M&A associate (Legal)

Bending Spoons; Milano; In loco; EUR 66.000 - 189.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A digital business acquisition firm is seeking an M&A Associate in Milan to lead cross-border acquisitions. Responsibilities include negotiating transaction documents and collaborating with teams on governance matters. Ideal candidates have strong problem-solving skills, drive, and proficiency in English. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered, including equity access and flexible work options.

Servizi

Competitive pay

Access to equity

Flexible hours

Unlimited training

Top-market health insurance

Generous relocation package

Parental support

Yearly retreat

Competenze

• Ability to solve complex problems with first-principles thinking.
• Extreme ambition and initiative.
• Generosity and reliability while supporting the best ideas.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Mansioni

• Lead cross-border acquisitions and due diligence.
• Collaborate with outside counsel on governance matters.
• Negotiate and draft transaction documents.
• Stay updated on relevant legal and regulatory developments.

Conoscenze

Reasoning ability

Drive

Team spirit

Proficiency in English

Descrizione del lavoro

M&A associate (Legal) at Bending Spoons

At Bending Spoons, we’re building one of the all-time great companies by acquiring digital businesses with untapped potential and investing the proceeds into making our platform even more powerful. We combine investor capital allocation with a hands‑on operator approach to create extraordinary value for shareholders while adhering to high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-border acquisitions in partnership with Accounting, Finance, and Business Acquisitions teams, conducting due diligence, analyzing transaction documents, and following post‑close integrations.
• Collaborate with outside counsel to assist with corporate reorganizations and governance matters following acquisitions in Italy and abroad.
• Negotiate, draft, and review primary and ancillary transaction documents, including NDAs, LOIs, APAs, and SPAs.
• Seek out new opportunities to unlock value for the company and address business needs by staying up to date on all relevant legal and regulatory developments.

Qualities we look for

• Reasoning ability. Solving complex problems with first‑principles thinking, sharp structure, and an awareness of biases.
• Drive. Extreme ambition, initiative, effort, and tenacity; a strong sense of personal responsibility and a high, ever‑raising bar.
• Team spirit. Generosity without expectation of return, supporting the best idea, reliability, honesty, and transparency.
• Proficiency in English. Read, write, and speak proficiently in English.

What we offer

• Incredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams. Small, result‑oriented, autonomous teams with bright people in the field.
• An exceptional opportunity for growth. The priority is to place individuals of outstanding potential in roles that allow them to thrive. Spooners in their 20s lead products worth hundreds of millions of euros.
• Competitive pay and access to equity. Typical salaries range from €66,065 to €188,848 (Europe) and £85,797 to £250,512 (London) depending on experience and impact. Permanent contracts may include discounted equity.
• Comprehensive benefits. Flexible hours, remote working, unlimited training, top‑market health insurance, generous relocation package, parental support, and a yearly retreat.

Commitment & contract

Permanent. Full‑time.

Location

Milan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland) or remote.

Selection process

Initial screening followed by tests assessing problem‑solving skills. Successful candidates are invited to a series of interviews.

Equal opportunity statement

Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all applicants and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities—just let us know through this form.

Before you apply

If you’ve applied before but didn’t receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before applying again.

Culture and growth

Bending Spoons is a demanding environment that requires significant commitment. We hold ourselves and one another to a high standard, which leads to extraordinary learning, achievement, and career growth.

Application call

If the role speaks to you and you’re excited to give your best, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now—we can’t wait to meet you.