Senior Legal Advisor

HBX Group; Santa Cruz de Tenerife; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading travel tech company based in Spain is seeking an experienced legal professional to join the Fintech team. The role involves advising on compliance, risk management, and assisting with legal aspects of new initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience, a law degree, and strong communication skills in English, with Spanish as a plus. This position offers opportunities for career development in a vibrant, multicultural setting.

Servicios

Vibrant multicultural environment

Career development opportunities

Formación

• Minimum 6 years in similar or related roles.
• In-house counsel experience in a multinational preferred.
• Experience in multicultural environments.

Responsabilidades

• Assisting the Fintech / Insurtech Team with initiatives.
• Monitoring regulations impacting activities.
• Advising on daily business decisions related to compliance.
• Reshaping and simplifying workflows with stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Risk management

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Team-oriented mindset

Educación

Law degree

Master or specialization in Fintech Law

Descripción del empleo

HBX Group is the world’s leading technology partner, connecting and empowering the world of travel. We’re game-changers, disruptors, the people who bring together local and global brands in accommodation, transport, activities, and payments through our network of 300,000 hotels worldwide, 60,000 high-value clients such as tour operators, travel agents, and loyalty schemes across 140 source markets. We are tech-driven, with a customer-first philosophy, and commercial teams with unmatched knowledge and relationships on the ground. Our team, Team HBX Group, is the heart of the company, encouraged to ‘move fast, dream big, and make a difference’ daily. We believe that tech + data + people set us apart, with a ‘global approach, local touch’ mentality. Headquartered in Palma, Mallorca, we employ around 3,500 people worldwide.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Purpose

This role, with a significant Fintech component, is a key part of the Legal team, managing and advising on risk and legal liability for the group as a Travel Tech Company, supporting our growth plans. Key responsibilities include:

1. Assisting the Fintech / Insurtech Team with the setup and implementation of initiatives according to the roadmap, ensuring strategic project development.
2. Advising the team on daily business decisions, reviewing contracts from a commercial and regulatory perspective, and providing preventive legal counsel on requirements and risks.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Providing legal assistance on risks of new initiatives, monitoring regulations impacting HBX activities.
2. Advising on daily business decisions, reviewing contracts with focus on regulatory compliance.
3. Coordinating with functions like Tax, Compliance, HR, IT Security for aligned advice.
4. Reshaping and simplifying current workflows, designing guidelines, and scalable processes with stakeholders.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English; Spanish is a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Risk management, negotiation skills, attention to detail, autonomy, and adaptability.
• Ability to connect issues across different functions; team-oriented mindset.

Experience

• Minimum 6 years in similar or related roles.
• In-house counsel experience in a multinational, dealing with Fintech matters; law firm Fintech experience valued.
• Experience in multicultural environments.

Qualifications

• Law degree from a reputable institution.
• Master or specialization in Fintech Law preferred.
• Legal Fintech experience required; Data Protection experience desirable.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages valued.

We believe diversity drives innovation and travel as a force for good. We are committed to an inclusive workplace, embracing backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Join us on this exciting journey as we become the world’s leading travel services provider. Benefits include working in a vibrant, multicultural environment, building global relationships, and career development opportunities worldwide.