Junior Corporate & Employment Lawyer

Banank; Madrid; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Banank, a fintech startup expanding in Madrid, seeks a hands-on Corporate Legal professional to own Spanish labor law matters and support international expansion. You will organize employment documentation, review basic contracts, and ensure 100% compliance while helping design document governance from scratch.

You report to the Head of Legal & Corporate Governance in Madrid and collaborate with the global team.

Qualifications

• University degree in Law (Spanish jurisdiction).
• Proven experience handling Spanish employment law documentation.
• Experience in fintech/startup or fast-growing international environments is a major plus.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is essential.

Responsibilities

• Own Spanish Labor Law documentation for the Madrid office.
• Review and handle basic B2B contracts and vendor agreements for Madrid and international locations.
• Take charge of KYC/AML questionnaires and administrative filings.
• Design, set up, and maintain internal document governance and archiving processes from scratch.
• Manage basic corporate housekeeping for the local entity (e.g., name changes, share capital updates, signature authorities).
• Assist with international legal research as Banank expands into new markets.

Skills

Spanish labor law

Contract management

Documentation management

KYC/AML

English proficiency

Education

Law degree (Spanish jurisdiction)

Job description

About Us: Banank – a fresh chapter in banking technology!

We combine generational wisdom with cutting-edge tech to create a top-notch banking experience for digital natives. As we scale our operations and open our new Madrid office, we are looking for a legal "engine" to ensure our foundation is rock-solid and our people are protected.

The Role: This is a highly practical, hands-on role for a doer who thrives on bringing order to documentation and keeping processes running smoothly. You will be the legal anchor for our Spanish operations while supporting our international expansion. This is a role for You if You love organizing document flows, handling day-to-day legal tasks, and ensuring 100% compliance.

You will report directly to the Head of Legal & Corporate Governance, acting as her primary support arm in Madrid. This role allows you to develop your skills alongside the company’s global scaling.

What You’ll Do (The Mission):

• Spanish Labor Law Ownership: Organize, maintain, and manage all employment-related documentation and HR legal workflows for the Madrid office.
• Contract Management: Review and handle basic B2B contracts and vendor agreements for both Madrid and our other international locations.
• Compliance & Administration: Take charge of completing KYC/AML questionnaires and administrative filings.
• Document Governance: Help design, set up, and maintain our internal document governance and archiving processes from scratch.
• Basic Corporate Housekeeping: Manage straightforward corporate changes for the local entity (e.g., changes of company name, share capital updates, maintaining signature authorities).
• International Legal Research: Actively assist with legal research for other European locations as Banank expands into new markets.

Who You Are:

• The Practitioner: You have at least 2 years of professional experience, with a very strong foundation in Spanish labor law and basic corporate administration.
• The Executioner: You are at a stage in your career where you enjoy operational, day-to-day work. You like creating order out of chaos and setting up efficient document flows.
• Curious & Adaptable: You have a strong willingness to look beyond Spain and learn about the legal landscapes of other countries.
• The Communicator: You are fluent in Spanish and English, capable of easily communicating with local authorities and our international team.

Requirements:

• A university degree in Law (Spanish jurisdiction).
• Proven experience in handling Spanish employment law documentation and basic commercial/B2B contracts.
• Experience in a fintech, startup, or fast-growing international environment is a major plus.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is essential.

What we offer:

• A unique opportunity to develop professional experience in a dynamic startup.
• A supportive manager who will mentor you and help you scale your skills.
• The fast-paced, friendly atmosphere of the Banank family.

Join the Banank family in Madrid!