.Job descriptionAvanade leads in providing innovative digital services, business solutions and design-led experiences for its clients, delivered through the power of people and the Microsoft ecosystem. Avanade has over 60,000 digitally connected people operating across 25 countries, bringing clients the best thinking through a collaborative culture that honours diversity and reflects the communities in which we operate. We welcome all and seek talented individuals who can bring their whole self to work, build inclusive teams and encourage diversity inside and outside the organization.Come join usAs a Legal Counsel at Avanade, you will join the welcoming and efficient Iberia Legal Team. This role will report to the Iberia Regional Legal Lead and will join her team focusing on Spain and Portugal. You will shape and negotiate client arrangements, guide our business stakeholders on legal and commercial risks associated with transactions and suggest mitigating actions. You will be part of the Europe and Middle East (EME) legal team which collaborates across seventeen distinct legal jurisdictions to provide an experience that simultaneously reflects consistency across Europe. Our EME team is famous for its rich knowledge-sharing and supportive teamwork. You will have the ability to work remotely and from our office in Madrid to meet the local legal team and your contacts in person.Skills and experiencesStrong academic credentials and admitted to practice law in Spain or Portugal.5+ years of experience as an attorney/legal counsel, with at least 2 years experience of working in a corporate legal department (experience in the IT industry is a plus).Excellent judgment, ability to prioritize and make decisions. Ability to meet deadlines with short time frames.Ability to work independently with some supervision and to escalate issues in a timely manner for resolution.Superior communication skills, particularly with respect to active listening to and integrating information from various sources quickly and communicating legal advice in a practical form in a business context.Customer Service - including managing expectations of senior-level stakeholders regarding difficult or sensitive issues.Fluent in English (reading, writing and speaking) and ability to negotiate contracts in Spanish and English. Language skills in other European languages and/or a second legal, business or technical degree are a plus.About youYou are a positive and committed person who is passionate about the law and technology.You have the ability to work in a team and manage competing priorities and adapt quickly to change.You are a people person with the ability to build relationships at all levels within the organization.You have a curious mindset and a strong interest in understanding the business and what drives performance
