Senior Corporate Counsel

Senior Legal Advisor Overview We seek an experienced legal professional to lead and manage all legal affairs for our Spanish operations. As a pivotal member of the legal team, you will provide dedicated support for key strategic initiatives and champion Group-level compliance within the Spanish entity.

The role involves strong project-management abilities, robust legal research and analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities to effectively collaborate with internal teams, group headquarters, and external stakeholders including governmental departments.

Responsibilities Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing contracts, agreements, and other legal documents essential for the company's business operations in Spain.

Organizing and managing the contract approval matrix and ensuring systematic archiving of legal documents.

Providing dedicated and specialized legal support for key strategic projects and initiatives within Spain, advising on all related legal and regulatory aspects.

You will also be responsible for conducting legal research and managing legal risks in relation to the company's operations in Spain, developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance programs and policies for the Spanish entity, ensuring adherence to local laws and Group-level compliance standards.

Furthermore, you will oversee corporate secretarial matters for the Spanish entity, ensuring good corporate governance. You will also act as a key legal partner supporting the Group's establishment strategies and business rollout in Portugal, providing legal due diligence, risk assessment, and strategic advice.

Additionally, your responsibilities will include overseeing the protection of the company's intellectual property rights in Spain and supporting regional IP strategies. You will liaise effectively with external legal counsel and government agencies to ensure smooth operations and compliance with legal obligations.

Required Skills and Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree or above in Law (LLB, LLM, or JD preferred) from a recognized university.

Eligibility to practice law in Spain; alternatively, qualification in another civil law jurisdiction with substantial experience in Spanish law.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with a combination of law firm and in-house counsel experience, preferably within a multinational corporation.

Desired Skills Experience working in a transnational corporation and familiarity with navigating matrix organizations.

Excellent command of English and Spanish (both written and spoken).

Proven ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned tasks, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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