In-House Counsel, Family Office

AP Executive; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A prominent family office in Mexico is seeking an experienced in-house counsel to manage legal matters with a focus on Corporate and Tax Law. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience, a strong legal background, and fluency in English and Spanish. This role offers a highly competitive salary and requires travel. Interested candidates should email their CV detailing relevant legal experience.

Formación

• Active bar licence in Mexico is essential.
• Professional experience of at least 6 years in law firms or multinational companies.
• Fluent in English and Spanish with strong drafting skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide comprehensive advice on corporate and tax matters.
• Develop long-term business-aligned legal strategies.
• Negotiate leases and manage compliance.
• Liaise with fiscal authorities.

Conocimientos

Corporate Law

International Law

Tax Law

Compliance

Risk Management

Educación

Law degree with postgraduate studies in Corporate, International, or Tax Law

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

The family office of one of Mexico's most prominent families is seeking an in‑house counsel with a generalist profile and solid background in either Corporate Law or International, or Tax Law to handle matters for the family office and family members. Complex negotiations across multiple jurisdictions are fundamental to the role as well as having strategic vision, and of course, discretion.

Key Responsibilities

The role will entail,

Providing comprehensive advice on corporate, tax and regulatory matters in Mexico, USA and offshore jurisdictions.

Review and maintain trusts, offshore entities, and US LLCs.

Advise on corporate governance.

Develop long‑term business‑aligned legal strategies.

Design and implement complex international corporate structures for tax efficiency and asset protection.

• Coordinate entity formations, reorganisations, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Liaise with external tax and legal advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
• Supervise legal budgets ensuring cost effective service.
• Selection of specialist advisors for specific transactions.
• Prepare shareholder and governance agreements.
• Review real estate, yacht, aircraft and other asset transactions.
• Negotiate leases, security, and service agreements.
• Compliance and risk management – AML / KYC, FATCA, CRS and data privacy.
• Liaise with fiscal authorities to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a law degree with postgraduate studies in Corporate, International, or Tax Law. An active bar licence in Mexico is essential. Certifications in compliance or international taxation will be valued. Professional experience of at least 6 years either in a top international law firm or multi‑national company, with a proven track record in complex structures and cross‑border transactions is required; family office experience preferred. Spoken and written English and Spanish should be native or fluent with the ability to draft in both languages. The role will necessitate travel.

Compensation

Salary and compensation will be highly competitive.

How to Apply

To express your interest in the role and for further information, please email your current CV to in strictest confidence. Your CV should detail legal experience and transactions.