Senior Financial Regulatory Lawyer - Madrid

At EY, you will have the opportunity to build a career as unique as you are. With the support of a global environment and an inclusive, technology-driven culture, you will become the best version of yourself. We want you on board as a unique voice, as someone who contributes, and with the perspective to help EY become better. Join us and build a unique experience and a better world for everyone.

EY Abogados offers a wide range of tax and legal advisory services characterized by personalized attention and an adaptable structure that meets the demands of its clients in Spain and around the world.

Our professionals advise companies so they can make the right decisions, thanks to their extensive experience and preparation. This enables them to provide clients with opportunities and competitive advantages.

The opportunity

EY Abogados has a team of expert lawyers specialized in various business sectors, allowing us to offer legal advisory services based on sector-specific knowledge.

As part of the Legal & Regulatory Practice in the Financial Services area at EY, you will have the opportunity to advise credit institutions, investment services companies, and insurance entities operating in our market, across all their business areas and activities, whether for their own needs or in their operations with clients.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for professionals with 3 to 5 years of experience specialized in providing legal advice to credit institutions, investment services companies, and insurance entities, particularly in:

• Regulatory advisory services in the financial sector, for both domestic and international financial institutions.

• Projects related to adapting policies and contracts to applicable conduct rules (e.g., MiFID, Banking Transparency, IDD, Consumer Credit).

• Knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to the prevention of market abuse and manipulation.

• Authorization and registration files for regulated entities (credit institutions, investment firms, SGIICs) and/or vehicles (e.g., collective investment undertakings, private equity entities, etc.).

• Development of internal policies and procedures regarding money laundering prevention, among others.

They should also have a strong aptitude for teamwork, be able to take on responsibilities commensurate with their experience, and be interested in working in an international and multidisciplinary environment.

Requirements

• A degree in Law, Law and Business Administration, and a Master's degree for admission to the Bar.

• A high level of spoken and written English.

• Attitudes for teamwork.

What do we offer?

• Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to take on new challenges.

• You define success: we will provide you with the tools and flexibility to achieve your goals.

• Transformational leadership: We will give you the confidence and training to grow and become a great leader.

• Inclusive culture and diversity: Every person is unique and has something to contribute; we will give you a voice to do so; every idea matters.

If you would like to join us, do not hesitate to apply for this position.

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