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Compliance Lawyer - Mexico City (Hybrid)

Clara · Mexico City / CMX / Mexico

Posted about a month ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
30 days
Clara 's roles stay open a median of 36 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Clara 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Clara
high
51 stale, 2 reposted of 129 open
Hiring momentum
161 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Compliance Lawyer at Clara, you will provide strategic legal and compliance guidance to support the company's operations and expansion in Latin America, particularly focusing on Mexican financial regulations. Your responsibilities will include navigating complex regulatory frameworks, advising on compliance-related matters, drafting and reviewing contracts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance into business processes. You will also have opportunities to leverage AI and automation tools to enhance compliance workflows.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Clara as an employer.

What you need

  • Law degree and active registration as a licensed lawyer in Mexico.
  • Proven experience in Mexican financial regulation, AML/CFT (Prevención de Lavado de Dinero), and compliance for regulated businesses.
  • A strong dual profile (Legal + Compliance), capable of seamlessly shifting between regulatory advisory, compliance operations oversight, and commercial/contractual support.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into practical business requirements.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to influence cross-functional stakeholders and explain evidence-based recommendations.
  • Experience or strong interest in using AI tools to automate workflows and improve legal/compliance processes.

Nice to have

  • Direct legal or compliance experience navigating SOFOM, SOFIPO, or crypto/stablecoin regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience reviewing customers or regulatory requirements in Brazil or Colombia.
  • Independent analytical skills using spreadsheets, SQL, or Python to monitor compliance metrics.
  • Basic proficiency in Portuguese, or a strong desire to learn it.
  • A good sense of humor.

What you get

  • Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP) from day one
  • Multicultural team with daily exposure to Portuguese, Spanish, and English (our corporate language)
  • Annual learning budget and internal accelerated development paths
  • High-ownership environment: we move fast, learn fast, and raise the bar — together
  • Smart, ambitious teammates — low ego, high impact
  • Flexible vacation and hybrid work model focused on results

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • The role requires navigating complex regulatory landscapes, which may involve high pressure and fast-paced decision-making.
  • The position emphasizes the use of AI and automation, which may require a willingness to adapt to new technologies and processes.

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Listed by Clara on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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