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Senior Legal Officer - Notary

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 2 months ago

Still open when we checked on 3 Oct

Randstad España

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Overview

Job details

  • €50,000 - €60,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About €2,960 - €3,460 a month after tax.

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time.

  • Blue Card threshold

    Indicative — the ad doesn’t promise sponsorship.

Requirements

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Catalan

    The ad asks for Catalan, or counts it in your favour.

  • Work on-site in Barcelona

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 6+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

  • University degree

    “Licenciatura o Grado en Derecho (Muy valorable Máster en Asesoría Fiscal, Abogacía o Derecho Notarial).” — per the ad.

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Degree in Law (A Master's in Tax Advisory, Legal Practice, or Notarial Law is highly valued).
  • Minimum of 6-8 years of experience performing similar roles in high-volume notary offices handling complex transactions.
  • Complete mastery of Catalan civil law and the tax regulations applicable in Catalonia.
  • Spanish and Catalan: Bilingual / Native level (essential for legal drafting).
  • English: Advanced / C1 level (essential for verbal and written fluency to deal with international clients and draft/review bilingual deeds).
  • Rigor and legal excellence: Analytical skills to resolve complex asset structures.
  • VIP client orientation: High-level communication skills, empathy, discretion, and elegance in dealing with clients.
  • Autonomy and stress management: Ability to prioritize and manage high workloads under tight deadlines.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Your benefits:

  • Permanent contract
  • You will work in a professional environment
  • Competitive salary
  • Schedule: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM with two afternoons off per week, Fridays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • Location: Barcelona city

The role

We are looking to hire a Lawyer or Senior Legal Advisor with solid experience in the notary sector or at a top-tier firm, capable of leading complex operations from start to finish in civil, commercial, and tax matters.

What you'll do

Main responsibilities:

Comprehensive management of complex operations: Preparation, drafting, and review of highly complex notarial deeds (corporate/commercial real estate transactions, M&A, corporate operations, refinancings, etc.).

Succession Planning and Inheritances: Advisory and processing of complex inheritances, estate settlements, inheritances with international elements, and succession planning (Family Office).

Notarial Taxation: Analysis and tax impact of transactions (Inheritance and Gift Tax, Transfer Tax and Stamp Duty, Municipal Property Transfer Tax, Personal Income Tax, Wealth Tax) under state regulations and, especially, Catalan civil and tax law.

Attention to VIP/TOP clients: Direct communication, advisory, and support for high-profile clients, family offices, funds, and top-tier law firms.

Coordination and signing: Preparation of documentation prior to signing, prior review with the parties, and resolution of last-minute legal or registration issues.

Hiring process

2 steps1 interview
  1. Apply to the job

  2. Under review · With a Randstad consultant

  3. Shortlisted

  4. Consultant contact

    With a Randstad consultant

    One of our consultants will review your application and contact you about the next steps.

  5. Company decision

    With a client company

    Randstad acts as an intermediary connecting candidates with companies; in some cases final handling of profiles and the decision on whom to contact rest solely with the company.

  • The final stages are set by the client company: final handling of profiles and the decision on whom to contact rest solely with the company.
  • Randstad does not publish timescales; your application status may not change because of the high volume of applications or because the company manages its own timings.
  • The published statuses only go as far as shortlisting: Randstad does not detail later interviews or assessments.

About Randstad España

Randstad España is the Spanish branch of Randstad N.V., a global leader in human resources and staffing solutions. The company provides a wide range of workforce solutions, including temporary and permanent placement, recruitment process outsourcing, and HR consulting. With a strong presence in Spain, Randstad España connects thousands of professionals with job opportunities across various sectors, including industrial, technical, and customer service roles.

For international professionals, Randstad España offers a gateway to the Spanish job market, with numerous openings in technical maintenance, customer service, and administrative roles. The company values diversity and inclusion, and its extensive network of offices across Spain ensures support for candidates seeking employment in different regions. Randstad's global reach and local expertise make it a reliable partner for those looking to relocate and work in Spain.

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