Head of Legal

Confidential Jobs; Pamplona; Híbrido; COP 80.000.000 - 120.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A fast-growing tech company is seeking a Director-level Head of Legal to lead their Legal and Compliance function. This role involves executing legal strategies aligned with business goals, overseeing M&A activities across jurisdictions, and managing a legal team. The ideal candidate has a law degree, at least 10 years of post-qualification experience in tech/digital fields, fluent Spanish, and proven leadership skills. The position offers a competitive package with flexible working options.

Servicios

Competitive package aligned to seniority

Direct executive access

Flexible working environment

Formación

• 10+ years PQE in tech/digital environments, with fintech exposure as a plus.
• Proven M&A track record and corporate legal/structuring expertise.
• Multi-jurisdiction experience, including Spain and international matters.

Responsabilidades

• Define and execute the group’s legal and compliance strategy.
• Lead all legal activities across jurisdictions and manage external counsel.
• Oversee corporate governance, entity management, and support M&A processes.

Conocimientos

Fluent Spanish

Strong English

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership abilities

Pragmatic judgment

Educación

Law degree and bar qualification in Spain or another EU jurisdiction

Descripción del empleo

Overview

We are a fast‑paced tech group with international growth and active M&A. We are creating a Director‑level Head of Legal to elevate our group capability. You will lead Legal and Compliance, set strategy, and partner with senior leadership on M&A, corporate structure, and cross‑border matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the group’s legal and compliance strategy aligned to business goals
• Lead all legal activities across jurisdictions; build scalable processes and controls
• Establish efficient contract management, governance, and compliance monitoring
• Manage external counsel across markets and optimize panel/spend
• Develop and mentor the team; set standards, priorities, and measurable outcomes

Consumer, Commercial & Product

• Advise on consumer protection, e‑commerce, marketing, and digital contracting
• Draft/review/negotiate commercial agreements (marketing partnerships, payment, vendors)
• Keep terms of service, privacy policies, and user agreements compliant and current
• Support product/marketing on advertising standards, promotions, and consumer rights

Data Protection & Privacy

• Lead GDPR and global privacy compliance; privacy‑by‑design for digital products
• Oversee data governance, DPA management, cross‑border transfers, and incident response

Corporate, Governance & M&A

• Oversee corporate governance and entity management across multiple jurisdictions
• Lead/support M&A and corporate finance transactions (DD, structuring, execution)
• Advise on group legal structure; draft/review shareholder, investment, and corporate docs
• Provide pragmatic guidance on strategic partnerships and reorganizations

Intellectual Property & Brand

• Manage trademark portfolio and broader IP; software licensing and confidentiality
• Support brand protection, disputes, and enforcement strategies

Risk Management, Disputes & Compliance

• Identify and mitigate legal/compliance risks across operations
• Handle pre‑litigation matters, consumer complaints, and dispute resolution
• Design and roll out policies, training, and ethical standards; drive continuous improvement

What Success Looks Like

• 3 months: Assess current state; earn trust; stabilize key matters; set 12‑month roadmap
• 6 months: Upgraded contracting and compliance processes; visible strategic impact on deals
• 12 months: Legal operating at director level with scalable frameworks; strong stakeholder satisfaction; team performing with clear KPIs

Must‑have Qualifications

• Law degree and bar qualification in Spain or another EU jurisdiction
• 10+ years PQE in tech/digital environments; fintech exposure is a plus
• Proven M&A track record (end‑to‑end) and corporate legal/structuring expertise
• Multi‑jurisdiction experience; Spain + international matters
• Fluent Spanish and strong English
• Leadership of legal teams and managers; ability to elevate standards and challenge assumptions
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with commercial, pragmatic judgment

Desirable Skills

• Experience scaling legal in fast‑growth/scale‑ups
• Combination of top law firm training and in‑house leadership
• Additional European languages

Team, Reporting & Ways of Working

• Reports to a senior executive; close partnership with Finance leadership
• Manages Legal and Compliance team
• Hybrid model or remote model

Why Join?

• First director‑level legal role with mandate to build and elevate the function
• Group‑wide scope, direct executive access, tangible impact on international growth and M&A
• Collaborative, pragmatic, multicultural environment with flexibility
• Competitive package aligned to seniority; details discussed confidentially

How to Express Interest?

• This is a confidential search. Apply with your CV (English). Shortlisted candidates will be asked to sign an NDA prior to company disclosure.