Trainee Corporate/M&A

White-; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 13.000 - 18.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

White & Case in Madrid is seeking a motivated trainee to join the Corporate team for a paid, full-time internship from September 2027 to January 2028. The role supports a broad range of domestic and cross-border corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, and will expose you to high-profile work from day one.

You will work closely with partners and associates, develop practical legal skills, and operate in an international environment with daily English usage.

Formación

• Strong academic background and fluent English required.
• Ability to work in English daily.
• Proactive and collaborative attitude.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct research on legal issues to support case preparation.
• Draft basic legal documents and handle case files.
• Assist with client communications and administrative tasks.

Conocimientos

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Research skills

Educación

Law degree

Máster Universitario de Acceso a la Abogacía

Descripción del empleo

Roles at this level provide relevant legal work experience to support admission as a qualified lawyer. Their primary focus is on learning and developing essential legal skills while contributing to the overall matter resolution and day-to-day operations of the team. They do this by supporting qualified lawyers with straightforward legal tasks, as below.Conducts research on legal issues, applicable law, and statutes to support case preparation and strategyProduces first drafts of basic legal documentsOrganizes and maintains case files, ensuring proper filing of required documents so that they are up-to-date and readily accessibleHandles basic day-to-day communication with clients to gather information and respond to inquiriesHandles administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings and filing documentsNo supervisory responsibilityWorks under supervisionRequisite legal educationStrong analytical skills to support on legal mattersExperience delivering quality work whilst managing competing deadlinesGood communication skillsWhite & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.Position SummaryWe are seeking a motivated trainee to join our Corporate team for a paid, full-time internship from September 2027 to January 2028. The role is intended for law graduates enrolled in the Master’s Degree for Access to the Legal Profession ( Máster Universitario de Acceso a la Abogacía ).The trainee will work closely with partners, associates and other members of the Corporate team, supporting a broad range of domestic and cross-border corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, corporate reorganizations and general corporate advisory work.From day one, you’ll be immersed in our high-profile work with the client exposure that will shape your capabilities for years to come. On a daily basis, you’ll tackle global issues and build your experience across established and fast-growth markets, where the rules are still being decidedQualificationsWe are looking to recruit an outstanding trainee with a proactive approach and a genuine interest in gaining hands-on experience from day one. The successful candidate will be eager to work on sophisticated, high-value cross-border corporate transactions in an international environment.Candidates should hold a Law degree, demonstrate a solid academic background and be fluent in English, with the ability to work in English on a daily basis. They should show initiative, enthusiasm, a positive and collaborative attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of small, high-performing teams.At White & Case, we value individuality, intellectual curiosity and the energy candidates bring to challenging work. The trainee will have the opportunity to contribute to complex and cutting-edge matters while developing practical legal skills alongside our partners, senior associates and the wider Corporate team.Location and ReportingThis role is based in Madrid and reports to the partners of the Corporate – M&A practice . We don´t offer a rotation program across practice areas, so it is important that you have a genuine interest in Corporate - M&A.How to ApplyYou must apply online and upload your CV and academic records. Your academic records must state your overall grade average. Optional to attach a cover letter to the application.Applications without academic records or without overall grade average will be automatically rejected.A selected group of candidates will be invited by the Madrid Recruitment Team to sit a technical test session at the White & Case offices in late October 2026.Successful candidates will be invited to attend a round of in-person interviews at our offices with our partners, senior associates and HR team .Equal OpportunitiesWhite & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us . We will be happy to work with you.The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.Note to Recruitment AgenciesOur internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.