EY (Ernst & Young) is a global leader in assurance, tax, consulting, and strategy and transactions services. As one of the "Big Four" professional services firms, it operates a vast network of member firms across more than 150 countries, employing nearly 400,000 professionals worldwide to help clients navigate complex regulatory and business challenges.

In Spain, EY maintains a significant footprint with a major headquarters in Madrid and a strong presence in Barcelona and other regional hubs. The firm is a major recruiter of international talent, offering diverse opportunities in digital transformation, financial services, and sustainability, often within multicultural teams where English is a primary working language.

EY was formed in 1989 through the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co. Its roots date back to the 19th century with founders Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst, who established their respective firms in the US and UK.

For international professionals

EY Spain frequently hires international profiles for its Global Delivery Services and specialized consulting arms.
The company provides a structured career development framework and extensive internal training programs.
Many roles in technology and consulting hubs allow for hybrid work arrangements.
The firm has a dedicated International Mobility program to facilitate internal transfers and relocations.
Offices are located in major Spanish business hubs, offering flexibility in geographic placement.

Corporate M&A Lawyer (Valencia)

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At EY, we shape the future with confidence.

At EY, you will find much more than a job: a real opportunity to grow, learn, and leave a mark at a leading global firm.

In Spain, we are nearly 7,000 professionals, present in 15 offices, and part of a global network of more than 400,000 people working every day with a common purpose: Building a Better Working World.

At EY, we drive careers with impact, structured development, and continuous learning.
We shape the future with confidence, through people and technology.

#ShapeTheFutureWithConfidence #EYCareers #BuildingABetterWorkingWorld

The opportunity

EY is a leading global firm in audit, consulting, strategy and transactions, and legal and tax services, supporting public and private organizations in their most complex challenges.

At EY:

We bet on continuous innovation
We develop long-term talent within multidisciplinary teams
We drive careers with purpose and trajectory

EY Law offers a wide range of tax and legal advisory services characterized by personalized attention and a structure that adapts to the demands of its clients, in Spain and the rest of the world. Our professionals advise companies so they can make appropriate decisions, thanks to their extensive experience and preparation. This enables them to provide clients with opportunities and competitive advantages.

Your main functions:

As part of the corporate/M&A law team in our Valencia office, your main functions will be:

Comprehensive advisory on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) operations, both share deals and asset deals, on a national and international level.
Leadership and coordination of legal due diligence processes, including the preparation and review of reports and the identification of contingencies.
Negotiation and drafting of typical transaction contractual documentation: letters of intent (LOI/MOU), non-disclosure agreements (NDA), sale and purchase agreements (SPA), shareholders' agreements, investment contracts, and closing documentation.
Advisory on corporate restructuring operations (mergers, spin-offs, contributions of business lines, transformations).
Recurring corporate advisory: corporate governance, board and general meetings, corporate secretarial services, capital increases and reductions.
Advisory on private equity, venture capital operations, and funding rounds.
Coordination with other areas of the firm (tax, labor, regulatory, Strategy and Transactions) and with foreign firms in cross-border operations.
Direct management of client relationships and supervision of the work of junior lawyers in the team.

Requirements:

Essential:

Law Degree (a double degree in Law and Business Administration/Economics will be valued).
Master's in Access to the Legal Profession and active bar membership.
Between 5 and 8 years of experience in the Corporate and M&A area at a prestigious firm (preferably an international firm or Big Four legal).
Demonstrable experience leading due diligence and actively participating in the negotiation of SPAs and shareholders' agreements.
High level of English, oral and written (minimum C1); other languages will be valued.
Proficiency in the Office suite and document management tools.

Valued:

Specialized Master's in Corporate Legal Advisory, Corporate, or M&A.
Experience in private equity, venture capital, or risk capital operations.
Knowledge of the business landscape of the Valencian Community.
Experience working in multidisciplinary environments and in cross-border operations.
Stays or complementary training abroad.

What do we offer you?

Well-being and personal benefits

EY Wellbeing HUB, with physical health programs (Wellhub) and mental well-being.
Life and Accident Insurance.
EY Flex flexible compensation plan: transport, training, restaurant vouchers, childcare, among others.
Bankinter Office with special conditions for EY professionals.

Flexibility and balance

Hybrid work model, with flexibility according to the project and team.

Professional development

EY University: continuous training with an individualized itinerary (more than 100 hours per year)
Defined career plan, with annual reviews and real growth opportunities.
Support from day one thanks to the figures of:

Buddy for your integration.
Counselor for your professional development throughout your career.

Culture and work environment

Dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive environment.
Opportunity to work with global and multidisciplinary teams.
Constant expansion of your professional network in a leading firm.

Social commitment

Participation in social commitment initiatives through the EY Foundation and its own Social Impact programs in Spain.
Real commitment to sustainability, diversity, and corporate responsibility.

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En EY, damos forma al futuro con confianza.

