Role overview
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and interpersonal skills to join our M&A team in Madrid. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who is eager to develop a career in M&A insurance underwriting.
You will work closely with senior underwriters, brokers, legal advisors and clients to deliver tailored insurance solutions, combining technical legal expertise with commercial awareness in a fast-paced international environment.
Role responsibilities
- Supporting senior underwriters in the analysis and underwriting of M&A insurance risks;
- Reviewing and analysing due diligence reports, primarily legal due diligence documentation;
- Conducting analysis of transaction documentation, including Share Purchase Agreements (SPA), Disclosure Letters, Management Agreements and other related documents;
- Participating in the negotiation and quotation of policy terms and conditions with brokers;
- Coordinating with external advisors, including leading law firms and specialist consultants;
- Supporting business development activities and contributing to client and broker relationship management;
- Assisting in the preparation of underwriting files, quotations and policy documentation;
- Monitoring and maintaining accurate records of underwriting data and documentation in internal systems;
- Supporting senior underwriters in day-to-day underwriting activities and portfolio management;
- Staying informed about market trends, industry developments and emerging risks within the M&A insurance market; and
- Ensuring compliance with internal underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Key requirements
- Law degree, complemented by a Master's degree, preferably in Access to the Legal Profession, Corporate Law, M&A or a related field;
- 2–3 years of professional experience in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 law firm, international law firm, or Big Four professional services firm;
- Experience advising on M&A transactions;
- Experience reviewing and analysing due diligence reports;
- Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements and transaction documentation;
- Strong analytical skills with a rigorous and detail-oriented approach;
- Highly organized, proactive and self-motivated;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment;
- Strong interest in combining technical legal expertise with commercial and business development activities;
- Willingness to travel occasionally and flexibility to support international transactions and cross-border operations;
- Fluency in English & Spanish is essential, Portuguese would be highly desirable, and additional languages such as Italian or French would be considered an advantage.
About DUAL
Established in 1998, DUAL is a leading global MGA with more than 1,500 employees and total premium revenues of USD 3.5 billion. Our global network enables us to provide access to international expertise, knowledge, and developments, so that we can continuously improve our products and services. We work hard to understand our customers' needs to ensure they receive consistently excellent service from DUAL.
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The focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of the Group; our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.
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At DUAL, we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and, as such, we treat colleagues, candidates, clients and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.
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