Legal Manager- Corporate Law

SITA; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Join a dynamic legal team as a Legal Manager at a global company focused on innovative solutions for the air travel industry. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee corporate governance and compliance across hundreds of entities, collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a law degree, experience, and strong skills in legal drafting and team collaboration.

Servicios

Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week

Flex-Location: Work from any location up to 30 days/year

Employee Wellbeing Program available 24/7

Professional Development opportunities available

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in international legal departments or law firms.
• Fluency in English and French, knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
• Ability to manage administrative tasks effectively.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee corporate legal compliance for 300+ entities.
• Manage statutory filings and monitor legal deadlines.
• Engage with multiple internal teams and external legal advisors.

Conocimientos

Legal drafting

Collaboration

Digitalization

Educación

Master of Laws degree

Herramientas

MS 360 suite

Entity management tools

Descripción del empleo

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Overview

We're the team that keeps airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our tech and communication innovations are the secret behind the success of the world's air travel industry.

You'll find us at 95% of international hubs. We partner closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients, each with their own unique needs and challenges. Our goal is to find fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to make their operations run like clockwork. Want to be a part of something big?

Are you ready to love your job? The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

About The Role And The Team

This role supports the Head of Corporate Legal and Assistant Company Secretary in overseeing corporate legal compliance for over 300 SITA Group entities worldwide. Reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Legal and Assistant Company Secretary, the role sits within the Global Corporate Legal team, being part of the SITA Global Legal function. It offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with diverse internal teams and key external partners, contributing to the ongoing excellence of SITA’s entity management, corporate governance, and compliance practices.

What You Will Do

As Legal Manager you will have a diverse role with a global remit and will be responsible for :

• Entity Management
• Maintaining an up-to-date corporate structure (e.g., subsidiaries, branches)
• Ensuring appropriate management structure of entities
• Management of signatory rights, appointments, and representation
• Statutory Filings and Registrations
• Timely filing of changes in the Chamber of Commerce or relevant authorities
• Submitting annual filings, e.g., financial statements, UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) data
• Compliance with applicable local corporate law
• Corporate Records and Documentation
• Keeping up-to-date statutory books: shareholder register, director register
• Storing articles of association, bylaws, and amendments
• Managing powers of attorney and signature authorities
• Compliance Monitoring
• Monitoring legal deadlines, including annual general meetings (AGMs), license expirations, annual returns etc.
• Ensuring corporate documents comply with internal governance and external regulations
• Supporting audits and legal reviews
• Intercompany and Group Governance
• Coordinating intra-group approvals and reporting lines
• Maintaining consistent governance standards across subsidiaries
• Document Management Systems, Processes and Transformation
• Using legal entity management tools to track filings and deadlines
• Ensuring version control and secure document storage
• You will be a driving engine to develop, implement, update, and maintain guidelines, procedures, and best practices within the Corporate Legal team and be an active participant in legal transformation efforts

Board Support

• Board secretarial assistance (Meeting management, Record keeping, Compliance, Communication)

Corporate Officer Appointment, Empowerment, Training, and Support

• Ensure that all SITA’s subsidiaries, affiliates, and branches across the globe have the requisite directors, officers, and legal representatives (including compliance with requirements on qualifications, residence, nationality) and delegations of authority
• Provide tailored training and guidance to corporate officers, ensuring necessary expertise and a consistent standard of professionalism across all appointments.
• Tracking changes to directors, shareholders, and registered offices

Cross Functional Engagements

• Work closely with other functions — including Tax, Finance, HR, Bid, Regulatory, Business Development, and Sales — to support internal projects and business initiatives in alignment with corporate objectives
• Coordinate and maintain effective relationships with external legal advisors to support the company’s legal and compliance needs, ensuring alignment with internal priorities, risk appetite, and budget considerations

Qualifications

ABOUT YOUR SKILLS

• Master of Laws degree.
• Minimum 5 years of solid and relevant experience within a Legal department of an international company or international/regional law firm.
• Fluency in English and French (C1 level) and strong legal drafting skills. Knowledge of additional languages (German, Italian, or Arabic) is a very strong advantage.
• Tech savvy with demonstrated expertise in MS 360 suite and entity management tools and a proactive approach to digitalization and transformation
• Strong team-player mentality with can-do attitude and ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Capable of managing various administrative procedures and tasks while adapting to diverse projects, mastering effective prioritization, and working under pressure in a dynamic, international business environment.

What We Offer

We're all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We're proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we support remote work options. Join us and take a step closer to your best life.

Flex Week : Work from home up to 2 days / week (depending on your team's needs)

Flex Day : Make your workday suit your life and plans.

Flex-Location : Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.

Employee Wellbeing : Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available 24/7, 365 days/year, for you and your dependents. We also offer Champion Health, a personalized platform supporting various wellbeing needs.

Professional Development opportunities include training platforms like LinkedIn Learning. Our benefits are competitive and tailored to local markets and employment status.

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage women, indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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