Legal Intern
About the role
Profile Requirements Position: Legal Intern
Location: Mérida, Yucatán
Reports to: Legal Manager
Position Summary
To support the Legal department in daily administrative, contractual, and corporate law activities while gaining practical experience in a multinational manufacturing environment. The intern will assist with procedures before local authorities, contract follow-up, and coordination with notary offices and external law firms, developing technical and professional skills for a future career in corporate law.
Key Responsibilities
· Support procedures before local authorities (licenses, permits, and land-use authorizations).
· Follow up on contracts with local suppliers and track their renewal and expiration dates.
· Act as liaison with notary offices and external law firms in Yucatán.
· Assist with labor-related files (IMSS registrations, individual employment contracts).
· Support office administration: correspondence, filing, and visit logistics.
· Coordinate basic matters with the Finance department (travel expenses, petty cash).
· Basic knowledge of Corporate Law.
Education
Currently in the final semester of a Bachelor's Degree in Law, or completing professional practice (pasantía).
Experience
Previous internship or professional practice is desirable but not required.
Basic knowledge of corporate and labor law gained through academic coursework.
Interest in developing a career in corporate law within a multinational environment.
Languages
Intermediate English.
Skills
Organized, autonomous, and results-oriented.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills; familiarity with SAT procedures and e.firma (digital signature) is a plus.
Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
Responsible and trustworthy in handling confidential information.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10,000.00 - $12,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
¿Actualmente te encuentras en el último semestre de la licenciatura en Derecho o realizando tu servicio social/pasantía profesional?
¿Tienes disponibilidad para trabajar de tiempo completo y de forma hubrida en Mérida, Yucatán?
¿Cuál es tu nivel de inglés (básico, intermedio, avanzado)?
¿Qué nivel de manejo tienes en Microsoft Office? ¿Tienes experiencia o conocimientos con la e.firma o trámites ante el SAT?
¿Tienes conocimiento o experiencia previa (académica o práctica) en trámites ante notarías, seguimiento de contratos, o expedientes laborales (altas IMSS, contratos individuales)?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mérida, Yuc.
Compensation
This Legal role pays $120k-$144k/yr. Within typical range for legal roles in Mexico.
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