Overview
Corporate Affairs and Transactional Legal Director based in Madrid, reporting to the General Counsel. Lead high-impact legal initiatives across all markets, focusing on corporate governance, M&A, capital markets, and strategic growth projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute strategic legal projects related to organic and inorganic growth, including M&A, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring.
- Act as lead counsel in due diligence, negotiation, closing, and integration phases of transactions.
- Advise the Board and Management Team on legal risks and strategic decisions.
- Represent the company in regulatory and governmental matters.
- Ensure compliance with Spanish and international legal frameworks.
- Drive legal innovation, digitization, and simplification initiatives.
- Manage and develop a high-performing legal team.
Qualifications
- Licensed to practice law in Spain (mandatory).
- University degree in Law (Master’s or equivalent preferred).
- 10+ years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Antitrust and competition law
- Capital markets
- Corporate governance
- Strong strategic planning and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop talent, and manage change.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
- High proficiency in MS Office and legal documentation tools.
- Experience working in multinational environments and across jurisdictions.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of global legal trends.