Legal Counsel | Legal | CDMX, México

About Us 

At WeWork, we provide flexible workspace solutions to help businesses of all sizes thrive in more than 37 countries worldwide. The future of work is here, and we’re not just a part of that movement—we’re leading it. United by a desire to build a global community, our purpose is to give members the support to do their best work, and the space to take their ideas to new heights. Join us as we empower tomorrow’s world at work. 

About The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated in-house lawyer to join our legal team in our Mexico City office. This role will report directly to the Head of Legal for Mexico.

In this position, you will provide comprehensive legal advice across a diverse range of commercial, corporate, and regulatory issues that pertain to WeWork's operations in the country. Your contributions will be vital in helping to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations while supporting our business objectives.

If you are looking to make an impact in a fast-paced environment and are ready to take on the unique legal challenges of a global leader in flexible workspaces, we want to hear from you!

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including agreements with suppliers of goods and services, lease agreements, software/IT contracts, partnership agreements, and confidentiality agreements, while providing consistent legal advice to WeWork teams.

Advising on and coordinating corporate governance matters by drafting and reviewing corporate bylaws, board meeting minutes, and shareholders’ meeting minutes, as well as overseeing the registration of relevant public deeds for WeWork entities with the appropriate authorities.

Providing counsel on labor, regulatory, and litigation matters, including managing litigation processes in collaboration with external legal counsel.

Reviewing and coordinating the creation and execution of powers of attorney.

Drafting, negotiating, and advising on membership agreements entered into by WeWork with its members.

Offering general legal support to internal teams across various departments, including finance, sales, community, human resources, operations, real estate, and technology, addressing a diverse array of legal issues.

Conducting thorough reviews and analyses of the regulatory impact of products and services, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while identifying potential legal risks.

Assisting with various administrative tasks within the legal department, such as organizing case files, reviewing invoices, and actively contributing to the enhancement of workflows and processes to promote team efficiency.

About you

A completed higher education degree in Law.

Proficient in English (B2, C1)

Valid license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Minimum 2 years of experience post-graduation in a law firm and/or multinational corporation. All relevant working experience will be considered.

Experience in commercial, corporate, and regulatory law is required.

Exceptional writing and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and text interpretation.

Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and manage multiple tasks under pressure, consistently meeting deadlines.

Proficient in various software applications, including Excel, Word, PP, and other relevant tools.

Strong research skills and familiarity with legal databases and resources.

Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying issues and providing solutions.

A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards in all legal practices.

Life At WeWork

Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a community that embraces and inspires you—because together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas, and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our Employee Community Groups, or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated.