Associate - Legal Department

Alantra Partners; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Spanish-qualified lawyer to join its dynamic Legal Department in Madrid. This role offers the opportunity to engage in a variety of legal matters, including M&A transactions, asset management, and corporate governance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, international environment, demonstrating excellent communication skills and a detail-oriented approach. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding, making a significant impact within the firm.

Formación

• 3-4 years of experience in corporate/M&A practice from a top-tier law firm.
• Fluency in Spanish and English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Advising on M&A transactions and drafting related documents.
• Providing legal support for investment funds and asset management.
• Supporting corporate governance and compliance matters.

Conocimientos

Spanish-qualified lawyer

M&A transactions

financial regulation

excellent communication skills

interpersonal skills

detail-oriented

ability to manage multiple priorities

Educación

Law degree

Descripción del empleo

Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to midmarket companies, families, and investors. The Group has over 500 professionals across Europe, the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

In Financial Advisory, Alantra has completed over 1000 transactions in the last five years. The firm combines a strong local presence in key financial centers with global sector- and product-specialized teams.

In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers clients access to a wide range of investment strategies across five highly specialized asset classes: private equity, active funds, private debt, energy, and venture capital. As of 31 December 2024, assets under management from consolidated and strategic businesses exceeded 16.5 billion euros.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

We seek a proactive professional with a forward-thinking mindset, eager to learn, capable of working in fast-paced, international environments, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail and processes.

The Legal Department of Alantra is looking for a young professional to join its team, supporting and developing its Spanish and international entities in all related corporate and asset management legal matters, including:

1. Advising internal stakeholders on all aspects of M&A transactions, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents such as share and asset purchases, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, restructurings, and reorganizations.
2. Conducting legal due diligence, identifying risks, and proposing mitigation strategies.
3. Providing strategic input on deal structuring, regulatory implications, and legal risk management.
4. Collaborating with tax, finance, employment, regulatory, and other external legal specialists for comprehensive transaction support.
5. Managing timelines and coordinating with external counsel, advisors, and legal teams.
6. Supporting post-closing matters, including integration, claims management, and corporate housekeeping.
7. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements such as engagement letters, service agreements, and collaboration agreements.
8. Supporting deal origination and structuring, legal risk assessment, client negotiations, and regulatory considerations.
9. Coordinating with external counsel across jurisdictions to ensure high-quality, cost-effective advice.
10. Monitoring legal and regulatory developments relevant to the group's investment banking activities across Europe, the US, the UK, and other markets.

Asset Management Responsibilities:

1. Providing legal support for structuring, launching, and maintaining investment funds.
2. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements related to asset management, including fund documentation, investment management, advisory agreements, and distribution arrangements.
3. Collaborating with compliance, risk, operations, and investment teams on legal issues across product development, distribution, and portfolio management.
4. Liaising with external counsel and regulators in various jurisdictions.
5. Preparing regulatory filings related to securities markets and asset management with national and international authorities.
6. Monitoring legal and regulatory developments affecting asset management and advising on business impacts and strategies.

Corporate Governance:

1. Supporting corporate governance matters, shareholder communications, and board practices in line with applicable codes and rules.
2. Advising the Board of Directors on legal and governance issues, ensuring compliance with disclosure obligations and policies.
3. Assisting in preparing shareholder meetings, resolutions, and corporate filings.
4. Participating in group-wide initiatives, including governance projects and policy development.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Developing templates for legal documents and materials to improve team efficiency.
2. Participating in digitalization and innovation projects within the Legal Department.

Requirements

• Spanish-qualified lawyer with 3-4 years of experience, preferably from a top-tier law firm in corporate/M&A practice.
• Knowledge of financial regulation and equity capital markets is highly valued.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice under tight deadlines.
• Experience working with international teams and senior stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, team-oriented, flexible, and solution-driven with a capacity to contribute ideas.
• Start date: As soon as possible.
• Location: Madrid, Spain.