Description
Legal Counsel in Monterrey (remote). Opportunity at an international company based in the United Kingdom building its teams in Mexico. Join a team with a culture of excellence and real growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead and own the Governance, Risk & Compliance function as a Legal Counsel.
- Execute compliance, AML, KYC, and fraud-prevention controls in line with regulation.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, regulatory, and security risks.
- Investigate alerts, cases, and unusual transactions and document conclusions.
- Prepare regulatory reports and handle authority requirements.
- Design, update, and monitor policies, controls, and risk matrices.
- Lead high-impact initiatives and mentor more junior team members.
Requirements
- Attention to detail, analytical judgment, and integrity.
- Familiarity with monitoring, GRC, or data-analysis tools.
- Certifications (CAMS, CISA, CRISC) are a plus depending on the role.
- Experience in compliance, risk, AML, fraud, legal, or audit depending on the role.
- Knowledge of Mexican financial regulation and international standards.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangement (according to the role's modality).
- A genuinely bilingual environment and exposure to international teams.
- Above-statutory benefits.
- Major medical and/or life insurance.
- Professional development plan and training budget.
- Vacation days above the legal minimum plus personal days.
How to apply
- Click “Apply now”.
- Complete your application following the steps.
- We’ll contact you about the next steps.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply?
- Click “Apply now” and complete your application following the steps. We’ll then contact you about the next steps.
- Is this role remote?
- This position is remote, based in Monterrey.
- Does it cost anything to apply?
- No. Applying through Talentosy is free for candidates.
