Legal Counsel

• Leading International Bank
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.

About Our Client

Our client is a major player in the financial services sector. Their focus is on delivering top-notch financial solutions to a diverse range of customers.

Job Description

• Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance.
• Provide legal advice and support to the bank's country coverage teams on a wide range of legal issues, including regulatory compliance, risk management, project management, and transaction matters.
• Represent the bank in legal proceedings related to its operations in the country or region, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations.
• Create and review legal documents such as loan agreements, security documents, and other financing documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the bank's operations in the country or region.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to the bank's operations in the country or region.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and provide legal advice on applicable laws, rules, and regulations (LRRs). Keep up to date with changes to LRRs in the relevant coverage area. Ensure that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, the relevant policies, standards, and controls.

The Successful Applicant

• Spanish law certified lawyer with experience in-house in a top-tier Spanish or international law firm or in a financial institution.
• Experience with relevant financial services products, with a focus on debt capital markets transactions.
• Good communication skills, ability to work as part of a team and collaboratively across business and infrastructure functions with multiple stakeholders.
• Native Spanish speaker and proficient in English.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position in an established company.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development in the Financial Services industry.
• An inclusive and supportive company culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Counsel looking to take their career to the next level. Apply now to join our client's professional team in Madrid.