Chief Legal Advisor

beBeeSenior; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the med tech sector seeks a Senior Legal Counsel in Barcelona. This role involves managing complex commercial contracts and providing legal support across various operations. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in law firms or multinational environments, with a focus on problem-solving and extensive legal knowledge. An open corporate culture and opportunities for professional growth are guaranteed.

Servicios

Challenging tasks and opportunities for growth

Open corporate culture

Flexible working time models

Formación

• University degree in Law from a reputable university.
• Qualified attorney with bar admission in at least one jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in a law firm and in-house role.

Responsabilidades

• Lead drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of commercial agreements.
• Provide legal counsel across Global Operations and advise on disputes.
• Develop and implement contract templates and training programs.

Conocimientos

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Tech Savviness

Knowledge of Competition Law

Educación

University degree in Law

LLM or CAS in business law or related fields

Herramientas

MS Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

As a seasoned and dynamic Senior Legal Counsel, you will be at the forefront of our contracting processes, providing expert legal support across our international operations.

• Lead the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of diverse commercial agreements, including purchasing, contract manufacturing, product development, and corporate IT service agreements.
• Partner with Corporate Procurement to support the full supplier lifecycle, from RFI / RFP processes to agreement terminations, ensuring robust legal and business compliance.
• Provide legal counsel across Global Operations, including Planning, Customs, Trade, Logistics, Marketing, R&D, and Sales, while advising on disputes and settlements with suppliers and B2B customers.
• Develop and implement contract templates, processes, and training programs to enhance efficiency and compliance within the organization.
• Offer strategic guidance on competition law and conduct legal research to stay current with best practices, regulations, and emerging industry trends.
• Advise HR and management on employment laws, draft and revise policies, and support employee relations, including disputes, disciplinary matters, and sensitive terminations.
• Collaborate with internal clients and external counsel to manage litigation and provide expert advice on employment-related contracts, compliance, and dispute resolution.

Requirements

• University degree in Law from a reputable university; additional advanced studies (e.g., LLM or CAS) in business law and / or related fields are a plus.
• Qualified attorney with bar admission in at least one jurisdiction; additional bar qualifications are advantageous.
• Good knowledge of Swiss and German employment law is a strong plus; familiarity with UK or French employment law is a nice to have.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in a law firm and in-house role within a multinational company, preferably in the med tech, high tech, or life sciences sector.
• Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts, as well as providing strategic advice on a broad range of legal matters.
• Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal issues and offer practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Tech-savvy with experience using the latest MS Office Suite.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken; knowledge of German is highly desirable, while French and / or any other languages are a plus.

What We Offer

• Challenging tasks and opportunities for growth and development.
• Open corporate culture, flat hierarchies, and excellent working conditions.
• Flexible working time models in various roles.

We Are Equal Opportunity Employer

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.