Senior Legal Counsel

About the Position

BME - Bolsas y Mercados Españoles - drives the transformation of financial markets and belongs to SIX, the third largest exchange group in Europe. We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join the Group Corporate Centre Legal team, with a particular focus on M&A, while also supporting broader corporate centre matters. You will work in a diverse and flexible environment in close cooperation with colleagues in various jurisdictions, contributing to strategic initiatives that shape the future of our markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support M&A transactions, corporate reorganizations, and other strategic Group initiatives.
• Provide legal advice and support on other strategic, complex, or time-sensitive matters where Corporate Centre input is required.
• Prepare high-quality materials and deliver clear, concise legal input to support decision-making at senior management and board level.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, regulators, and authorities, preparing key documentation and ensuring effective execution.
• Lead or support cross-functional initiatives, manage external counsel, and contribute to the development of legal processes, frameworks, and tools.

Requirements

• Master's degree in law, admission to the bar in Spain or another relevant European jurisdiction, and 5+ years of professional experience in a law firm or the financial sector.
• Strong expertise in M&A and corporate law; experience in competition law and/or financial market regulation is an advantage.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership, board-level contacts, and external stakeholders.
• Independent, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset, with sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive matters.
• Affinity for technology and digital tools, including AI-enabled solutions; proficiency in Microsoft 365; fluency in English and Spanish.

We Offer

Flexible Work Models

We trust our employees and offer a work environment that is well-balanced, productive, and fosters success.

Personal Development

You will benefit from a culture of continuous learning and feedback. Your personal growth is supported through an extensive learning offering.

Agile Working Methods

Whether through scrum or design thinking, we solve exciting tasks together in teams.

About the Company

BME - Bolsas y Mercados Españoles - drives the transformation of financial markets and belongs to SIX, the third largest exchange group in Europe. We value bright minds and inspire them to grow with their ideas. Come and shape the future of finance with us.

For this vacancy, we only accept direct applications in English.

Diversity is important to us. Therefore, we are looking to receiving applications regardless of any personal background.

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