General Counsel (Legal & Compliance Director) - GAES

Who we are

Amplifon is the global leader in the hearing care retail industry. Since , we’ve been transforming the lives of millions of customers worldwide. While we operate on a global scale, we maintain an innovative and agile approach akin to a start-up. We pride ourselves on setting industry standards and continuously enhancing the customer and employee experience.

Over , professionals in countries, coming from more than different nationalities, work every day in a global network of , points of sales to empower thousands of people to rediscover all the emotions of Spain, Amplifon (GAES) operates with over , dedicated professionals across a network of more than stores, helping people experience the full spectrum of sound.

Who are we looking for

For our Spanish branch, headquartered in Barcelona, we are currently looking for a General Counsel (m / f / d - Legal & Compliance Director).

As the General Counsel, you will be the primary point of contact for local and corporate teams on all legal and compliance matters. You will lead the Legal & Compliance team, which includes two direct reports (a Compliance Manager and a Legal Manager), each overseeing their respective teams.

Reporting Structure : You will report hierarchically to the General Manager of Amplifon / GAES for Spain (Luca Bradaschia) and functionally to the Global Chief Legal Officer (Federico Dal Poz).

Your tasks :

• Data Protection and GDPR : Leading the implementation, deployment, and monitoring of data management procedures to ensure compliance with Spanish and EU data protection regulations. Privacy and GDPR compliance will be a central focus of your role, given its critical importance.
• Internal Audit & Compliance : Overseeing the internal audit processes, including the prevention, detection, and control of risks. Ensure that all internal protocols and policies are up to date and aligned with corporate governance requirements.
• Corporate Governance : Guiding and ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards within the organization. You will play a key role in shaping and maintaining a robust compliance culture.
• Legal Management : Managing and providing guidance on a broad range of legal issues including commercial law, consumer law, and intellectual property. Overseeing the management of litigation, legal disputes, and negotiations related to these areas.
• Mergers & Acquisitions : While M&A is a secondary priority, you will still support and advise the M&A team on acquisitions and high stakes projects when necessary, particularly in due diligence and post-transaction integration.
• Regulatory Compliance : Ensuring that the company adheres to relevant regulations, including those specific to the medical device sector, marketing, advertising, and competition law.
• Team Leadership : Leading the Legal & Compliance team, providing direction and development opportunities for your direct reports and their teams. This includes managing their workload, professional growth, and ensuring a high standard of legal and compliance services.
• Training & Development : Conducting training for operational staff on legal and compliance matters to foster a culture of compliance and ensure that all employees understand the legal framework within which they operate.

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Place of Work : C / de Pere IV, , Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain