Legal Compliance Project Manager

Samsara; Xico; A distancia; MXN 1,284,000 - 1,652,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading tech company in Mexico is seeking a Legal Compliance Project Manager to oversee compliance across various regulatory domains. The role involves defining initiatives, managing risks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Law or a related field, 5+ years of compliance experience, and fluency in English and Spanish. This remote position does not offer relocation assistance.

Formación

• 5 years of demonstrated experience in compliance management.
• Strong background working on compliance audits and liaising with auditors.
• Experience with risk assessment, project management, and compliance reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Define and lead compliance initiatives as part of the Legal Compliance team.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and devise strategies for business objectives.
• Identify and manage compliance risks while resolving issues.

Conocimientos

Fluency in English and Spanish

Compliance management experience

Regulatory detail management

Technical writing skills

Project management skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or International Trade

Herramientas

AI tools

Descripción del empleo

About the role

Samsara is searching for a resourceful and ambitious Legal Compliance Project Manager based in Mexico to define and direct the path for successful compliance across the company, with a particular focus on third‑party risk management trade. In this role you will be a critical foundational pillar for helping Samsara maintain compliance in a number of areas globally, including trade, FCPA / anti‑bribery, government contracts, security, privacy, Samsara’s own Code of Conduct, and other policies.

• This role is essential in leading compliance initiatives across various regulatory domains, supporting key teams such as Sales, Product Engineering, Customer Support, and Supply Chain with a focus on technology compliance, risk mitigation, and regulatory alignment.

You will be part of the Legal Compliance team, collaborating extensively with other functions like Finance, Product, IT, and Supply Chain to ensure requirements are understood and controls are implemented correctly. You will also play a crucial role in engaging with external parties, including auditors, regulators, and customers as needed.

This position requires an independent yet collaborative individual who excels in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

This is a remote role based in Mexico. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.

You should apply if:

You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real‑world impact, helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly ensure workers return home safely.

You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, with countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper‑growth environment.

You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.

You want to be with the best: At Samsara we win together, celebrate together, and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high‑caliber team that will encourage you to do your best.

Responsibilities

Define, Lead, and Enhance Compliance Initiatives: Direct various compliance initiatives as part of the Legal Compliance team, contributing broadly to the growth and success of Compliance at Samsara.

Monitor and Strategize Regulatory Compliance: Track relevant legal and regulatory developments in substantive areas, including tariffs, trade sanctions, and environmental obligations, devising and implementing strategies to use those developments to drive business objectives.

Support Cross‑Functional Teams in Compliance Matters: Provide guidance on technology compliance, particularly in Mexico, and communicate compliance requirements to teams across Sales, Finance, Product, IT, Legal, Customer Support, and Supply Chain.

Risk Management and Issue Resolution: Identify, assess, and manage compliance risks, working closely with cross‑functional and project teams to identify appropriate solutions.

Manage Remediation Efforts: Oversee, manage, track, and report on compliance‑related remediations to project teams and Samsara executives, ensuring all issues are resolved effectively.

Provide Guidance and Consultation: Act as a trusted advisor on compliance matters across the organization, providing ongoing guidance and consultation and ensuring regulatory alignment.

Innovate with AI for Process Efficiency: Apply AI tools creatively to streamline compliance workflows, automate routine tasks, and design scalable process improvements that enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.

Mexico‑Specific Responsibilities (with Attorney oversight)

Product Compliance: Collaborate with Hardware Compliance teams to maintain certifications, including NOM, ANCE, NYCE, etc.

Trade Compliance: Partner with Logistics and Operations teams to help manage import / export processes, liaising with customs authorities and other third parties (customs brokers, 3PL providers, carriers) when needed.

Minimum requirements for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, International Trade, or a related field with a strong academic record.
• Proven experience in compliance management (5 years demonstrated experience) with a solid understanding of North America and international relations.
• Fluency in English and Spanish with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong ability to manage complex cross‑functional projects with attention to regulatory details. You have the broad vision to bring large and multi‑stepped projects to completion.
• Strong background working on compliance audits and acting as a liaison between the business and auditors during on‑site activities. Successful experience managing and working with auditors.
• Clear, concise, and persuasive technical writer, comfortable explaining technical concepts to business executives.
• Experience with risk assessment, project management, and compliance reporting; ability to investigate technical details, identify risks, and propose realistic solutions.
• Aptitude for developing and maintaining strong working cross‑functional relationships.
• Creative and analytical mindset with experience leveraging AI tools to enhance compliance workflows, drive efficiency, and implement scalable process improvements.

An ideal candidate also has

• 2 years experience at a Big 4 audit firm and/or in‑house compliance or risk management role.
• Superb ability to represent data in graphical form.
• Working knowledge of EAR, OFAC and AML regulations.