Legal Counsel EMEA

Fortinet; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player in cybersecurity is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to provide legal support across EMEA, advising on a variety of legal matters including contracts and compliance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with a minimum of three years of post-qualification experience, fluent in English, and possess strong negotiation skills. Join this forward-thinking company to make a meaningful impact in the cybersecurity landscape while enjoying a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Formación

• Qualified lawyer with 3+ years PQE in legal department or law firm.
• Fluent in English with strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal support primarily in EMEA and advise internal stakeholders.
• Review, negotiate, and draft transactional agreements with partners.

Conocimientos

Legal drafting

Negotiation skills

Fluency in English

Cultural awareness

Solution-oriented mindset

Team player

Educación

Qualified lawyer in an EU jurisdiction

Minimum 3 years PQE

Descripción del empleo

Location:

Madrid, Spain

Alternative locations: other European Countries

Role Overview:

Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. Our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere. We are seeking a Legal Counsel to contribute to our rapidly growing business.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support primarily in EMEA.
• Be a trusted legal advisor to internal stakeholders in the region.
• Review and support sales agreements, tender documents, corporate secretarial documents, procurement contracts, and other legal matters.
• Review, negotiate, and draft transactional agreements with partners and customers.
• Provide legal advice on HR, corporate matters, compliance, procurement, licensing, and conduct training.

Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer in an EU jurisdiction.
• Minimum 3 years PQE in a legal department or law firm.
• Fluent in English, with strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Solution-oriented, good communicator, culturally aware, positive attitude, team player, professional, and with high integrity.
• Experience with complex transactions and compliance programs.
• Flexible working hours for conferences outside regular hours.
• Quick learner and willing to develop further.
• Experience in technology sectors.
• Knowledge of channel sales models.
• Experience in the security industry.
• Additional language skills.
• Experience in multiple jurisdictions.
• In-house transactional experience.

Why Join Us:

We embrace diversity and inclusivity, offering a rewarding environment and comprehensive benefits. Join us to make a meaningful impact worldwide.

We will only notify shortlisted candidates. No unsolicited resumes accepted.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industry: Computer and Network Security