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Overview

At BBVA, we are leading the transformation of global banking with the aim of bringing the opportunities of this new era within everyone’s reach. We are a global financial institution present in more than 25 countries with over 89 million customers.

The BBVA US Legal Department provides legal support to the Corporate & Investment Banking Group (“CIB”), which includes the New York Branch and Houston Representative Office of BBVA (a Spanish bank), as well as its SEC-registered broker-dealer.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented law school student to join our Legal team in New York as a 2026 summer Legal Intern. This internship offers firsthand exposure to complex cross-border banking and finance matters in a dynamic international environment.

Position Summary

The Legal Intern will work with members of the US Legal Department to support legal and regulatory matters primarily related to CIB’s activities in the United States. The intern is expected to assist with legal research, documentation review, regulatory analysis and other internal advisory matters, under the supervision of senior attorneys, including the Deputy General Counsel for US CIB.

This role is expected to provide substantive exposure across corporate lending, trade finance, derivatives, securities origination, syndication, and trading, and cross-border banking operations.

Key Responsibilities

Work with the US Legal team on CIB transactions, research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations, and special projects:

• Assist in review and analysis of finance documentation
• Assist with regulatory compliance analysis and documentation of internal governance
• Participate in working group and/or committee meetings, and collaborate with other teams

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in and in good standing in an accredited US law school
• Strong academic credentials
• Demonstrated interest in banking law, finance, corporate law, or financial regulation
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Professional maturity, discretion, and high integrity
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Great sense of humor and positive perspective

What You Will Gain

• Exposure to the legal framework governing the US operations of a global financial institution
• Practical experience with complex financial documentation
• Insight into how in-house legal teams partner with business units in a highly regulated environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

With respect to this position in our New York Office, the expected salary is $30/hour. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

*Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

Overview

BBVA ( ) is a customer-centric global financial services group founded in 1857 with an important investment, transactional, and capital markets banking business in the U.S. The BBVA Group maintains a strong leadership position in the Spanish market, the largest financial institution in Mexico, and leading franchises in South America. It is also the leading shareholder in Turkey's Garanti BBVA.

BBVA's Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) business in the U.S. includes a New York-based broker-dealer and a U.S. branch of our parent company, BBVA, S.A. (Spain), through which we conduct Global Markets, Global Transactional Banking, and Investment Banking & Finance activities for U.S. and international corporate clients and institutional investors.

As Tax Counsel – Executive Director (Tax Attorney) for the CIB business, you will be responsible for overseeing all U.S. tax-related activities and strategies, working in close coordination with colleagues based in New York, Madrid, and across BBVA's global footprint.

The successful candidate will perform tax research, review financial transactions, respond to tax-related inquiries from the business and corporate units, present updates to senior management, and provide tax counsel, working together with other colleagues at the tax department and various internal and external stakeholders, to ensure compliance with U.S. tax law, adequate risk control, and effective tax planning.

Primary duties

• Answer tax related questions and provide day-to-day tax advisory support to CIB business units, both in the New York office and globally (including teams in Europe, Asia, and Latin America).
• Review and negotiate tax provisions in credit facilities, ISDA Master Agreements (including 871(m) implications), CSAs, GMSLAs, GMRAs, and other relevant banking documentation.
• Evaluate the tax implications of CIB products and business initiatives, particularly in the Global Markets and Broker Dealer fields, including but not limited to: fixed income products (bonds, notes, repos), equity , derivatives (options, futures, swaps), structured products, securitization and cross-border financial instruments, to ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Help in managing all aspects of the Withholding and Investment Tax Reporting process, including supporting the preparation process for Forms 1099 and 1042-S payee statements, as well as Form 1042 Annual Withholding Tax Return for U.S. Source Income of Foreign Persons, assist with FATCA compliance, respond to requests regarding Forms W-9 and W-8 as applicable, etc.
• Assistance in trade finance / supply chain finance and other global transactional business initiatives
• Participate in internal and external working groups on tax matters impacting BBVA's CIB operations and represent BBVA in industry advocacy groups related to CIB tax issues.

Additional responsibilities

• Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, rulings, and procedures to assess their impact and identify opportunities for the business.
• Coordinate with external tax counsel, accounting firms, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective tax planning, compliance, and risk control.
• Support in IRS audits and other regulatory inquiries.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal controls and processes to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting and effective risk mitigation.
• Assist in developing, updating and maintaining Policies & Procedures manuals for the CIB business and ensure adherence to established protocols.
• Assist in the preparation or review of tax filings related to the CIB business and maintain appropriate regulatory tax reporting policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• A JD from a top-tier law school.
• 8-10 years of relevant tax experience at a leading law firm or as in-house counsel at a financial institution / broker-dealer
• Strong expertise in U.S. federal and state tax laws, with demonstrated experience in international tax, financial instruments, trading and derivatives taxation rules.
• Solid understanding of standard CIB agreements, with experience drafting and negotiating tax provisions in financial contracts.
• Experience with advising on or implementing US tax information reporting and withholding obligations

Desired skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to interpret complex tax regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey tax concepts to non-tax professionals.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while maintaining sound judgment and knowing when to escalate issues.
• Collaborative team player with high integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments in a timely and effective manner.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

With respect to this position in our Houston Office, the expected base salary ranges from $165,000 to $190,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

*Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions