Legal Counsel Iberia -

If you are an experienced lawyer in Portuguese law and your ambition is to work in a global company based in Madrid, this may be your career opportunity!

Accor is currently looking for a Legal Counsel for the Iberian Peninsula to join our offices in Madrid, reporting directly to the General Counsel & Compliance Officer of Accor in Iberia.

You will be part of a dynamic team, working on a variety of cross-departmental and international projects. This is a highly international and valued position, working closely with Legal colleagues at the Southern Europe level and with Accor’s branded hotels (both managed and franchised) in Spain & Portugal.

We are seeking a Native Portuguese speaker, member of Ordem dos Advogados in Portugal (this requirement is mandatory).

What is the job? The main responsibilities for Iberica, especially Portugal, include :

• Drafting, negotiating, and validating legal documents and contracts (hotel management agreements, franchise agreements, services agreements, IT contracts, partnerships, procurement, sales, general terms and conditions, notably in Portugal).
• Advising on all legal issues related to the field of activity, drafting summary notes.
• Managing pre-litigation and litigation processes, acting as the point of contact with external lawyers in Portugal.
• Handling corporate law matters in Portugal.
• Advising operational staff and support departments on contract law, economic law (distribution, competition), and commercial law, supporting various business departments on franchising and management (operations, development, finance, marketing, sales, distribution, IT, call center).
• Participating in projects and working groups related to these areas.
• Training and raising awareness among operational and support staff on legal and operational issues.
• Identifying legislative and jurisprudential developments, assessing risks, and proposing solutions.
• Collaborating with other lawyers and colleagues within the Hub and the wider Accor network.
• Maintaining a database of leases, management, and franchise agreements via the Group's central information system (“CMT”).
• Maintaining the Iberia legal intranet, updating legal information, and rolling out internal policies.
• Knowledge of data protection laws is a plus.

What are we looking for?

Required Skills

We are committed to Diversity & Inclusion :

We aim to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor? We are more than a global leader. We embrace your individuality, support your growth and learning, and ensure your work has purpose. Join us to explore limitless possibilities with Accor.

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