Legal Counsel

Electronic Arts Ltd; España; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts is seeking a fully qualified senior lawyer to join the Madrid-based legal team. Based in a hybrid setup, you will advise on Spain and LATAM commercial matters, review contracts, and support employment, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with Finance, HR, Localisation and Facilities, coordinate with international colleagues, and help shape scalable, compliant solutions for a dynamic games company.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified senior lawyer (Spanish law).
• Extended experience in an in-house legal department or law firm advising international companies.
• Experience managing complex commercial transactions, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts across a range of commercial areas.
• Sound understanding of commercial law and transactional work, with a practical approach and in-depth knowledge of contract laws.
• Strong focus on employment law, being a trusted legal partner to HR.
• Experience handling internal corporate governance and entity corporate management matters.

Responsibilities

• Contract Review and Drafting: review and negotiate commercial agreements for Spain and LATAM.
• Employment: legal advise on employment matters in Spain including employment litigations, employment contracts and internal policy drafting. Deliver strategic legal guidance, oversee regulatory compliance, advise on legislative developments, and align company policies and practices with applicable employment laws.
• Corporate: draft and review corporate documents for corporate matters.
• Research and Compliance: conduct legal research on regional laws and regulations relevant to the video game industry, stay up-to-date with legal trends, and monitor compliance with regional laws.
• Litigations: provide legal support in case of local litigations and work closely with external counsel.
• Collaboration: work with other departments, including Finance, HR, Localisation, and Facilities to provide legal input on daily projects; coordinate with international colleagues across Europe, LATAM and US.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Negotiation

Legal research

Education

Spanish law qualification

In-house/agency experience

Job description

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen. EA's Legal team is a trusted partner to the business - delivering clear, practical solutions, anticipating challenges, and enabling innovation as we navigate an ever-changing legal environment. Ready to level up your legal career? Ready to level up your legal career? We're hiring a full-time Legal Counsel (m/f/d) . You'll be part of the Legal Team and report to the Head of Europe and LATAM Legal, based at Electronic Arts Germany in Cologne. Based in our Madrid office, you will work in a hybrid setup-three days in the office, two days remote.

Main Responsibilities:

• Contract Review and Drafting: review and negotiate commercial agreements for Spain and LATAM.
• Employment: legal advise on employment matters in Spain including employment litigations, employment contracts and internal policy drafting. You will deliver strategic legal guidance, oversee regulatory compliance, advise on legislative developments, and align company policies and practices with applicable employment laws.
• Corporate : draft and review corporate documents for corporate matters.
• Research and Compliance: conduct legal research on regional laws and regulations relevant to the video game industry. You will stay up-to-date with legal trends and potential regulatory changes that could influence our regional operations, and monitor compliance with regional laws.
• Litigations: provide legal support in case of local litigations and work closely with external counsel.
• Collaboration: You will work with other departments, including Finance, HR, Localisation, and Facilities to provide legal input on daily projects. You will work with international colleagues in different time zones across Europe, LATAM and US.

Qualifications:

• Fully qualified senior lawyer (Spanish law)
• Extended experience in an in-house legal department or law firm advising international companies.
• Experience managing complex commercial transactions, including in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts across a range of commercial areas.
• Sound understanding of commercial law and transactional work, with a practical approach and in-depth knowledge of contract laws.
• Strong focus on employment law, being a trusted legal partner to HR.
• Experience handling internal corporate governance and entity corporate management matters.
• Business-focused approach and ability to partner effectively with local and international teams to design scalable and compliant solutions with the ability to manage multiple tasks and to communicate efficiently.
• Flexibility to work with teams in different time zones.
• Enthusiasm for the games industry and Electronic Arts' creative environment.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, both written and spoken.
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We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.