Clara
- Legal Lead - Mexico
Legal Lead - Mexico
Mexico
Job description
Clara is the leading spend management platform for companies in Latin America. Our end-to-end solution includes our locally-issued corporate cards, a Bill Pay product, financing solutions, and our highly-rated software platform; already being used by thousands of the most successful companies across the region.
Clara is backed by top global and regional investors such as GGV Capital, Coatue, DST Global Partners, General Catalyst, monashees, Acrew Capital, Kaszek, Citius, Canary, Citi Ventures, Picus Capital, Avid Ventures, ICONIQ Growth, Endeavor Catalyst, Goldman Sachs, Accial Capital, and prominent angel investors.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Counsel to join our team as the Head of Legal in Mexico. This role requires a candidate with excellent communication skills, strong project management capabilities, and effective leadership qualities. The Legal Counsel will be responsible for overseeing legal matters in Mexico, negotiating with various stakeholders, and coordinating a team of legal professionals.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Counsel to join our team as the Head of Legal in Mexico. This role requires a candidate with excellent communication skills, strong project management capabilities, and effective leadership qualities. The Legal Counsel will be responsible for overseeing legal matters in Mexico, negotiating with various stakeholders, and coordinating a team of legal professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Provide effective leadership and communication within the legal team.
- Coordinate and manage legal projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to legal standards.
- Negotiate legal aspects related to products and collaborate with the product team.
- Collaborate with Country Managers and product teams on legal matters.
- Collaborate with external legal experts on specialized legal matters through a designated legal buffet.
- Manage and prioritize all legal issues, ensuring timely resolution.
Qualifications:
- Ideal candidate will have a background in fintech or technology companies.
- Familiarity with industry regulations and standards.
- Proficient in English; strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong negotiation and leadership skills.
- In-depth knowledge of intellectual property, fintech, corporate, commercial, and industrial property law.
- Familiarity with litigation processes.
- Tolerance for handling conflicts and ability to work under pressure.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity is a plus.
- Knowledge of Portuguese is a plus.
- Residence in Mexico City (CDMX) or nearby is preferred.
The way we do things is as important as what we do. That is why we operate on a set of carefully-identified values. They are what we expect from ourselves and each other in our day-to-day.
We value
* Clarity - Open and direct communication
* Simplicity - Pare things down to the essential
* Ownership - We're all owners and act like it
* Pride - Make quality products we're proud of
* Always Be Changing (ABC) - Continuous self-improvement
* Inclusivity - Every voice counts; we value each other for our shared mission and contributions
We are
* Shaping business finances in Latin America
* Driven by our 6 core values
* Proud of our inclusive and caring culture
* Certified as Top LinkedIn Startup
We offer
* Competitive salary & a robust stock ownership plan
* 100% flexible work model
* A set of benefits that are adaptable to your needs & way of life
* Opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment
* A chance to shape B2B payments in Latin America and increase the region’s economic competitiveness
