In House Legal Counsel (Technology) 5+ PQE 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

Our client, Legal Director of a large global technology company with $3b revenue, is looking to hire a talented Legal Counsel to be based in Madrid. 

The role will suit a commercial technology lawyer trained at a reputable firm or an in-house counsel with experience in the legal department of a multinational company.

The seniority of the role and package on offer will likely best suit someone with 5+ years of PQE, although candidates at all PQE levels are encouraged to apply.

Summary

The role offers:

• variety, complexity, challenge and development
• working alongside highly competent peers and managers, experienced tech lawyers
• excellent work life balance (longer holidays, hybrid working, opportunity to work abroad several weeks a year)
• competitive package

Role

You will join the company in a commercial legal role working closely with the business units:

• Providing legal support and advice to the business, including new and strategic business across several countries
• Drafting and negotiation of complex, high value contracts and agreements with multinational corporate customers, partners and providers of IT solutions
• Formulating and implementing company’s solutions portfolio and Go To Market strategy together with the respective business units
• Structuring transactions and analysis of relevant regulatory environment
• Developing, implementing, training and overseeing legal policies and procedures for the business
• Supporting the digital transformation processes for the legal department
• Liaising with external counsel and procuring input and advice.

Requirements 

• Commercial lawyer trained at a top international law firm or in-house counsel with experience in the legal department of a multinational IT company
• Qualified in the EU or the UK / Ireland / other common law jurisdiction
• An experienced negotiator with exposure to high value deals
• 5+ years of post qualification experience
• Experience in the tech sector

​What you can expect

• Competitive salary + bonus + benefits
• Hybrid / flexible office presence (1/2 week in the office, 1/2 week remote)
• Being part of a fun, multicultural and capable legal team of international lawyers
• Great camaraderie within the team, friendly and helpful colleagues 
• Excellent work-life balance
• Annual leave of 30 days + 14 bank holidays in Spain yearly (9-10 weeks per year in total)
• Opportunity to work outside of Spain 4 weeks a year
• International mobility

Reference: ALSM23