Legal & Compliance Officer

Sika AG; Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Competitive compensation

High visibility role

International environment

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Sika Spain is seeking a Legal & Compliance Officer based in Alcobendas (Madrid) to strengthen our legal and compliance framework and ensure alignment with corporate policies and regulations. You will provide legal support and coordinate key matters while promoting an ethical and transparent culture across the organisation.

The role requires strong knowledge of commercial law, GDPR, sustainability regulations, and corporate compliance.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Law, with a double degree in Law and Business Administration.
• Master’s degree or Corporate Compliance program is highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of local and international compliance and AMLFT rules.
• Minimum 2 years experience in business and contractual matters at multinational companies, with risk identification and mitigation.
• Ability to travel within Europe and work with autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the business with a focus on commercial law.
• Monitor regulatory requirements related to sustainability, environmental matters, and Quality Management Systems.
• Support GDPR compliance and insurance management.
• Coordinate with external legal advisors to ensure efficient legal support.
• Lead and support Compliance activities and implement Group policies.
• Drive standardisation of legal review processes to improve efficiency and traceability.

Education

Double degree in Law and Business Administration

Master’s degree or Corporate Compliance program

Job description

Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.20 billion in 2025.

Sika Spain was founded in 1954 and is characterised by its strong focus on innovation, actively participating in hte development of revolutionary systems with high technical performance. Thnaks to its two Technology Centres in Spain, Sika maintains continuous cooperation with universities and institutions, ensuring constant knowledge update and ongoing technological advancement.

Sika is committed to creating sustainable value through products, systems and solutions that deliver consistent benefits, while significantly reducing resource consumption and the environmental impact associated with production processes. "More value - Less Impact" is the motto of Sika´s sustainability strategy. Through our work, we reduce environmental impact while increasing the value and effectiveness of our solutions.

Job Description

Sika Spain is looking for a Legal & Compliance Officer, located in Alcobendas office (Madrid), to support and strengthen our legal and compliance framework, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and applicable regulations while fostering a strong culture of compliance and transparency.

The mission of the role is to provide legal support, supervise and coordinate key legal and compliance matters, and to implement compliance policies that help prevent legal, financial and reputational risks, while promoting an ethical and transparent business culture across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support to the business, with a strong focus on commercial law, advising on matters related to both customers and suppliers.
• Monitor and supervise regulatory requirements related to sustainability, environmental matters, and Quality Management Systems, including frameworks such as CSDDD, CBAM and PPWR.
• Support, supervise and coordinate activities related to GDPR compliance and insurance management.
• Coordinate with external legal advisors to ensure efficient and consistent legal support.
• Lead and support Compliance activities, including the implementation of Group compliance policies such as:
  • Crisis Management Manual
  • Whistleblowing Channel
  • Legal Risk Matrix
• Drive the standardisation of legal review processes (contracts, claims and training), based on corporate documentation, to improve efficiency, consistency and traceability.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Law, double degree in Law and Business Administratrion required.
• Master’s degree or programme in Corporate Compliance is highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of rules and legislation (local & international) related to Compliance and AMLFT.
• Minimum 2 years experience in business and contractual matters at multinational companies. The candidate should demonstrate expertise in drafting, reviewing, negotiating and managing contracts, with a strong focus on risk identification and mitigation. Practical knowledge of corporate law.
• Critical and analytical thinking, with a pragmatic business-oriented approach.
• Ability to work with a high level of autonomy and impartiality.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Ability to lead change processes and actively promote an ethical and compliance-driven culture within the organisation.
• Willingness and availability to travel when required in Europe.
• Advanced professional level of English is required; French is desirable.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Permanent Contract
• A competitive compensation and benefits package, aligned with experience and responsabilities.
• A key role within the organisation, with high visibility and close interaction with the business and management.
• A dynamic and international working environment, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Sika Recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexibility in managing your working schedule, allowing you to meet both personal and professional commitments.

Sika is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome qualified candidates regardless of background. Join us and be part of our inclusive culture!

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.