Jr. Compliance Lawyer

Jr. Compliance Lawyer

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Compliance Lawyer to join our Legal & Compliance team. This is a great opportunity for a final-semester law student or recent graduate who is eager to build a career in the financial industry, gain hands-on experience in regulatory matters, and work alongside experienced legal professionals. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured, detail-oriented work and wants to develop a strong foundation in legal and compliance operations within a fast-paced fintech environment.

Location: Mexico City

Challenges that await you:

• Own the day-to-day management of incoming legal and compliance requests, ensuring timely, accurate, and well-documented responses. This will be the core responsibility of the role.

• Review, organize, prioritize, and follow up on requests received from internal stakeholders, maintaining clear communication throughout the process.

• Support the tracking and coordination of regulatory matters, ensuring documentation is complete and deadlines are met.

• Conduct legal research and preliminary investigations to support the Legal & Compliance team.

• Help identify applicable regulations and understand what actions are permitted under current legal frameworks.

• Prepare, organize, and maintain legal documentation, administrative records, and regulatory files.

• Collaborate with different business areas to gather information required for legal and regulatory processes.

• Support the Legal & Compliance team with day-to-day operational and administrative activities while gaining exposure to financial regulation and compliance.

What makes you a great fit:

• First Year Graduate (or final-semester Law student) with an interest in financial law, regulatory matters, or corporate law.

• Strong interest in developing a career in financial regulation, compliance, or corporate law.

• Advanced English and Spanish (mandatory).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with professionalism when interacting with internal and external stakeholders.

• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.

• Comfortable managing operational and administrative responsibilities with accuracy and consistency.

• Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for assigned tasks.

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to data privacy (personal data protection) or financial regulation.

• Previous internship or extracurricular experience in legal, compliance, or regulatory matters.

• Interest in working within the fintech or financial services industry.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation in legal and compliance operations while working in one of the fastest-growing fintech environments. You'll gain exposure to financial regulation, collaborate with experienced professionals, and develop practical knowledge that will support your long-term career growth in Legal & Compliance.