Global E-Commerce Counsel — Contracts, Compliance & AI Tools

Sugarbreak; Madrid; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugarbreak in Madrid seeks an experienced in-house counsel to advise on the platform's international expansion, commercial agreements, and regulatory compliance across EU jurisdictions. You will partner with business teams to manage risk and ensure scalable legal support.

The role requires a qualified EU lawyer with 5–7+ years of experience, strong English, willingness to travel, and the ability to work across time zones with external counsel. AI tools and innovation are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in an EU jurisdiction, preferably Spain, with at least 5-7 years of relevant legal experience.
• Proven in-house legal experience at a leading e-commerce platform or multinational corporation with a solid understanding of e-commerce business models and regulatory challenges.
• Direct experience handling regulatory investigations or enforcement by EU authorities; experience with consumer, customs, tax regulators is a plus.
• English language proficiency is essential; fluency in another language (Spanish/Chinese/European language) is a plus.
• Independent, proactive risk management mindset with ability to work across multiple locations and time zones.
• Willingness to travel regionally and internationally as needed.
• Sincere interest in technology, innovation and business; strong commercial sense.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal aspects of the platform's international expansion and current/new e-commerce offerings.
• Provide guidance to business teams on legal aspects of commercial agreements, models, strategies, operations, supply chain, and product offerings.
• Research local laws and regulations in target jurisdictions and manage external counsel.
• Address and respond to document requests from government regulators and law enforcement.
• Negotiate, draft, and review contracts, platform rules and policies.
• Address and respond to requests from law enforcement agencies.
• Develop in-house legal tools (including AI tools) and policies, and conduct trainings to business units.

Skills

In-house legal experience

EU regulatory knowledge

Contract drafting

English proficiency

Time-zone coordination

Travel availability

Education

Law degree (EU)

Tools

AI tools in legal practice

Job description

Sugarbreak in Madrid seeks an experienced in-house counsel to advise on the platform's international expansion, commercial agreements, and regulatory compliance across EU jurisdictions. You will partner with business teams to manage risk and ensure scalable legal support.

The role requires a qualified EU lawyer with 5–7+ years of experience, strong English, willingness to travel, and the ability to work across time zones with external counsel. AI tools and innovation are encouraged.