Junior 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.