EY (Ernst & Young) is a global leader in assurance, tax, consulting, and strategy and transactions services. As one of the "Big Four" professional services firms, it operates a vast network of member firms across more than 150 countries, employing nearly 400,000 professionals worldwide to help clients navigate complex regulatory and business challenges.

In Spain, EY maintains a significant footprint with a major headquarters in Madrid and a strong presence in Barcelona and other regional hubs. The firm is a major recruiter of international talent, offering diverse opportunities in digital transformation, financial services, and sustainability, often within multicultural teams where English is a primary working language.

EY was formed in 1989 through the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co. Its roots date back to the 19th century with founders Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst, who established their respective firms in the US and UK.

For international professionals

EY Spain frequently hires international profiles for its Global Delivery Services and specialized consulting arms.
The company provides a structured career development framework and extensive internal training programs.
Many roles in technology and consulting hubs allow for hybrid work arrangements.
The firm has a dedicated International Mobility program to facilitate internal transfers and relocations.
Offices are located in major Spanish business hubs, offering flexibility in geographic placement.

Senior Compliance Lawyer - Barcelona

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At EY, you will have the opportunity to build a career as unique as you are, in a global environment with an inclusive culture and technology. We want your voice and your contribution to make EY a better place. Join us and build a unique experience and a better world for everyone.

The opportunity

EY is a global leader in providing audit, tax, legal advisory, and consulting services, with 350,000 professionals in more than 150 countries. In Spain, we have more than 3,700 professionals across 15 offices. Our motto is "Building a better working world" as our purpose is to help build a better environment and be relevant to our clients.

EY Abogados offers a wide range of tax and legal advisory services characterized by personalized attention to our clients, always seeking the solution that best fits their needs and structure, leveraging the opportunities and competitive advantages available to them.

Your main responsibilities

As part of the Legal and Regulatory Compliance team in our Barcelona office, you will collaborate in:

Implementation and monitoring of the Criminal Risk Prevention Model (MPRP) and general models: support in controls, evidence, reporting, and internal and external audits.
Ethics and whistleblowing channel: support in the reception, preliminary analysis, and documentation of communications or possible violations of the Code of Ethics.
General corporate compliance: drafting and updating internal policies, codes of ethics, procedures, and compliance models.
Regulatory monitoring and analysis: identification of new applicable regulations, impact analysis, and preparation of reports for regulated sectors.
Support in compliance audits and reviews: collection of documentation, preparation of evidence, and support in UNE/ISO reviews.
Internal training on regulatory compliance: support in the preparation of materials, monitoring of indicators, and awareness actions.
Interaction with internal areas: management of legal/compliance support requests through the enabled channels and coordination with the Compliance Commission.
Documentary review and support: support in the preparation of legal reports, templates, contracts, and regulatory documentation required by the business.

Requirements:

Law degree or double degree with Law.
Master's degree in Compliance and/or Criminal Law is valued.

Technical excellence.

High level of spoken and written Catalan and English.

Teamwork skills.

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for professionals with 3 to 6 years of experience in compliance and Regulatory Law advisory developed in law firms or legal advisory services in the public or private sector.

What we offer

Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to face new challenges.

You define success: we will provide you with the tools and flexibility so that you can reach the proposed goals.

Transformational leadership: We will give you the confidence and training so that you can grow and become a good leader.
Inclusive culture and diversity: Every person is unique and has something to contribute, we will give you a voice for it; every idea is important.

If you want to join us, do not hesitate to apply for this offer.

The experience at EY is exceptional; build it

EY | Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world, we help our clients, people, and society create long-term value to generate market value.

Thanks to data and technology, we have teams in more than 150 countries generating trust and helping clients grow, transform, and operate.

Working in Audit, Consulting, Tax, Strategy and Transactions, EY teams ask the best questions to find new answers to the complex problems that our world faces today.

