We are a fast-paced tech group with international growth and active M&A. We are creating a Director-level Head of Legal to elevate our group capability. You will lead Legal and Compliance, set strategy, and partner with senior leadership on M&A, corporate structure, and cross‑border matters.
Key responsibilities :
Strategy, leadership & operations :
- Define and execute the group’s legal and compliance strategy aligned to business goals
- Lead all legal activities across jurisdictions; build scalable processes and controls
- Establish efficient contract management, governance, and compliance monitoring
- Manage external counsel across markets and optimize panel / spend
- Develop and mentor the team; set standards, priorities, and measurable outcomes
Consumer, commercial & product :
Advise on consumer protection, e‑commerce, marketing, and digital contractingDraft / review / negotiate commercial agreements (marketing partnerships, payment, vendors)Keep terms of service, privacy policies, and user agreements compliant and currentSupport product / marketing on advertising standards, promotions, and consumer rightsData protection & privacy :
Lead GDPR and global privacy compliance; privacy-by-design for digital productsOversee data governance, DPA management, cross‑border transfers, and incident responseCorporate, governance & M&A :
Oversee corporate governance and entity management across multiple jurisdictionsLead / support M&A and corporate finance transactions (DD, structuring, execution)Advise on group legal structure; draft / review shareholder, investment, and corporate docsProvide pragmatic guidance on strategic partnerships and reorganizationsIntellectual property & brand :
Manage trademark portfolio and broader IP; software licensing and confidentialitySupport brand protection, disputes, and enforcement strategiesRisk management, disputes & compliance :
Identify and mitigate legal / compliance risks across operationsHandle pre‑litigation matters, consumer complaints, and dispute resolutionDesign and roll out policies, training, and ethical standards; drive continuous improvementWhat success looks like :
3 months : Assess current state; earn trust; stabilize key matters; set 12‑month roadmap6 months : Upgraded contracting and compliance processes; visible strategic impact on deals12 months : Legal operating at director level with scalable frameworks; strong stakeholder satisfaction; team performing with clear KPIsMust‑have qualifications :
Law degree and bar qualification in Spain or another EU jurisdiction10+ years PQE in tech / digital environments; fintech exposure is a plusProven M&A track record (end‑to‑end) and corporate legal / structuring expertiseMulti‑jurisdiction experience; Spain + international mattersFluent Spanish and strong EnglishLeadership of legal teams and managers; ability to elevate standards and challenge assumptionsStrong communication and negotiation skills with commercial, pragmatic judgmentDesireable skills :
Experience scaling legal in fast‑growth / scale‑upsCombination of top law firm training and in‑house leadershipAdditional European languagesTeam, reporting & ways of working :
Reports to a senior executive; close partnership with Finance leadershipManages Legal and Compliance teamHybrid model or remote modelWhy join?
First director‑level legal role with mandate to build and elevate the functionGroup‑wide scope, direct executive access, tangible impact on international growth and M&ACollaborative, pragmatic, multicultural environment with flexibilityCompetitive package aligned to seniority; details discussed confidentiallyHow to express interest?
This is a confidential search. Apply with your CV (English). Shortlisted candidates will be asked to sign an NDA prior to company disclosure.