Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry, specializing in recruitment, staffing, and outsourcing solutions across 39 countries. As one of the world's largest HR providers, the company operates at a massive scale, connecting millions of candidates with opportunities in sectors ranging from technology and engineering to healthcare and logistics.

In Spain, Randstad maintains one of the most extensive professional networks in the country, with a presence in nearly every major city. For international professionals, Randstad serves as a primary entry point into the Spanish labor market, offering specialized recruitment services through divisions like Randstad Technologies and Randstad Professionals, which frequently handle roles for multinational clients requiring English or other foreign languages.

Founded in 1960 by Frits Goldschmeding in the Netherlands, Randstad has grown from a small local operation into the world's largest HR service provider. The company expanded into Spain in the 1990s and has since solidified its position through major acquisitions like Vedior.

For international professionals

Operates a vast network of over 200 offices across Spain, providing local support in almost every province.
Features specialized divisions for IT, Engineering, and Life Sciences that are highly relevant for skilled international workers.
Acts as a primary recruiter for many Fortune 500 companies established in Spain.
Provides a wide variety of contract types, including permanent placements and long-term outsourcing projects.

This job was published 4 months ago

Senior Corporate Lawyer

Randstad España

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

Job Description

Are you an expert in Corporate Law looking for a project where your seniority and strategic vision can make a difference? We are looking for a Senior Corporate Lawyer to lead operations of national and international scope from Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

1. Transactions and M&A (Transaction Services)
Project Leadership: Comprehensive management of buy-side and sell-side purchase processes, coordinating multidisciplinary teams (Tax, Labor, Real Estate) during the Due Diligence phase.

Drafting of Complex Contracts: Technical drafting and negotiation of share or asset purchase agreements (SPA / APA), investment contracts, shareholders' agreements, and exit clauses (drag-along, tag-along).

Closing Management: Responsible for the preparation of all closing documentation, fulfillment of conditions precedent, and formalization before a Notary.

2. Corporate Law and Corporate Governance
Board Secretarial Services: Recurring advisory to the governing bodies of business groups. Drafting of minutes, certifications, notices, and maintenance of corporate books.

Restructuring Operations (LME): Technical planning and execution of structural modifications: mergers, spin-offs, transformations, and global transfers of assets and liabilities.

Venture Capital and Startups: Advisory on funding rounds, convertible notes, and equity processes for investors and founders.

3. Commercial and International Contracting (ZEC/REF)
Contractual Engineering: Drafting of distribution, agency, franchise, and Joint Venture contracts, especially for international operators establishing themselves under the Canary Islands Special Zone (ZEC) regime.

Regulatory Advisory: Legal support in the implementation of structures that leverage the advantages of the REF, ensuring compliance with substance and commercial activity requirements.

4. Client Management and Business Development
Direct Liaison: You will act as the primary point of contact for CEOs and Legal Directors, providing pragmatic legal solutions aligned with their business objectives.

Case Profitability: Supervision of project billing, control of deviations, and optimization of team hours.

Mentorship: Technical supervision and review of the work of junior and support lawyers, guaranteeing excellence in every deliverable of the Firm.

Experience: Between 5 and 8 years of solid experience in corporate departments of Big Four, national firms, or top-tier boutiques.

Education: Law Degree (Master's in Legal Advisory from institutions such as IE, ISDE, or Garrigues is valued).

Languages: English Level C1/C2 (technical negotiation capability).

Soft Skills: "Hunter/Farmer" profile, ability to manage under pressure (closings), and a vocation for training junior teams.

Career Plan: Joining as a Senior Associate with real growth potential.

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Eres un experto en Derecho Mercantil buscando un proyecto donde tu seniority y visión estratégica marquen la diferencia? Buscamos Abogado mercantilista Senior para liderar operaciones de calado nacional e internacional desde Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

1. Transacciones y M&A (Transaction Services)
Liderazgo de Proyectos: Gestión integral de procesos de compraventa ( Buy-side & Sell-side), coordinando equipos multidisciplinares (Fiscal, Laboral, Real Estate) durante la fase de Due Diligence.

Drafting de Contratos Complejos: Redacción y negociación técnica de contratos de compraventa de acciones o activos (SPA / APA), contratos de inversión, acuerdos de socios (Shareholders¿ Agreements) y cláusulas de salida (drag-along, tag-along).

Gestión de Closings: Responsable de la preparación de toda la documentación de cierre, cumplimiento de condiciones suspensivas y formalización ante Notario.

2. Derecho Societario y Gobierno Corporativo
Secretaría de Consejos de Administración: Asesoramiento recurrente a órganos de gobierno de grupos empresariales. Redacción de actas, certificaciones, convocatorias y llevanza de libros societarios.

Operaciones de Reestructuración (LME): Planificación y ejecución técnica de modificaciones estructurales: fusiones, escisiones, transformaciones y cesiones globales de activo y pasivo.

Capital Riesgo y Startups: Asesoramiento en rondas de financiación, notas convertibles y procesos de equity para inversores y fundadores.

3. Contratación Mercantil e Internacional (ZEC/REF)
Ingeniería Contractual: Elaboración de contratos de distribución, agencia, franquicia y Joint Ventures, especialmente para operadores internacionales que se establecen bajo el régimen de la Zona Especial Canaria (ZEC).

Asesoramiento Regulatorio: Apoyo legal en la implementación de estructuras que aprovechen las ventajas del REF, asegurando el cumplimiento de los requisitos de sustancia y actividad mercantil.

4. Gestión de Clientes y Desarrollo de Negocio
Interlocución Directa: Actuarás como el punto de contacto principal para CEOs y Directores Jurídicos, proporcionando soluciones legales pragmáticas alineadas con sus objetivos de negocio.

Rentabilidad del Expediente: Supervisión de la facturación de tus proyectos, control de desviaciones y optimización de las horas de equipo.

Mentoría: Supervisión técnica y revisión del trabajo de abogados junior y de apoyo, garantizando la excelencia en cada entregable de la Firma.

Experiencia: Entre 5 y 8 años de trayectoria sólida en departamentos de mercantil de Big Four, despachos nacionales o boutiques de primer nivel.

Formación: Grado en Derecho (valorable Máster en Asesoría Jurídica por instituciones como IE, ISDE o Garrigues).

Idiomas: Nivel Inglés C1/C2 (capacidad de negociación técnica).

Soft Skills: Perfil "Hunter/Farmer", capacidad de gestión bajo presión (closings) y vocación por la formación de equipos junior.

Plan de Carrera: Incorporación como Asociado/a Senior con proyección real