Legal Contracts & Corporate Affairs Analyst

About the Role

At NOVACARD, we're looking for a Legal Contracts & Corporate Affairs Analyst to support NOVAPLAZO and our growing operations in Mexico.

You will work across commercial contracting, corporate affairs, AML/KYC compliance, and financial regulation, partnering with Operations, Finance, Product, Commercial, and other teams.

What You'll Do

Contracts & Corporate Affairs

• Review, negotiate, and formalize merchant, supplier, and commercial agreements, including NDAs.
• Review key clauses related to data protection, intellectual property, confidentiality, liability, and termination.
• Manage contract documentation, version control, signatures, and corporate files.
• Support shareholder meetings, powers of attorney, corporate records, and filings before the RPC and SAT.
• Coordinate corporate matters with notaries, financial institutions, and internal stakeholders.

Compliance & Legal Support

• Support AML/KYC compliance under LFPIORPI and applicable regulations.
• Review and validate customer and corporate documentation.
• Support monthly notices and reporting before the UIF.
• Assist with regulatory matters involving Banxico, CONDUSEF, PROFECO, and other relevant authorities.
• Provide day-to-day legal support to Operations, Product, Commercial, and Finance teams.

What We're Looking For

• Law degree (Licenciatura en Derecho) and valid Mexican professional license (cédula profesional).
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in sector.
• Experience in commercial contracts and corporate law.
• Knowledge of Mexican corporate and commercial regulations.
• Knowledge of AML regulations (LFPIORPI) and KYC processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and legal writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple legal matters and deadlines simultaneously.
• Intermediate to advanced English.

Nice to Have

• Experience in fintech, financial services, acquiring, payments, or regulated industries.
• Knowledge of financial regulation and data protection (LFPDPPP).
• Experience with electronic signature and document management platforms.
• Postgraduate studies in Corporate, Financial, or Regulatory Law.