Job Description

Your Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel – Corporate & Transactions to support the company’s international growth and corporate activities.
This role has a strong international exposure and will play a key part in the incorporation of new subsidiaries, M&A operations, and the coordination of commercial litigation matters with external advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
The position is based in Valencia (Spain) and involves close interaction with senior management, external law firms, and internal stakeholders worldwide.

Key Responsibilities
1. Incorporation and Corporate Structuring of New Subsidiaries

• Lead and coordinate the incorporation of new subsidiaries in multiple jurisdictions.
• Liaise with external legal, tax, and notarial advisors to ensure timely and compliant company formations.
• Draft, review, and manage corporate documentation (articles of association, board/shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, etc.).
• Ensure proper implementation of governance structures in line with group standards.
• Maintain and update corporate records and documentation for international entities.

2. M&A Transactions and Post-Closing Integration

• Support M&A operations from a legal and corporate perspective, in close coordination with external law firms.
• Assist in transaction execution, including review of transaction documents, conditions precedent, and closing mechanics.
• Manage post-closing actions such as company name changes, governance updates, appointments and removals of directors, granting/revoking powers, and registry filings.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth post-acquisition integration from a legal standpoint.

3. Commercial Litigation and Dispute Coordination

• Act as the internal point of contact for commercial litigation and disputes.
• Coordinate and supervise external legal counsel across different jurisdictions.
• Support the preparation and review of legal strategies, pleadings, and settlement discussions.
• Monitor litigation timelines, risks, and costs, and report regularly to senior management.

Your profile

• Experience:Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, either:
  • In the legal department of an international company with strong cross-border activity, or
  • In a well-recognized law firm with exposure to corporate, M&A, and commercial litigation matters.
• Languages:
  • English: Very high professional and legal level (written and spoken).
  • Spanish: Very high professional and legal level (written and spoken).
• Strong understanding of corporate law, international transactions, and cross-border legal coordination.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in an international environment.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with senior stakeholders.