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.

Requirements

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.