Regulatory and Project Finance Manager

Company Overview:
DiDi Global Inc. is the world’s leading mobility technology platform. It offers a wide range of app-based services across markets including Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Africa, including ride hailing, taxi hailing, chauffeur, hitch and other forms of shared mobility as well as auto solutions, food delivery, intra-city freight, and financial services.

DiDi provides car owners, drivers, and delivery partners with flexible work and income opportunities. It is committed to collaborating with policymakers, the taxi industry, the automobile industry and the communities to solve the world’s transportation, environmental and employment challenges through the use of AI technology and localized smart transportation innovations. DiDi strives to create better life experiences and greater social value, by building a safe, inclusive and sustainable transportation and local services ecosystem for cities of the future.

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Team Overview:
We are seeking a strategic and business-oriented Legal Manager to serve as a key legal partner to our Financial Services team in Mexico. This role will be responsible for advising on complex regulatory and transactional matters, supporting DiDi’s financial services growth, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal frameworks. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, local leadership, and external counsel to structure and execute high-impact financial services initiatives. You will be based in Mexico City and will report to the Financial Services Legal Head.

Role Responsibilities:

- Act as regulatory and legal advisor to DiDi’s Financial Services team in Mexico, aligning legal strategy with business goals.
- Provide practical and solution-oriented advice on regulatory matters affecting payments, credit, and other financial services.
- Lead the preparation, review, and negotiation of a broad range of legal documents, including financing agreements, service contracts, and strategic partnerships, where DiDi may act as lender, borrower, co-lender, service provider, or recipient.
- Manage legal negotiations with counterparties, in coordination with internal stakeholders and under guidance from senior management.
- Oversee regulatory filings and ensure compliance with reporting obligations related to financial services.
- Coordinate and supervise external legal counsel, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal support.

Role Qualifications:

- 5+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on Banking & Finance Law.
- Proven legal practice in the financial services sector is essential; experience in project finance related projects is a strong plus.
- In-depth knowledge of financial regulations in Mexico, including familiarity with CNBV, CONDUSEF and Banxico standards.
- Solid background in anti-money laundering (AML) regulatory frameworks is advantageous.
- Law degree from a reputable Mexican university with strong academic credentials.
- Excellent business and legal judgment, with a strategic and pragmatic mindset.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a culturally diverse, fast-paced, and change-oriented environment.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; capable of collaborating with high-performance cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive attitude: resilient, adaptable, self-motivated, and capable of delivering under pressure.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Portuguese and/or Chinese is a plus.

EEO Statement:

- We create customer value - We strive to always create valuable experiences for our users in everything we do. Our focus is to always innovate new experiences that are safe, pleasant, and efficient.
- We are data-driven - We are strong believers in making informed decisions, that’s why we are data-driven. We can better navigate the business landscape strategically by analyzing valuable metrics.
- We believe in Win-win Collaboration - Success is a team sport. When we work to help our partners and colleagues win, we win, too. While keeping everyone's best interest at heart, we communicate with candor and execute with excellence in all we do.
- We believe in integrity - Integrity is at the very core of our business. We are people who always want to do the right thing. Our intentions are sincere, we speak our minds and listen to each other.
- We always strive to do better. That means venturing beyond our comfort zones, learning from our mistakes, and helping each other grow.
- We believe in Diversity and Inclusion - Diversity is one of our biggest strengths. Our differences are what makes us distinct. We respect each other and believe in equal opportunities for all.

**We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams.**

We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams, and a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment, because that’s how we create better products and services, make better decisions and better serve the comm