Legal Associate (Asociado Legal) - Mexico City (Hybrid)

We're looking for a Legal Associate to join Clara’s Legal team in Mexico. You’ll play a key role in ensuring Clara’s local operations remain compliant, well-documented, and legally sound. Working closely with our Legal Lead and global teams, you'll manage operational legal work that supports our business goals while reducing risks, with a primary focus on supporting our local Mexican entity and stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• →Drafting, reviewing, and organizing commercial contracts, NDAs, and corporate documentation.
• →Providing legal support across internal teams—especially Sales, Finance, and Operations—to ensure interests are well represented.
• →Supporting Clara’s compliance with Mexican regulations, particularly regarding data protection (LFPDPPP) and AML frameworks.
• →Managing communications and deadlines with regulatory bodies, including the CNBV and Banxico, with support from senior counsel.
• →Assisting in responses to administrative requests, extrajudicial notifications, and potential investigations by local authorities.
• →Maintaining up-to-date legal files and records across tools like Google Drive and Slack.
• →Collaborating with the global Legal team to align on standards and policies across LatAm while ensuring local execution.

We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

• Law degree and valid license to practice in Mexico.
• 1–3 years of legal experience in corporate, commercial, or financial law.
• Working proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Experience or interest in AI tools to automate workflows and document management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with internal and external clients.
• High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership over deliverables.
• Adaptability to fast-changing environments typical of a high-growth fintech.

• Previous experience in a startup, fintech, or technology environment.
• Familiarity with Mexican financial regulation and AML laws.
• Basic proficiency in Portuguese or a desire to learn it.
• Independent analytical skills using spreadsheets.
• A good sense of humor.

• We’re the leading B2B fintech for spend management in Latin America.

• Certified as one of the world's fastest-growing companies, a Great Place to Work, and a LinkedIn Top Startup.

• Passionate about making Latin America more prosperous and competitive.

• Constantly innovating to build financial infrastructure that enables each of our customers to thrive.

• Product-led, high-talent-density culture — designed for builders who raise the bar.

• Proud of our open, inclusive, and values-driven environment.

• #Clarity. We say things clearly, directly, and proactively.

• #Simplicity. We reduce noise to focus on what really matters.

• #Ownership. We take responsibility and never wait to be told.

• #Pride. We build products and experiences we’re proud of.

• #Always Be Changing (ABC). We grow through feedback, risk-taking, and action.

• #Inclusivity. Every voice counts. Everyone contributes to our mission.

Claridians in a hybrid mode split their time between working from the office, talking to or visiting customers, or working from home. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for each individual and team.

We don't enforce a minimum number of days for most roles, but you're expected to spend time at the office organically, and be at the office most days during your ramp-up or when required by your leader.