En EY encontrarás mucho más que un empleo: una oportunidad real para crecer, aprender y dejar huella en una firma global líder.

En España somos cerca de 7.000 profesionales, presentes en 15 oficinas, y formamos parte de una red global de más de 400.000 personas que trabajan cada día con un propósito común: Building a Better Working World.

En EY impulsamos carreras con impacto, desarrollo estructurado y aprendizaje continuo.
Damos forma al futuro con confianza, a través de las personas y la tecnología.

#ShapeTheFutureWithConfidence #EYCareers #BuildingABetterWorkingWorld

La oportunidad

EY es una firma global líder en auditoría, consultoría, estrategia y transacciones, y servicios legales y fiscales, que acompaña a organizaciones públicas y privadas en sus retos más complejos.

En EY:

Apostamos por la innovación continua
Desarrollamos talento a largo plazo dentro de equipos multidisciplinares
Impulsamos carreras con propósito y recorrido

EY Abogados ofrece un amplio abanico de servicios de asesoramiento fiscal y legal caracterizados por una atención personalizada y una adaptabilidad de su estructura a las demandas de sus clientes, en España y en el resto del mundo. Nuestros profesionales, asesoran a las empresas para que puedan tomar decisiones adecuadas, gracias a su amplia experiencia y preparación. Esto les capacita para proporcionar a los clientes oportunidades y ventajas competitivas.

Tus principales funciones:

Formando parte del equipo de derecho mercantil/M&A de nuestra oficina de Valencia, tus principales funciones serán:

Asesoramiento integral en operaciones de fusiones y adquisiciones (M&A), tanto share deals como asset deals, en el ámbito nacional e internacional.
Liderazgo y coordinación de procesos de due diligence legal, incluyendo la elaboración y revisión de informes y la identificación de contingencias.
Negociación y redacción de la documentación contractual típica de operaciones: cartas de intenciones (LOI/MOU), acuerdos de confidencialidad (NDA), contratos de compraventa (SPA), pactos de socios, contratos de inversión y documentación de cierre.
Asesoramiento en operaciones de reestructuración societaria (fusiones, escisiones, aportaciones de rama de actividad, transformaciones).
Asesoramiento mercantil recurrente: gobierno corporativo, juntas y consejos, secretaría societaria, ampliaciones y reducciones de capital.
Asesoramiento en operaciones de private equity, venture capital y rondas de financiación.
Coordinación con otras áreas de la firma (fiscal, laboral, regulatorio, Strategy and Transactions) y con despachos extranjeros en operaciones cross-border.
Gestión directa de la relación con el cliente y supervisión del trabajo de abogados junior del equipo.

Requisitos:

Imprescindibles:

Licenciatura o Grado en Derecho (se valorará doble Grado en Derecho y ADE/Economía).
Máster de Acceso a la Abogacía y colegiación en activo.
Entre 5 y 8 años de experiencia en el área de Mercantil y M&A en despacho de prestigio (preferentemente firma internacional o Big Four legal).
Experiencia demostrable liderando due diligence y participando activamente en la negociación de SPAs y pactos de socios.
Nivel alto de inglés, oral y escrito (mínimo C1); se valorarán otros idiomas.
Dominio del paquete Office y herramientas de gestión documental.

Se valorará:

Máster especializado en Asesoría Jurídica de Empresa, Corporate o M&A.
Experiencia en operaciones de private equity, venture capital o capital riesgo.
Conocimiento del tejido empresarial de la Comunidad Valenciana.
Experiencia trabajando en entornos multidisciplinares y en operaciones cross-border.
Estancias o formación complementaria en el extranjero.

¿Qué te ofrecemos?

Bienestar y beneficios personales

Wellbeing HUB EY, con programas de salud física (Wellhub) y bienestar mental.
Seguro de Vida y Accidentes.
Plan EY Flex de compensación flexible: transporte, formación, tarjeta restaurante, guardería, entre otros.
Oficina Bankinter con condiciones especiales para profesionales EY.

Flexibilidad y conciliación

Modelo de trabajo híbrido, con flexibilidad según proyecto y equipo.

Desarollo profesional

EY University: formación continua con itinerario individualizado (más de 100 horas al año)
Plan de carrera definido, con revisiones anuales y oportunidades de crecimiento real.
Acompañamiento desde el primer día gracias a las figuras de:

Buddy para tu integración.
Counselor para tu desarrollo profesional durante toda tu trayectoria.

Cultura y entorno de trabajo

Entorno dinámico, colaborativo e inclusivo.
Oportunidad de trabajar con equipos globales y multidisciplinares.
Ampliación constante de tu red profesional en una firma líder.

Compromiso social

Participación en iniciativas de compromiso social a través de la Fundación EY y de programas propios de Impacto Social en España.
Compromiso real con la sostenibilidad, la diversidad y la responsabilidad corporativa.