Legal Counsel (Corporate / M&A)

Fever; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on Fever events

Private health & dental insurance

Hybrid work setup

Wellhub gym membership

Language learning support (English/Sp)

Job summary

Fever, based in Madrid, Spain, seeks a Corporate Counsel (Strategic Transaction / M&A) to join the Legal, GRC and Policy Department. The role focuses on negotiating and closing high-priority ventures, advising on joint ventures and co-investments, and supporting Fever’s rapid international growth across geographies.

The successful candidate will collaborate with business dealmakers, manage external counsel, and contribute to governance and risk frameworks while thriving in a fast-paced, evolving

Qualifications

• Be a barred / practising lawyer with at least 4 years PQE in corporate transactions.
• Experience in M&A or media/entertainment transactions is a plus.
• Fluent English; Spanish fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing joint venture and co-investment agreements and ancillary transactional documents
• Providing support to business teams and Management in negotiations, from the initial analysis to the execution of any transaction
• Coordinating and prioritizing work with external legal advisors
• Preparing / revising internal templates, guides, and similar knowledge management documents, and taking responsibility for document management
• Assisting with general corporate governance for the Fever group
• Participating in ongoing compliance functions as required
• Participate in the upskilling, support and growth of other team members

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate transactions

Legal English

Spanish language

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer / Bar admission

Job description

Hey there!

We’re Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment.

Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we’re revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment.

Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +55 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences.

Our results? We’ve teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right?

To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment!

Ready to be part of the experience?

Now, let’s discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever’s mission.

Meet the Team

Legal Counsel (Strategic Transaction / M&A)

Legal, GRC, & Policy Department

The legal team at Fever is a true business partner to all Fever teams, supporting sustainable growth across functions and geographies (including more than 200 cities across the globe!).

The Role

We are seeking an attorney looking to bring legal and business acumen to the negotiation and closing of high-priority complex commercial ventures to help to build next-generation experiences across the globe. We prioritize candidates who are intellectually curious and eager-to-learn individuals who can thrive and adapt in a fast-paced and ever-evolving work environment. If you’re ready to take on new challenges and grow with us, we want to hear from you!

As a member of the legal team, you will work within the Corporate / M&A team, reporting directly to the Lead Counsel. This is a role that will require autonomy, attention to detail and drive. You will familiarise yourself closely with Fever’s mission and vision, structure, strategy, and objectives, and advise on a variety of corporate transactions, particularly joint ventures and co-investments, to support the growth of the business, all within a company that is both scaling up and expanding internationally.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing team that is a cornerstone to the effective realization of key projects of Fever, working directly with business dealmakers, to bring them to fruition and ensure alignment with Fever’s overall strategy and risk appetite. You will be required to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members within the legal department and across the Fever business. You will have the opportunity to work across multiple jurisdictions, with ownership of projects assigned to you.

What You’ll Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting and reviewing joint venture and co-investment agreements and ancillary transactional documents
• Providing support to business teams and Management in their negotiations, from the initial analysis to the execution of any transaction
• Coordinating and prioritizing work with external legal advisors
• Preparing / revising internal templates, guides, and similar knowledge management documents, and taking responsibility for document management
• Assisting with general corporate governance for the entire Fever group
• Participating in ongoing compliance functions as required
• Participate in the upskilling, support and growth of other team members

Who You Are

In order to be successful in this role, you will

• Be a barred / practising lawyer (corporate or law firm) with at least 4 years PQE in corporate transactions, including complex partnerships (M&A experience or experience in media / entertainment also a plus)
• Speak fluent English, with a command of legal English, and preferably with fluency in Spanish
• Have an excellent academic record or experience in top-notch companies or top-tier law-firms
• Have keen attention to detail and strong financial and commercial awareness
• Possess strong technical skills and enjoy stepping into new territory with your work
• Be an effective communicator who brings emotional intelligence to work

Join our vibrant and innovative team at Fever’s global headquarters in Madrid, Spain!

You can expect to join a lovely team of diverse, hardworking and kind professionals, where a cultural fit is someone looking to have an impact and work nimbly. We will strive to provide you the tools and information needed to be successful at your role and to grow professionally.

We welcome applications with unusual backgrounds with the expectation that the applicant will have acquired hard or soft skills and maturity throughout their experiences.

This role is located in Fever’s HQ in Madrid, and although we can be flexible with the timing you will be expected to move there if you are currently living elsewhere.

Benefits & Perks

• Attractive compensation package to reward your contributions and growth.
• 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences + free Candlelight voucher.
• Flexible remuneration with Cobee: meals, transport, training, and nursery support (tax-exempt).
• Payflow: option to access part of your salary in advance.
• Taxdown: help optimizing and filing your taxes.
• Private health & dental insurance with Cigna: 100% covered by Fever. You can also add your family members via flexible remuneration.
• Wellhub membership for gym and wellness access: 100% covered by Fever up to the Silver plan.
• Language learning support: English and Spanish lessons.
• Hybrid work setup: home office friendly with a central Madrid office location.
• Snacks, drinks, and fresh fruit are always available at the office.
• Dynamic international team: a young, talented group creating a great work environment.

Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you!

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