Legal Specialist (Especialista Legal) - Mexico City (Hybrid)

• →Law degree and valid license to practice in Mexico (Cédula Profesional required).
• →Minimum 5 years of legal experience in corporate, commercial, financial, or fintech law.
• →Deep understanding of Mexican financial regulation, specifically SOFOM frameworks, AML/CFT obligations, CNBV/Banxico requirements, and LFPDPPP.
• →Experience in a high-growth fintech, startup, or technology company—you understand that legal must act as a strategic business enabler, not just a gatekeeper.
• →Proven track record in complex contract negotiation alongside commercial and product teams.
• →Excellent verbal and written communication skills—you can translate dense regulatory complexity into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders.
• →Experience or interest in AI tools to automate legal workflows and optimize operations.
• →Strong team-player, leadership and collaborative skills.
• →Adaptability to fast-changing environments and proven role-specific execution with a strong sense of ownership.

• Direct experience working with or advising a SOFOM ENR or SOFOM ER entity.
• Knowledge of Mexican capital markets regulation, intellectual property, or cybersecurity frameworks applicable to financial institutions.
• Basic proficiency in Portuguese or a desire to learn it.
• Independent analytical skills using spreadsheets, SQL, or Python to evaluate operational metrics.
• A good sense of humor.

This is a hybrid role: you'll split your time between the office, customers and home. We don't set a minimum number of office days for most roles — you'll spend time in the office naturally, and most days during your ramp-up or when your leader asks.

• A high talent-density team driven to make an impact in Latin America — low ego, high ownership.
• Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP) from day one.
• An annual learning budget and accelerated development paths.
• English is our working language, with Spanish and Portuguese every day.

• Clarity — Open and direct communication: we say what we mean and give context where it matters.
• Simplicity — If it can be simpler, it should be.
• Ownership — We own everything we do, end to end. When something needs to happen, we don't wait.
• Pride — We hold ourselves to a high standard, and it shows in what we deliver.
• ABC (Always Be Changing) — We adapt fast, embrace change, and keep learning.
• Inclusivity — Diverse ideas, stories and perspectives build a better Clara.

If you meet the must-haves, apply — the nice-to-haves are a bonus, not a requirement.