Legal Associate - Corporate Governance & Regulatory (Xico)

Overview

Klar is on a mission to democratize financial services in Mexico—because half of the population still doesn’t have access to a bank account. We’re building the future of fintech with a rich set of debit and credit products, and we’ve already served over 7 million users since our launch in ****!

Position

Legal Associate – Full‑time position based in our Mexico City office with a hybrid model. We’re looking forward to seeing you in the office 3 times per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage the corporate control of the group’s entities (corporate books, powers of attorney, notices, minutes, corporate structure, etc.).
• Prepare, coordinate, and follow up on:
  • Shareholders’ meetings
  • Board of Directors meetings
  • Unanimous resolutions adopted outside of meetings
  • Committee and internal governance body minutes
• Manage the corporate and regulatory calendar (shareholders’ meetings, board sessions, committees, recurring obligations, etc.).
• Draft and review corporate documentation (notices, minutes, resolutions, powers of attorney, certifications, etc.).
• Manage and monitor litigation matters, including:
  • Status tracking of each case (filed and received claims/lawsuits)
  • Deadlines and procedural calendars
  • Coordination with external law firms
• Support compliance with regulatory obligations before authorities such as the National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV), Bank of Mexico (BANXICO), and National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services (CONDUSEF).
• Coordinate with notaries, external counsel, and internal teams.
• Support in‑person legal and regulatory procedures, including filings, court follow‑ups, and interactions with authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• 2+ years of experience in: Corporate governance / corporate law; Law firm, notary office, or in‑house legal roles (experience with regulated entities is a plus).
• Advanced English level.
• Strong legal drafting skills and clear communication abilities (written and verbal).
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and responsible.
• Interest and comfort in using AI tools to improve efficiency, organization, and day‑to‑day legal work.
• Experience working with regulated financial entities.
• Experience preparing corporate minutes and managing corporate books.
• Experience filing legal documents before courts or regulatory authorities.
• Experience managing or tracking litigation matters.

Offer

• Competitive salary based on performance and experience.
• Chance of earning Klar stock options.
• 15 days of paid vacation per year; plus extended maternity and paternity leaves.
• Vacation premium.
• 30 days of Christmas bonus.
• Food vouchers.
• Medical Insurance.
• Computer devices.
• Wellhub subscription to offer mental and physical health.
• Sponsored coaching and therapy sessions via Modern Health.
• A modern centrally located office in Mexico City with free drinks, snacks, and regular social events.
• International work environment with amazing and highly skilled people.
• A world class team that helps you evolve your skills in areas you’re interested in.

EEO Statement

Klar is a safe place for everyone! We trust our highly skilled and diverse team and we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for new talents to flourish. We value diversity and welcome all applications regardless of gender.