Compliance Lawyer - Mexico City (Hybrid)

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Clara is the fastest-growing company in Latin America. We've built the leading solution for companies to make and manage all their payments. We already help over 20,000 large and growing businesses operate with agility and financial clarity through locally issued corporate cards, bill pay, financing, and a powerful B2B platform built for scale.

Clara is backed by some of the most successful investors in the world, including top regional VCs like monashees, Kaszek, and Canary, and leading global funds like Notable Capital, Coatue, DST Global Partners, ICONIQ Growth, General Catalyst, Citi Ventures, SV Angel, Citius, Endeavor Catalyst, and Goldman Sachs - in addition to dozens of angel investors and local family offices. 

We’re building the financial infrastructure that powers high-performing organizations across the region. We invite you to join us if you want to be part of a fast-paced environment that will accelerate your career and support you to do some of the best work of your life alongside a passionate and committed team distributed across the Americas.

What you'll do

We’re looking for a Compliance Lawyer to join our Compliance team and act as a strategic advisor for our rapidly expanding business in Latin America. This role moves beyond operational queues to focus on regulatory analysis, legal risk management, and compliance advisory. You will serve as a dual Legal and Compliance expert, supporting the business across our current operations and strategic roadmap, including SOFOM, Fleetcard, stablecoins, and our upcoming SOFIPO process.

• Act as a dual Legal and Compliance expert, providing actionable regulatory guidance to Product, Commercial, and Operations teams to ensure compliance without slowing down business momentum.

• Navigate and advise on Mexican financial regulations, overseeing complex AML/CFT (Prevención de Lavado de Dinero) matters, corporate structures, UBOs, and powers of attorney.

• Support Clara's regulatory transition and expansion in Mexico, actively contributing to the legal and compliance structuring for our SOFIPO process, stablecoin initiatives, and Fleetcard offerings.

• Draft, review, and advise on compliance-related provisions in commercial contracts, product terms, and partnerships as needed.

• Serve as an escalation point for complex KYC/KYB and due diligence cases, providing clear, evidence-based legal recommendations and drafting objective case notes.

• Collaborate cross-functionally using Slack and Google Drive to embed compliance into product design and operational workflows from day one.

• Identify opportunities to use AI and workflow automation (such as N8N) to streamline legal research, regulatory monitoring, and compliance reviews, making the function more scalable.

Who you are

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.

Must haves

• 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.

• Adaptability to fast-changing environments, with proven role-specific execution in navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

Nice to haves

• 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.

Why join Clara

At Clara, you’ll have the autonomy, speed, and support to make meaningful impact — not just on your team, but on how organizations are run across Latin America.

Who we are

• 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.

What we believe in

• #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.

What we offer

• 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

If you’re ready for growth, ownership, and impact — apply now and help us redefine B2B finance in Latin America.

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Clara’s Hybrid Policy

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.