General Counsel, Head of Legal

Medium; A distancia; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A fast-growing international organization in Spain is seeking a General Counsel to lead their legal function. This role involves shaping the global legal structure, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing complex contracts. The ideal candidate has a Master's in Law, fluency in English, and over 10 years of experience in corporate law and international tax law. This highly autonomous position allows for remote work and offers competitive remuneration with professional growth opportunities.

Servicios

Competitive remuneration package

Remote work with flexible hours

Collaborative international team

Exposure to complex legal challenges

Direct collaboration with executive leadership

Formación

• Fluency in English; proficiency in Ukrainian or Russian desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate law or tax law.
• Strong track record managing complex legal projects.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the global corporate legal structure design.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and tax regulations.
• Manage legal aspects of M&A and corporate finance.

Conocimientos

Fluency in English

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to influence senior stakeholders

Educación

Master’s degree in Law

Descripción del empleo

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a General Counsel, Head of Legal in Spain.

In this role, you will lead the legal function for a fast‑growing international organization, providing strategic, operational, and transactional guidance across multiple jurisdictions. You will shape the company’s global legal structure, support expansion plans, and ensure compliance with corporate, tax, and regulatory frameworks. The position involves managing complex commercial contracts, advising on M&A, and mitigating legal and financial risks. You will work closely with executive leadership, particularly the CFO, to align legal strategy with business objectives, optimize tax and corporate structures, and prepare the company for potential IPOs or strategic acquisitions. This is a highly autonomous role with broad scope and impact in a dynamic, distributed, and remote‑first environment.

Accountabilities

• Lead the design and implementation of the global corporate legal structure and tax strategy, including subsidiaries and sub‑holdings across multiple jurisdictions
• Ensure compliance with international and local corporate, tax, and financial regulations, including CFC rules, VAT/GST, and reporting obligations
• Manage legal aspects of M&A, corporate finance, equity raises, and debt instruments, including drafting, negotiation, and due diligence
• Oversee the preparation, review, and negotiation of customer contracts, vendor agreements, and intra‑group agreements to minimize legal and financial risks
• Conduct legal and tax research to advise executive leadership on strategic and operational decisions
• Develop and implement internal legal processes and risk management workflows, including contract lifecycle management and compliance protocols
• Coordinate with external counsel, auditors, and service providers to ensure timely filings, audits, and regulatory compliance

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Law with fluency in English; proficiency in Ukrainian or Russian highly desirable
• Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate law, international tax law, corporate finance, or compliance, including at least 3 years in senior managerial or partner‑level roles
• Strong track record of managing complex legal projects, multi‑jurisdictional engagements, and high‑value transactions
• Deep understanding of international corporate governance, tax‑efficient structures, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Ability to operate autonomously in a dynamic, fast‑growing, remote‑first environment

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package with opportunities for professional growth and development
• Remote work with flexible hours
• Collaborative, high‑performing international team with knowledge‑sharing opportunities
• Exposure to complex legal and corporate challenges in a global organization
• Direct collaboration with executive leadership on strategic initiatives
• Contractor arrangement with attractive terms

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!