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En EY tendrás la oportunidad de construir una carrera tan única como tú, en un entorno global de cultura inclusiva y tecnológico. Queremos contar con tu voz y tu aportación para hacer de EY un sitio mejor. Únete a nosotros y construye una experiencia única y un mundo mejor para todos.

La oportunidad

EY es líder mundial en prestación de servicios de auditoría, fiscalidad, asesoramiento jurídico y consultoría, con 350.000 profesionales en más de 150 países. En España somos más de 3.700 profesionales en 15 oficinas. Nuestro lema es "Building a better working world ya que nuestro propósito es ayudar a construir un entorno mejor y ser relevantes para nuestros clientes.

EY Abogados ofrece un amplio abanico de servicios de asesoramiento fiscal y legal caracterizados por una atención personalizada a nuestros clientes, buscando siempre la solución que se adapte a sus necesidades y estructura, aprovechando las oportunidades y ventajas competitivas a su disposición.

Tus funciones principales

Formando parte del equipo de Compliance Legal y Regulatorio de nuestra oficina de Barcelona colaborarás en:

Implementación y seguimiento del Modelo de Prevención de Riesgos Penales (MPRP) y generales: apoyo en controles, evidencias, reporting y auditorías internas y externas.
Canal ético y de denuncias: apoyo en la recepción, análisis preliminar y documentación de comunicaciones o posibles infracciones del Código Ético.
Compliance general corporativo: elaboración y actualización de políticas internas, códigos éticos, procedimientos y modelos de cumplimiento.
Monitorización normativa y análisis regulatorio: identificación de nueva normativa aplicable, análisis de impacto y preparación de informes para sectores regulados.
Soporte en auditorías y revisiones de compliance: recopilación de documentación, preparación de evidencias y apoyo en revisiones UNE/ISO.
Formación interna en cumplimiento normativo: apoyo en la preparación de materiales, seguimiento de indicadores y acciones de sensibilización.
Interacción con áreas internas: gestión de solicitudes de soporte legal/compliance a través de los canales habilitados y coordinación con la Comisión de Compliance.
Revisión y soporte documental: apoyo en la preparación de informes jurídicos, plantillas, contratos y documentación regulatoria requerida por el negocio.

Requisitos:

Grado en Derecho o doble grado con Derecho.
Valorable Máster en Compliance y/o Derecho Penal.

Excelencia técnica.

Nivel alto de catalán e inglés hablado y escrito.

Aptitudes para el trabajo en equipo.

Que Buscamos:

Buscamos profesionales con 3 a 6 años de experiencia en el asesoramiento en materia de compliance y Derecho Regulatorio desarrollada en despachos de abogados o asesorías jurídicas de sector público o privado.

Que ofrecemos

Aprendizaje continuo: Desarrollarás la mentalidad y las habilidades para enfrentarte a nuevos retos.

Tu defines el éxito: te proporcionaremos herramientas y flexibilidad para que puedas llegar a las metas propuestas.

Liderazgo transformacional: Te daremos la confianza y formación para que puedas crecer y llegar a ser un buen líder.
Cultura inclusiva y diversidad: Cada persona es única y tiene algo que aportar, te daremos voz para ello; toda idea es importante.

Si quieres unirte a nosotros, no dudes en aplicar a esta oferta.

La experiencia en EY es excepcional; constrúyela

EY | Building a better working world

EY existe para construir un mundo de trabajo mejor, ayudamos a nuestros clientes, personas y sociedad a crear un valor a largo plazo para generar valor en el mercado.

Gracias a los datos y la tecnología, tenemos equipos en más de 150 países generando confianza y ayudando a los clientes a crecer, transformarse y operar.

Trabajando en Auditoria, Consultoría, Tax, Estrategia y Transacciones, los equipos de EY se hacen las mejores preguntas para encontrar nuevas respuestas a complejos problemas en los que se encuentra nuestro mundo a día de hoy.

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