Head of Legal Department

Somma; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An international biomedical research institute in Barcelona is seeking a highly qualified Head of the Legal Department. This strategic role involves ensuring compliance with legal frameworks, overseeing legal services, and providing legal advice on various matters. Ideal candidates will demonstrate exceptional legal judgment and the ability to navigate complex environments. Join us to contribute to the success of a leading research institute.

Formación

• Professional integrity and sound legal judgment required.
• Ability to operate in a complex, interdisciplinary, and international environment.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee and coordinate all legal services within the organisation.
• Provide authoritative legal advice on contract negotiation, governance, and compliance.

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The Institute and the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is supported by a flexible administration and by high-end, innovative technologies. The CRG holds the HR Excellence in Research award for 2021 and maintains policies aligned with the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. For details, see the CRG recruitment policy.

The role

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced legal professional to assume the position of Head of the Legal Department. This strategic leadership role ensures that the Institute’s operations and decision-making processes align with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks at national and international levels. Reporting directly to the Administrative Director, the Head of the Legal Department will oversee and coordinate all legal services within the organisation, providing authoritative legal advice across matters including contract negotiation and drafting, institutional governance, regulatory compliance, public procurement, and personal data protection. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading international research institute by ensuring legal integrity, supporting strategic partnerships, and enabling sound governance. The successful candidate will demonstrate professional integrity, sound legal judgment, and the ability to operate in a complex, interdisciplinary, and international environment.