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

Clara · Mexico City / CMX / Mexico

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Clara 's roles stay open a median of 72 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Clara 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Clara
high
129 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
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Clara 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Clara .

About this role

As a Legal Specialist at Clara, you will play a crucial role in navigating the regulatory landscape in Mexico while managing the legal operations of the company's local entity. Your responsibilities will include handling high-stakes financial transactions, ensuring compliance with Mexican regulations, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with various teams to support business initiatives. This position offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence legal strategies in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
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 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
  • Proven track record in complex contract negotiation alongside commercial and product teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have

  • 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

What you get

  • Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP) from day one
  • Multicultural team with daily exposure to Portuguese, Spanish, and English
  • Annual learning budget and internal accelerated development paths
  • High-ownership environment
  • Flexible vacation and hybrid work model focused on results

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role involves significant autonomy and high-stakes legal work
  • Fast-paced environment may require adaptability and quick decision-making

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Listed by Clara on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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