<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Clara is the leading platform in Latin America for companies to execute and manage every payment operation.</strong> More than 50,000 leading and fast-growing businesses run on our corporate cards, bill pay, financing and B2B payments, and in 2025 the Financial Times named Clara the region’s fastest-growing company. We’re passionate about helping every company we work with become more effective—and, through that, raising the region’s competitiveness. We’re ~400 people, backed by Notable Capital, Coatue, Kaszek, monashees, DST Global, ICONIQ, General Catalyst and Goldman Sachs, among others.</p></div><h3><strong>What you'll do</strong></h3> <p>We're looking for a <strong>Legal Specialist</strong> to be a cornerstone of Clara's Legal team in Mexico. In this senior individual contributor role, you will navigate a complex, evolving regulatory landscape and handle high-stakes legal work with significant autonomy. You will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and internal teams, owning the day-to-day legal operations of Clara's Mexican entity while ensuring local execution aligns seamlessly with our global standards across LATAM.</p> <ul> <li>Participate in high-stakes global financial transactions, including major loan facilities and other deals in the capital markets.</li> <li>Structure and negotiate equity and debt financing rounds including venture capital and private equity stakeholders.</li> <li>Own Clara's compliance with Mexican financial regulations, including SOFOM frameworks, AML obligations, data protection (LFPDPPP), and applicable CNBV and Banxico requirements.</li> <li>Manage communications, filings, and deadlines with regulatory bodies (CNBV, Banxico, Secretaría Anticorrupción y Buen Gobierno) and support responses to administrative requests or investigations.</li> <li>Engage with local, regional and global teams in the drafting, review, negotiation, and management of commercial agreements, including client contracts, supplier agreements, NDAs, and complex partnership deals.</li> <li>Lead legal negotiations on product-related matters, partnering closely with the Product, Sales, and Finance teams to enable business momentum while rigorously protecting Clara's interests.</li> <li>Collaborate with the Product team on the legal architecture of new launches ensuring regulatory risks are addressed at the design phase.</li> <li>Manage and protect Clara’s intellectual property portfolio, with a specific focus on executing trademark registrations, renewals, and monitoring across relevant jurisdictions.</li> <li>Maintain rigorous, up-to-date legal records across <strong>Google Drive</strong>, <strong>Slack</strong>, and internal legal management systems.</li> <li>Identify and implement process improvements, utilizing AI tools and automation to streamline contract workflows and legal research without adding headcount.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Who you are</strong></h3> <p><em>We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.</em></p> <p><strong>Must haves</strong></p> <ul> <li>Law degree and valid license to practice in Mexico (Cédula Profesional required).</li> <li>Minimum 5 years of legal experience in corporate, commercial, financial, or fintech law.</li> <li>Deep understanding of Mexican financial regulation, specifically SOFOM frameworks, AML/CFT obligations, CNBV/Banxico requirements, and LFPDPPP.</li> <li>Experience in a high-growth fintech, startup, or technology company—you understand that legal must act as a strategic business enabler, not just a gatekeeper.</li> <li>Proven track record in complex contract negotiation alongside commercial and product teams.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills—you can translate dense regulatory complexity into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders.</li> <li>Experience or interest in AI tools to automate legal workflows and optimize operations.</li> <li>Strong team-player, leadership and collaborative skills.</li> <li>Adaptability to fast-changing environments and proven role-specific execution with a strong sense of ownership.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Nice to haves</strong></p> <ul> <li>Direct experience working with or advising a SOFOM ENR or SOFOM ER entity.</li> <li>Knowledge of Mexican capital markets regulation, intellectual property, or cybersecurity frameworks applicable to financial institutions.</li> <li>Basic proficiency in Portuguese or a desire to learn it.</li> <li>Independent analytical skills using spreadsheets, SQL, or Python to evaluate operational metrics.</li> <li>A good sense of humor.</li> </ul> <p><br><br></p> <p><strong>Where we work</strong></p> <p>This is a hybrid role: you'll split your time between the office, customers and home. We don't set a minimum number of office days for most roles — you'll spend time in the office naturally, and most days during your ramp-up or when your leader asks.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><h2>Why Clara</h2> <ul> <li><strong>A high talent-density team</strong> driven to make an impact in Latin America — low ego, high ownership.</li> <li>Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP) from day one.</li> <li>An annual learning budget and accelerated development pat