Senior M&A Underwriter – Warranty & Indemnity Insurance
Barcelona, Spain
Relocation opportunity for candidates based in Portugal
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior M&A Underwriter to join our clients growing Warranty & Indemnity (W&I) Insurance team based in Barcelona. This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate lawyer with strong M&A experience who is looking to move into a commercial underwriting role within the transactional risk insurance market.
The position is specifically aimed at lawyers currently based in Portugal, or Portuguese speaking individuals already in Spain, who are interested in relocating to Barcelona and developing a career in transactional risk insurance.
You will work closely with brokers, private equity funds, law firms, and corporate clients across Southern Europe and Latin America, underwriting W&I policies for complex M&A transactions.
Key Responsibilities
* Underwrite W&I insurance policies for M&A transactions across Iberia and Southern Europe
* Review transaction documentation including Sale & Purchase Agreements (SPAs), disclosure letters, and due diligence reports
* Analyse legal and commercial risks associated with M&A transactions
* Work with external advisors, brokers, and clients to structure appropriate insurance solutions
* Lead discussions with deal teams, private equity sponsors, and corporate buyers/sellers
* Collaborate with internal underwriting, legal, and claims teams throughout the underwriting process
* Support the growth of the LaTam transactional risk platform
Essential requirements:
* Qualified lawyer with 4+ years PQE in corporate/M&A law
* Experience working on M&A transactions at a recognised law firm
* Fluent Portuguese (essential)
* Strong English language skills (spoken and written)
* Excellent understanding of transaction documentation and due diligence processes
Preferred:
* Experience working with private equity transactions
* Exposure to cross-border M&A deals
* Spanish language skills (advantageous but not essential)
What's on offer?
* Opportunity to transition from private practice into the insurance and transactional risk market
* Exposure to high-profile M&A transactions across Europe
* Competitive compensation package
* A collaborative and international team environment based in Barcelona