About the RoleMorningstar DBRS is seeking a highly motivated lawyer with at least five years of transactional lending experience to support its European Corporate Ratings business. Reporting to the Managing Director, Head of Asset Finance, the successful candidate will work closely with the broader Legal team and credit analysts across Europe to support the General Corporate Ratings business. The role involves providing legal advice and transactional support on a wide range of corporate and infrastructure finance matters. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values rigorous critical thinking, open dialogue, and continuous professional development. The successful candidate will gain significant exposure to issuers, investors, advisors, and other key stakeholders across the European corporate and infrastructure finance markets. The role will be based in Morningstar DBRS's Madrid office in Spain.
Job Responsibilities




- Review legal documentation underlying credit rating analysis and advise analysts and rating committee on legal issues that may impact credit risk and ratings.
- Communicate Morningstar DBRS’ position on legal, structural and methodology‑related matters to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the analytical team in evaluating legal, structural, and reputational risks relating to credit ratings.
- Provide support in the drafting, review, and implementation of Morningstar DBRS policies, procedures, methodologies, and criteria.
- Review and analyse financing and transaction documentation, summarising key legal terms and considerations for analysts and rating committees.
- Conduct legal research and analysis on issues relevant to the corporate and infrastructure finance sectors.
- Monitor legislative, regulatory, and case law developments and advise analysts and legal colleagues on their potential impact on rating activities and methodologies.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of rating methodo

📌 Assistant Vice President, Corporate Ratings (Madrid)
🏢 Morningstar Credit Ratings
📍 Madrid