Associate — Corporate & M&A

Arias Guatemala seeks an Associate for its Corporate and M&A practice in Guatemala City. You will work on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings involving Guatemalan and regional entities under the Codigo de Comercio de Guatemala.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate share purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and joint venture documentation
• Advise on compliance with the Codigo de Comercio and Registro Mercantil requirements
• Coordinate filings with the Registro Mercantil General de la Republica
• Conduct corporate due diligence on Guatemalan sociedades anonimas and limitadas
• Assist with company formations, branch registrations, and corporate restructurings

• Support senior partners on M&A deal execution
• Draft corporate governance documents, board resolutions, and actas notariales
• Manage Registro Mercantil filings and corporate secretarial matters
• Review commercial contracts for corporate clients

• Licenciatura en Ciencias Juridicas y Sociales from a recognised Guatemalan university
• Colegiado activo with the Colegio de Abogados y Notarios de Guatemala
• 3-5 years post-qualification experience in corporate and M&A transactions
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Experience with DR-CAFTA cross-border transactions an advantage