Senior Legal Counsel

Location : Madrid, Spain

Work Setup : Hybrid (minimum 3 days on-site in Alcobendas, Madrid)

Start Date : As soon as possible

Engagement : 6-month rolling contract

Salary : €90,000 salary per annum

The Opportunity

A leading international technology company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Commercial Counsel to join its legal team in Madrid. This is a key contract position with potential for long-term engagement. You will support high-value, cross-border transactions across the EMEA region, working in a fast-paced and commercially driven environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional who thrives on autonomy and wants to play a strategic role in the company’s commercial success.

About the Role

You will take ownership of complex commercial negotiations and serve as a primary legal partner to business and sales teams. The environment is dynamic and agile, and success in this role depends on your ability to manage deals independently with minimal supervision .

The role requires excellent commercial judgment, the ability to draft and negotiate across different legal systems (English law preferred), and comfort working in a sales-oriented, delivery-focused culture .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and review of major commercial contracts across technology and service lines.
• Support complex cross-border transactions, often under tight timelines and with multiple stakeholders.
• Navigate diverse legal frameworks across EMEA (English law and local laws).
• Collaborate with procurement, delivery, compliance, and finance teams on deal execution.
• Advise on risk management, contract structuring, and commercial strategy.

Candidate Profile

If you're a commercially minded legal professional who can hit the ground running and manage significant deals with confidence, we’d love to hear from you.