Corporate Legal Counsel

About The Role 💻 

We are looking for a Legal Counsel who will support the Head of Legal with corporate and insurance matters. 

The role provides an opportunity to take ownership of aspects of the corporate area, working closely with the Head of Legal, the Finance team and other key stakeholders in the company. 

What You’ll Be Doing 🚀

Working as a Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for: 

• Providing legal support on corporate matters including document preparation, filings, notarizations, legalizations, and compliance with internal policies and local regulations.
• Managing legal documentation and databases, ensuring up-to-date and accurate record keeping.
• Assisting with insurance matters, and regulatory filings, as well as other projects as directed by the Head of Legal.
• Supporting cross-functional teams on ad hoc matters, transactions, and corporate initiatives.
• Monitoring and interpret changes in legislation, especially as they relate to corporate governance, compliance, and company filings.
• Facilitating communications and coordinate with notaries, government bodies, and external counsel.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of legal processes and tools.

Location 🌍 

The role is based in Madrid

Way of Working: Remote / Hybrid 

What You’ll Need 👀

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Compliance, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s or equivalent preferred)..Years of Experience: 3-6 years of relevant experience in corporate law, from a law firm or in-house environment.
• Experience or exposure to Common Law jurisdictions is a strong plus.
• Educational Background: Degree in Law, Compliance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• High attention to detail, discretion, and integrity in handling confidential information.
• Self-starter, able to take ownership and initiative, with high energy and stamina
• Decisive and action-oriented, able to make rapid decisions even when they are short of information
• Highly motivated, independent and deeply passionate about sustainability and impact
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills (minimum C1 level-proficient user)

Nice To Have ✨

• Experience in a start-up
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree, or higher, in a financial discipline such as Banking, Finance, Investment Management, or Sustainable Finance.

What We Offer 🥁

• Competitive compensation, both in terms of base salary as well as equity plans that enable to you to share in our success
• Flexibility in ways of working both in terms of your schedule as well as your location, whether you prefer to work from home, the office, or abroad with access to a global network of co-working spaces 
• Generous paid time off schemes, including vacation, sabbatical, religious observance and compensation days
• Meaningful benefits including private healthcare coverage, fitness and wellness programs covered through Wellhub, working-from-home allowances to help you set up your home office and cover monthly expenses
• Professional development with annual training budget for conferences, courses, certifications and access to top market e-learning platforms
• Collaborative environment with multiple offices around the globe, regular team activities and events as well as employee-led resource groups