL México, we advise international companies doing business in Mexico, particularly European groups with ongoing operational, commercial, corporate, employment and compliance needs.

We are currently looking for a business-oriented lawyer to join our Legal Practice in Mexico City.

This position is ideal for someone with strong experience in commercial contracts, day-to-day corporate advisory and practical legal support for multinational companies-beyond purely corporate housekeeping work.

Main Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial, operational and corporate agreements, as well as providing practical legal support for day-to-day business operations
• Day-to-day legal advisory for multinational companies operating in Mexico
• Support in corporate, compliance and regulatory matters
• Support in labor and employment related advisory matters from a preventive and business-oriented perspective
• Participation in corporate restructurings, transactional and governance matters
• Coordination with multidisciplinary teams including tax, accounting, payroll, HR and audit
• Direct communication with international clients and foreign management teams
• Practical legal support for operational business decisions
• Follow-up and independent handling of client requests and ongoing matters

Profile

We are looking for someone who is:

• Business-oriented and practical
• Proactive and solution-driven
• Comfortable interacting directly with international clients
• Highly organized and responsive
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Interested in understanding clients’ businesses and contributing to long-term client relationships
• Interested in long-term professional growth within an international environment
• Interested in legal innovation, process optimization and efficient legal service delivery.

Requirements

• Law degree from a recognized university
• Approximately 4–6 years of relevant professional experience
• Strong experience in:
• Commercial contracts
• Day-to-day corporate advisory
• Business operations support
• Regulatory/compliance matters
• Exposure to labor/employment advisory matters is highly valued
• Experience advising multinational companies is highly preferred
• Experience or interest in legal operations, legal tech tools or process improvement initiatives is a plus
• Commercially minded with a proactive and growth-oriented mindset
• Advanced English (written and spoken) is mandatory
• Previous experience at an international law firm, multidisciplinary firm, Big 4 or in-house legal department is preferred

What We Offer

• Exposure to international and cross-border matters
• Direct interaction with multinational clients and management teams
• Dynamic work involving operational, contractual and strategic legal matters
• Professional growth within an international multidisciplinary firm
• Collaborative and international work environment
• Competitive compensation package

Location: Santa Fe/Mexico City or Reforma/Mexico City