Legal Intern - Remote

Most files are referrals from other lawyers, accountants and former clients. Founded in 1998, we now have 30 employees. Billable target for associates is 1,800 hours.

Overview:

This is a research and writing internship. No court appearances or client meetings. Remote, open to candidates across Mexico. Few meetings, lots of written updates. We use Slack, Notion and Google Meet. Cameras on for team calls.

Day to day:

• Compile background research for policy drafts such as the privacy policy and terms of use
• Write short explainers on legal topics for internal teams in plain language
• Review contracts for missing clauses and flag risks in a review sheet
• Draft research memos on specific legal questions, with full citations
• Assist in drafting NDAs, service agreements and vendor contracts from templates
• Track regulatory updates relevant to the business and summarise them weekly

Who can apply:

• Based in Mexico for the duration of the internship
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2026, 2027 or 2028
• Eligible to work in Mexico
• Available for the full internship period
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality on company matters
• Laptop with stable internet
• Strong written English and the ability to write clearly without padding

Nice to have:

• Interest in corporate, technology or data protection law

What you'll learn:

• Contract drafting and review on real commercial agreements
• You will finish with 3 to 5 pieces of written work you can discuss in interviews

Duration: 3 months

Start date: Immediately

Stipend: MXN 8,300 to MXN 11,000/month

Perks:

• Online learning budget
• Mentorship
• Possibility of a full-time offer
• Company laptop
• Certificate of completion

We may close the role early, so do not wait too long to apply.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Immediately.

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