.General Counsel (Legal & Compliance Director) - GAES– Barcelona, SpainWho we areAmplifon is the global leader in the hearing care retail industry. Since 1950, 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 20,300 professionals in 26 countries, coming from more than 100 different nationalities, work every day in a global network of 9,700 points of sales to empower thousands of people to rediscover all the emotions of sound.In Spain, Amplifon (GAES) operates with over 2,000 dedicated professionals across a network of more than 700 stores, helping people experience the full spectrum of sound.Who are we looking forFor 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).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
