RiverBank is one of Luxembourg's fastest growing financial services companies. Our purpose is to help established SMEs, one of the last major underserved opportunities in banking. Established SMEs are the backbone of local communities - yet have been largely neglected both by traditional high street banks and modern providers.

About the role

RiverBank is looking for a Legal Counsel to support its business and legal activities in Spain on a fixed-term basis of 6 to 7 months.

The successful candidate will provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across the Bank’s operations, products and financing activities. The role will involve working closely with internal stakeholders, external counsel and business teams on complex transactions, regulatory matters, contractual documentation and legal proceedings.

This is an opportunity to join a growing international banking group and contribute to the development of  RiverBank’s legal function in Spain.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate legal and contractual documentation in Spanish and other 
• relevant languages.
• Advise on complex transactions, including structured finance, real estate finance, investment, financing and asset purchase or sale transactions.
• Analyse complex legal and commercial issues and develop practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Identify and advise on legal and commercial risks arising in high-value transactions.
• Provide legal support on commercial matters relating to the Bank’s operations and products in Spain, working with external counsel where appropriate.
• Review transaction and product documentation and recommend appropriate legal action where required.
• Draft and review documentation for financial products, including mortgages, loans, cards and deposits.
• Provide internal advice on applicable financial regulations and help ensure that the Bank’s activities comply with legislation applicable to credit institutions.
• Advise on data protection and other relevant regulatory requirements, with the aim of preventing legal and regulatory breaches.
• Assess legal risks associated with investment, financing and asset purchase or sale transactions.
• Represent or support the representation of the Bank in legal proceedings, including matters relating to payment defaults, mortgage foreclosures and claims concerning a lack of transparency.
• Negotiate debt restructuring and refinancing arrangements with clients.

Candidate profile

• Law degree and the legal qualifications required to practice in Spain.
• Relevant experience in banking and finance law, ideally including structured finance, real estate  
• finance, lending or mortgage transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial and financial documentation.
• Good understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to credit institutions and financial products in Spain.
• Experience advising on legal disputes, debt recovery, restructurings or refinancing arrangements would be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English. Additional relevant 
• language skills are a plus.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic and able to provide clear advice in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external advisers.

• What RiverBank offers

• The opportunity to work within an international banking group.
• Exposure to sophisticated financing and real estate transactions.
• A role with broad responsibility and direct interaction with business and legal stakeholders.
• The opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of RiverBank’s legal activities in Spain.
• A fixed-term contract for an initial period of 6 to 7 months.

• RiverBank is an international bank with a growing presence in Spain, supporting SMEs, real estate companies and investors through flexible financing solutions.

Why Join RiverBank
You will be joining a dynamic and fast-growing organization at a pivotal time in its expansion. As part of a collaborative and purpose-driven team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of SME banking across Europe and make a tangible impact in an underserved segment of the financial industry.

Candidates who may not meet all the listed criteria are still encouraged to apply, as we value diverse experiences and growth potential.

RiverBank is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

RiverBank is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.