Legal Senior Associate, Corporate Solutions

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Role: Legal Senior AssociateRole Location: MadridDepartment: Corporate SolutionsLevel of the role: Senior Associate 1Employment Type: Temporary - 1 yearAbout ApexApex Group Ltd., established in Bermuda in 2003, is a global financial services provider. With 80+ offices worldwide and 10,000+ employees upon the close of announced acquisitions, Apex delivers an extensive range of services to asset managers, capital markets, private clients and family offices. The Group continues to grow rapidly with future M&A activity planned. The company has continually improved and evolved its capabilities to offer a single-source solution through establishing the broadest range of services in the industry including fund services, digital onboarding and bank accounts, depositary, custody and super Manco services, business services including HR and Payroll and a pioneering ESG Ratings and Advisory service for private companies.Role summary:The role is part of the Apex Corporate Solutions team reports to the Head of Operations Corporate Solutions based in Madrid (Spain).You will work closely with a team of experienced and dynamic professionals who provide premium corporate secretarial services to clients worldwide. This role will suit engaged, client-focused individuals who want to further their career (or realise their potential) in a challenging and rewarding work environment.Key responsibilities: 

• Overall supervision of the designated portfolio of clients ensuring that all client queries and requests are processed and completed in a timely manner, efficiently and qualitatively.
• Pick-up, assign and process (draft), legal documents.
• Deal with local providers such as Notary' s officers, tax authorities, register's officers and review the relevant drafts prepared by such providers.
• Process and review of legal documents such as Mercantile Registry certificates, public deeds and/or agreements when the transfer in of a company to analyse current situation of the company, possible issues that have not been resolved yet and prepare a corporate file.
• Maintain and develop multiple business relations with clients, other Apex offices and third parties.
• Follow changes in law in Spain which may impact service delivery and ensure that international and/or industry specific legal requirements are met.

Skills / experience: 

• University degree in law.
• 2-3 years relevant experience in Legal field (Corporate Law).
• Flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English is essential: C1 English a must; advanced use of English, written and spoken.
• Compliance experience would be an advantage.
• Excellent work attitude, quick and willing learner.
• Ability to take initiative; eagerness to pay attention to detail and going the extra mile in all aspects of the role.
• Commercial, dynamic attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Able to work in a team and autonomously.
• Able to set priorities, be flexible and highly accurate.
• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise tasks accordingly.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Strong work ethic, a proactive approach and can-do mindset.

What you will get in return:

• A high level of visibility within a large organization on an upwards trajectory.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global team.
• Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction.
• The opportunity to innovate, bring discipline to brand activity and really make a difference.
• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.
• Work for a fast developing and one of the world's leading independent funds administrators.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Positive and hospitable work environment.
• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.

Additional information:We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependents, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made based on skills, qualifications and experiences.We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organization, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.

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