Job Title: Corporate Lawyer
Location: Tijuana, Mexico (On-site)
Type of Contract: Full-Time
Salary Range: Market Rates
Language Requirements: Fluent Spanish and professional-level English (written and verbal)

Our client is seeking a skilled Corporate Lawyer with experience in Mexican corporate law, entity formation, and statutory compliance to join their growing team. You will play a key role in supporting international and cross-border clients establishing and operating legal entities in Mexico, particularly within the Baja California and Tijuana business environment . Your work will directly impact clients’ successful market entry, regulatory compliance, and long-term corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the incorporation of Mexican legal entities, including S.A. de C.V. and S. de R.L. de C.V. , by preparing and filing incorporation documents and corporate by-laws.
- Coordinate initial tax registrations (RFC ) and related registrations with SAT .
- Manage employer registrations with IMSS , including Registro Patronal, Digital Certificate, and IDSE access, as well as INFONAVIT Portal Empresarial for clients establishing local payroll operations.
- Act as, or coordinate the appointment of, local legal representatives for client entities when required.
- Draft, review, and maintain powers of attorney, board resolutions, shareholder resolutions, and other corporate governance documentation.
- Coordinate with Baja California notaries, the Registro Público de la Propiedad y del Comercio, and other local government authorities to facilitate incorporations, registrations, and compliance filings.
- Advise foreign-owned and U.S.-based companies on Mexico–U.S. cross-border corporate matters, entity structuring,



and ongoing Mexican legal compliance.

Must-Have Qualifications

- Law degree (Licenciatura en Derecho ) from an accredited Mexican university.
- Active license to practice law in Mexico (Cédula Profesional ).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate or commercial law, preferably supporting foreign-owned companies, U.S.-based clients, or international businesses operating in Mexico.
- Strong knowledge of Mexican corporate law, tax registration procedures, and social security and labor registration requirements.
- Experience drafting incorporation documents, powers of attorney, shareholder resolutions, board resolutions, and related corporate legal documentation.
- Familiarity with Baja California corporate and regulatory practices , including experience coordinating with local notaries and government authorities.
- Fluent Spanish and professional-level English with excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise international clients on Mexican legal and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting companies with Mexico–U.S. cross-border operations , particularly in Tijuana or Baja California.
- Experience supporting general EOR , PEO , manufacturing, maquiladora, or international business expansion service providers.
- Familiarity with IMMEX , foreign investment structures, and regulatory requirements applicable to foreign-owned businesses.
- Experience managing beneficial ownership filings and AML/KYC corporate compliance requirements.
- Experience coordinating with referral partners, international legal teams, U.S. counsel, and Mexican government authorities.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance best practices for foreign-owned entities.

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📌 Corporate Lawyer (Tijuana)
🏢 Nearshore Business Solutions
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