Spain qualified Support Lawyer (Remote, UK based)

Overview

Linklaters is a global law firm providing legal services in 20 countries. We are seeking an experienced Spain qualified Support Lawyer with expertise in Real Estate, Banking or Capital Markets to join our Transactional team in Madrid (UK base). The role is part time with potential to go full time.

Key Responsibilities

• Support coordination of transactions, liaising with clients, lawyers, and third parties to facilitate smooth and timely execution of mandates.
• Proactively manage document checklists, monitor compliance and deadlines, and serve as a central point of contact for transaction stakeholders.
• Assist with due diligence processes, record management, and transaction bibles, emphasizing accurate documentation over post completion administration.
• Oversee completion processes for transactions and maintain comprehensive and up to date records.
• Address client and internal queries regarding documentation and contribute to effective transaction delivery.
• Provide regular updates on transaction progress and anticipated next steps.

Candidate Requirements

• Spain qualified Support Lawyer.
• 1+ years of experience in Real Estate, Banking, or Capital Markets.
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative and pragmatic approach.
• Strong commercial judgement and confidence in asking questions where needed.
• Ability to work independently over time and lead projects with minimal supervision.
• Thorough and proactive approach, with a strong focus on attention to detail, accuracy, and efficient delivery.

Third Party Provider

Linklaters engages with a third party provider for contractor and temporary staff. Upon acceptance of a temporary role, you will be engaged under a contract for services through our preferred third party provider. You will not be employed by Linklaters, nor will you have any employment or worker relationship with Linklaters.

Technical Skills & Additional Duties

This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. The role may also include other tasks as required.

EEO Statement

We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual's ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance. Specific experience requirements advertised on a role do not intend to preclude applications from candidates who may have more or less experience. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to the necessary skills for the role as described.