In-House Legal Counselor

Legit.Health; A distancia; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A dynamic health tech startup is seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counselor to oversee all legal aspects of operations. You will manage contract negotiations, ensure compliance with business law and data protection regulations, and act as the Data Protection Officer. This full-time role offers flexibility with remote working and competitive salary based on experience, requiring high proficiency in both Spanish and English. Join a collaborative team dedicated to innovative health solutions.

Servicios

Flexible vacation policy

Remote work flexibility

Restaurant and daycare benefits

Flexible working hours

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, particularly in business law and data protection.
• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience in the technology or health sector is highly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with various stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations regarding data protection.
• Serve as Data Protection Officer responsible for GDPR compliance.
• Provide legal advice across various business operations.

Conocimientos

Contract negotiation

GDPR compliance

Legal advisory

Risk management

Communication

Team collaboration

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

About Us

Legit.Health deploys computer vision and artificial intelligence technology to enable lifesaving diagnosis and therapies for visible diseases.

Our goal is to enable universal access to high-quality diagnosis and follow-up of pathologies and to offer affordable health assistance to everyone everywhere.

We are a startup. It is important that you are knowledgeable about how startups operate and know that at this stage there are more unknowns than certainties.

There are many things to discover and define yet, so you will be part of that definition. You will have many functions helping the management.

We have a friendly, open, collaborative culture and a united team vision.

We love entrepreneurial, risk-taking, high-ambition mindsets.

Our work is rewarding and we help each other win by creating a supportive and collaborative environment for one another.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable In-House Legal Counselor to oversee our legal department.

This critical role involves managing all legal aspects of our business operations, with a particular focus on Business Law and Data Protection under GDPR.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, and will act as our Data Protection Officer to ensure full compliance with GDPR.

This position offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic startup environment, influencing the growth and structure of our company's legal framework.

Responsibilities

• Contract management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, partners, suppliers, and employees to safeguard the company's interests.
• Compliance and risk management: Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, particularly in relation to business operations and data protection. Conduct risk assessments and provide proactive legal advice to mitigate potential legal issues.
• Data protection: Serve as the Data Protection Officer, responsible for implementing data protection strategies, managing data-related incidents, and maintaining records of processing activities in accordance with GDPR requirements.
• Legal advisory: Provide legal advice on a wide range of issues including intellectual property, employment law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Policy development: Develop and update internal policies and procedures to reflect current laws and regulations, promoting legal and ethical integrity.
• Litigation management: Handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries, and coordinate with external counsel as necessary to manage litigation cases.
• Training and development: Conduct training sessions for staff on legal compliance, particularly focusing on data protection and GDPR.
• Stakeholder engagement: Work closely with various departments to provide legal support and ensure compliance across all aspects of the business.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent qualification in Law.
• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, with a strong background in business law and data protection.
• Previous experience as a Data Protection Officer and thorough understanding of GDPR compliance.
• Experience in the technology or health sector is highly preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, willing to learn, have an impact and grow in the company.
• Team player capable of adapting to changes in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work autonomously, with discipline and high motivation and energy.

What We Offer

Full-remote position.

We are a team of committed professionals, so you choose where you work from.

All processes need to be designed with remote work in mind.

No in-person meetings; all conversations happen on Slack or Hangouts.

Flexible compensation (Cobee) includes daycare and restaurant benefits.

Flexible vacation policy: 23 working days per year + 2 additional days granted by the company (your birthday and December 7th) + 2 days for company closure per labor agreement (December 24th and 31st).

Flexible working hours.

Full-time contract.

Starting day: as soon as possible.

Competitive salary according to your experience.

Languages: high Spanish and English proficiency (writing and speaking). Additional languages are a plus.

Legal Notice

In compliance with the provisions of the data protection regulations, we inform you that the personal data you have provided with your resume will be processed in a mixed manner by AI Labs Group, S.L., for the purpose of Legit.Health's personnel selection processes. Your data will be kept for one year, after which we will cancel it. No automated decisions will be made and your data will not be transferred to third parties. You can exercise your rights of access, rectification, deletion, portability, limitation, or opposition by writing to the email provided.