Legal Analyst – Contracts & Regulatory Compliance (Mexico)

About the role

We are looking for a detail‑oriented Legal Analyst to join our Mexico legal team. Reporting to the Legal Manager – Mexico, you will provide specialised support on contracts, corporate governance, procurement and regulatory matters for our Mexican operating entity (SOFOM). This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in complex financial regulatory environments and can deliver accurate legal guidance.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate non‑disclosure agreements with vendors and business partners.
• Coordinate notary registrations and formalisation of corporate and commercial documents.
• Support design, implementation and maintenance of internal policies and controls for the Mexico operation.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies, conduct periodic reviews and follow‑up on remediation items.
• Manage procurement contracts and vendor agreements in collaboration with business areas.
• Ensure compliance with the regulatory framework applicable to SOFOMs, including LGOAAC, CNBV and Banco de México provisions.
• Assist with CONDUSEF obligations such as registration of adhesion contracts, fee disclosures and reporting.
• Support anti‑money‑laundering and counter‑terrorist financing compliance under LFPIORPI, including filings with the UIF.
• Prepare filings, registrations and authorisations required by Mexican regulators.
• Assist the Legal Manager with corporate governance matters, including board and committee materials.
• Collaborate with other legal team members to ensure consistent support across jurisdictions.
• Contribute to improving internal legal processes and documentation standards.

Required profile

• Law degree (Licenciatura en Derecho) completed.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in law firms or in‑house legal departments.
• Advanced proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Demonstrated experience with financial regulatory frameworks and corporate governance.

Required skills

• Contract drafting and negotiation.
• Knowledge of Mexican financial regulatory statutes (LGOAAC, CNBV, Banco de México, CONDUSEF, LFPIORPI).
• Corporate governance and compliance monitoring.
• Anti‑money‑laundering (AML) and counter‑terrorist financing compliance.