Corporate Lawyer

Job Title: Corporate Lawyer
Location: Mexico City, Mexico (On-site)
Type of Contract: Full-Time
Salary Range: Market Rates
Language Requirements: Fluent Spanish and professional-level English (written and verbal)

Our client is seeking a skilled Corporate Lawyer with experience in Mexican corporate law, entity formation, and statutory compliance to join their growing team. You will play a key role in supporting international clients establishing and operating legal entities in Mexico while providing ongoing corporate legal and compliance guidance. Your work will directly impact clients' successful market entry, regulatory compliance, and long-term corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the incorporation of Mexican legal entities, including S.A. de C.V. and S. de R.L. de C.V., by preparing and filing incorporation documents and corporate by-laws.
• Coordinate initial tax registrations (RFC) and related registrations with SAT.
• Manage employer registrations with IMSS (Registro Patronal, Digital Certificate, IDSE access) and INFONAVIT Portal Empresarial for clients establishing local payroll operations.
• Act as, or coordinate the appointment of, local legal representatives for client entities when required.
• Draft, review, and maintain powers of attorney, board resolutions, shareholder resolutions, and other corporate governance documentation.
• Ensure ongoing statutory compliance by maintaining corporate books, governance records, and coordinating beneficial ownership and regulatory filings.
• Serve as the primary legal contact for international clients and referral partners, providing guidance in English on entity structuring, compliance timelines, and documentation requirements.
• Provide legal advice on employment law, commercial contracts, and corporate structuring matters.
• Coordinate with notaries public (Notarios Públicos) and government authorities to facilitate incorporations and compliance filings.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Law degree (Licenciatura en Derecho) from an accredited Mexican university.
• Active license to practice law in Mexico (Cédula Profesional).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate or commercial law, preferably supporting foreign-owned companies or international clients.
• Strong knowledge of Mexican corporate law, tax registration procedures, and social security and labor registration requirements.
• Experience drafting incorporation documents, powers of attorney, shareholder resolutions, board resolutions, and related corporate legal documentation.
• Fluent Spanish and professional-level English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client-facing experience with the ability to explain legal concepts and regulatory requirements to international clients.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple corporate matters and regulatory deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting global EOR, PEO, or international business expansion service providers.
• Familiarity with cross-border corporate structuring and advising multinational clients.
• Experience managing beneficial ownership filings and AML/KYC corporate compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating with referral partners, international legal teams, and government authorities.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance best practices for foreign-owned entities.