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M&A Specialized Lawyer

Hybrid in Madrid·Added today (last checked 27 Oct)

Telefónica

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Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Contract: Permanent
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree
Benefits: Private health insurance, life insurance

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Nice to have

Corporate Finance

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

A higher degree in Law is essential.

A high level of English is essential. Accredited English level C1 or higher, with other languages being positively valued.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

Practicing lawyer, with more than 5 years of experience in the legal advice of M&A transactions (acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, divestments) acquired in a law firm or a corporate legal department.

Nice to have

Complementary training in Business Administration, Economics, Corporate Finance, or similar will be valued.

Postgraduate studies (Master's in Corporate Legal Advice, MBA, Master's in Corporate Finance, LL.M., etc.) will be valued.

The role

M&A SPECIALIZED LAWYER

Telefónica España

Do you want to join a leading technology company? We know you are looking for a change... And that is why, at Telefónica Spain, we offer you the opportunity to join our team.

WORK LOCATION: Madrid

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

People with initiative, curiosity, and an impact orientation, interested in developing their career in the legal-corporate field within a dynamic and demanding, collaborative, and constantly transforming environment.

Con esta oportunidad podrás adentrarte en el apasionante universo tecnológico y ser parte del cambio: un mundo más conectado, más humano, y lleno de historias que transforman vidas.

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What you'll do

Provide legal advice for M&A transactions (from the preliminary phase to closing and post-closing) based on the strategic and structural information provided by the involved areas, defining and evaluating alternatives to ensure regulatory compliance, committed deadlines, and to facilitate decision-making.

Review and analyze received contractual documentation (term sheets, drafts, preliminary agreements) in order to ensure the legal coherence of each M&A transaction, identify risks, manage them, and guarantee the adequate protection of the company's interests.

Prepare, adapt, and negotiate the required legal documentation (contracts, shareholders' agreements, investment agreements, NDA, LOI, NBO), in accordance with Management guidelines and business needs, to guarantee a secure and robust formalization of operations.

Provide legal advice in the definition, structuring, and implementation of special or strategic projects other than M&A, guaranteeing their legal viability, as well as coordinating and legally leading their execution in collaboration with the various involved areas.

Coordinate external advisors and the various internal areas involved in both M&A transactions and the strategic projects being worked on.

DO YOU IDENTIFY WITH THIS? IT'S TIME TO TAKE THE LEAP!

WE WANT PEOPLE LIKE YOU...

Professionals who are motivated by challenges and want to add value by providing legal advice on M&A transactions and strategic projects, working in a coordinated manner with the business and guaranteeing solid legal structures, regulatory compliance, and the correct execution of operations.

VALUED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Commercial and corporate law, M&A, commercial contracting, company law, foreign investment regulations, European law, and economic concentration control.

About Telefónica

Telefónica is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, providing fixed and mobile connectivity, digital services, and technology solutions to consumers and businesses across Europe and Latin America. With over 100,000 employees and a strong presence in Spain, the UK, Germany, and Brazil, the company operates through brands such as Movistar, O2, and Vivo, and has expanded into areas like cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, and AI through its innovation units.

In Spain, Telefónica is headquartered in Madrid and is a major employer of tech talent, with a strong focus on cybersecurity, data, and AI. The company actively hires international professionals, offering roles in English and fostering a diverse, innovative culture. Its Spanish operations are central to its global strategy, making it a relevant option for internationals seeking to work in a large, established tech and telecom player in Spain.

Industry: Telecom
Founded: 1924
Employees: 100,000+
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Telefónica's Spanish offices are largely based in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant tech hub in the Distrito Telefónica complex in Madrid.
The company frequently hires international tech talent and many roles are offered in English, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
Telefónica has a strong commitment to innovation, with dedicated units like gAIt and Wayra focusing on AI and startups.
The company offers a comprehensive relocation package and support for international hires, including visa assistance.
With a global presence and a large Spanish operation, Telefónica provides opportunities for internal mobility across countries and roles.

In their own words

About the company & team

Telefónica defines a high-impact culture and a common leadership model that allows us to turn strategy into action, based on three key attitudes:

Dar lo mejor de nosotros

Cuestionar nuestros límites

Grow together

And in six capabilities that make a difference in day-to-day life:

Foco en el cliente

Excelencia en la ejecución

Innovación digital

Claridad y valentía

Impulso de la responsabilidad

Desarrollo de las personas

At Telefónica, we firmly believe that promoting diversity and inclusion is a great opportunity to connect talent and grow as a company and as a society. There is a place at Telefónica for all types of talent; above all, we seek diversity of talent. What is yours?

¿POR QUÉ TELEFÓNICA?

If you join Telefónica, you join one of the TOP TEN technology companies to work for in Spain and a team that keeps reinventing itself every day to be a leader in its sector.

Y es que, en Telefónica España, creemos firmemente que son las personas como tú las que dan sentido a la tecnología y no al revés. Queremos hacer nuestro mundo más humano, conectando la vida de las personas. Y por ello, aspiramos a digitalizar a toda la sociedad, sin dejar a nadie atrás.

Además, somos uno de los mejores empleadores:

Immersing yourself in innovative and challenging projects.

Boosting your professional development through continuous training tailored to your needs and motivations.

We are committed to the balance between professional and personal life. At Telefónica Spain, we promote flexibility, positioning ourselves as a benchmark in new ways of working, schedules, working hours, and work-life balance measures: you will be able to enjoy a hybrid work model.

Te ofrecemos un contrato Indefinido y una retribución muy atractiva.

Life insurance, pension plan, and private medical insurance.

Inviting you to participate in our volunteering program.

You must be familiar with our company's Responsible Business Principles. We seek trustworthy professionals with integrity who are committed to ethical and transparent management, promoting fairer and more sustainable social and environmental development.

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