Description – Legal CounselIn-house Legal Counsel that provides a full range of advice and services on matters of law including commercial, data protection, real estate, employment and/or disputes.
This may include review and draft of legal documents, manage risk, conduct negotiations on behalf of the organisation and liaising with external counsel.
Responsibilities are within the Legal function as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines.
May act as a contract liaison between the organisation and customers/vendors, including participation in pre contract discussions, contract negotiations and contract changes.
Assesses commercial risk of contracts.
Candidates will need fluency in both Spanish and English to be considered for the role.
The role is working remotely and candidates can be based anywhere in Spain.General Tasks:Providing the organisation with effective legal advice and solutions focused on business growth and organisational efficiencyWorking closely with and advising all the business units Liaising with external counselParticipation in negotiations of commercial contracts including data processing agreementsOverseeing the accuracy of contractsOverseeing / and managing legal risks, defining the legal risk and ensuring compliance of the company's operations within the laws and internal policiesProviding legal advice and support to the organisation's Board of Directors and management teamTranslating global solutions into local solutions and initiativesTakes care of the entrusted property and assets of the companyTakes care of the company's good image and internal and external PR of the companyObserves and monitors the application of the company's work organisation in force, as well as bylaws, procedures and other internal instructionsQualifications:University degree in lawVery good knowledge of civil and commercial lawSkills (including foreign language skills):Highly developed interpersonal and communication skillsVery good organisation of own and team workVery good knowledge of English and Spanish (including legal terminology)Very good knowledge of civil, commercial and labour lawsA focus on finding and initiating solutions that lead to business growthExperience and excellent skills in working with business/lines of business, being a trusted expert and partner to the businessLeadership skillsExperience in dealing with Public Procurement High negotiating competenceExperience:Minimum of 5 years of experience in the professionMinimum of 2 years of experience in an in-house legal department, in an international organisationPractice in reputable law firmsExperience in working with the Board of Directors#LI-remoteCategory: Legal
