Mexico City Corporate Counsel - International Compliance

Nearshore Business Solutions; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client is seeking a skilled Corporate Lawyer with experience in Mexican corporate law, entity formation, and statutory compliance to join their growing team in Mexico City. You will support international clients establishing and operating legal entities in Mexico, advising on governance, and ensuring regulatory filings are completed on time.

Excellent English communication and strong client-facing skills are essential for success in this role, which focuses on employment, contracts, and

Qualifications

• Law degree from a Mexican university and active license to practice law.
• Minimum 3 years in corporate or commercial law, preferably for foreign clients.
• Strong knowledge of Mexican corporate law, tax, and labor registrations.
• Fluent Spanish with professional-level English and excellent communication.
• Experience drafting incorporation documents, resolutions, and governance docs.

Responsibilities

• Support the incorporation of Mexican entities (S.A. de C.V., S. de R.L. de C.V.) and prepare bylaws.
• Coordinate tax registrations (RFC) and registrations with SAT.
• Manage employer registrations with IMSS and INFONAVIT for local payroll clients.
• Appoint local legal representatives when required and draft governance documents.
• Maintain corporate books, governance records, and filings; advise on structuring and timelines.
• Serve as primary legal contact for international clients, advising in English.
• Coordinate with notaries and authorities for filings and compliance.
• Provide legal guidance on employment, contracts, and corporate structuring.

Skills

Fluent Spanish

Professional English

Client-facing communication

Education

Law degree (Licenciatura en Derecho)

Active license to practice law in Mexico (Cédula Profesional)

Job description

Our client is seeking a skilled Corporate Lawyer with experience in Mexican corporate law, entity formation, and statutory compliance to join their growing team in Mexico City. You will support international clients establishing and operating legal entities in Mexico, advising on governance, and ensuring regulatory filings are completed on time.

Excellent English communication and strong client-facing skills are essential for success in this role, which focuses on employment, contracts, and