Global E-Commerce Counsel: Expansion & Compliance

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

Job summary

Alibaba Group in Madrid seeks an experienced in-house attorney to lead legal support for international expansion of e-commerce offerings. The role covers advising on commercial agreements, business models, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions, with coordination of external counsel as needed.

The candidate will research EU regulations, respond to regulator requests, negotiate contracts, and help develop internal legal tools, including AI-driven policies and trainings, to support business

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in an EU jurisdiction, preferably Spain.
• 5-7 years of relevant legal experience.
• In-house experience at a leading e-commerce platform or multinational.
• English required; Spanish or Chinese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal aspects of platform expansion.
• Advise on commercial agreements, business models and strategies.
• Research local laws and regulations in local jurisdictions and manage external counsel.
• Respond to document requests from regulators and law enforcement.
• Negotiate, draft, and review contracts and platform policies.
• Develop in-house legal tools (including AI tools) and trainings.

Skills

Qualified lawyer

In-house experience

Regulatory investigations

English proficiency

Education

EU legal qualification

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Alibaba Group in Madrid seeks an experienced in-house attorney to lead legal support for international expansion of e-commerce offerings. The role covers advising on commercial agreements, business models, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions, with coordination of external counsel as needed.

The candidate will research EU regulations, respond to regulator requests, negotiate contracts, and help develop internal legal tools, including AI-driven policies and trainings, to support business