Senior Legal Counsel

SYSTRA Ibérica; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a skilled legal professional to join its Global Legal Team in Barcelona. This role involves providing legal support across various projects, focusing on contract negotiations and compliance. You will be at the forefront of ensuring legal integrity in project procurement, interacting daily with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public procurement and experience in an international environment. Join this dynamic team and contribute to impactful infrastructure projects while advancing your career in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Formación

• Admitted as a solicitor in Spain is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal advice on project procurement and contracts.
• Interact with clients and manage contract performance.
• Draft legal notices and manage dispute cases.

Conocimientos

Spanish public procurement knowledge

Contract negotiation

Contract drafting

Legal advisory services

Risk identification and mitigation

Compliance training

Educación

Law Degree (LLM or PhD)

Descripción del empleo

With over 11,000 employees, SYSTRA is one of the world’s leading engineering and consulting groups specialized in public transport and mobility solutions. SYSTRA’s activity is growing substantially in Spain.

Through its subsidiary, Systra Ibérica, it provides specialized engineering, project management, and risk management services in infrastructure sectors such as railways, metro, roads, buildings, and water markets. Systra Ibérica supports its clients in designing civil works that form the infrastructural backbone of local communities. Rooted deeply in Spain but with a strong international presence through offices in Portugal, Chile, Colombia, and Peru, Systra Ibérica leverages international experience on a local scale.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As part of the Global Legal Team, you will coordinate and provide legal support in Spain and other countries where Systra Ibérica operates, focusing on:

• Providing legal advice and analysis on contractual issues for project procurement.
• Drafting and advising on contracts and agreements related to SYSTRA Ibérica’s global projects.
• Acting as a key contact for negotiations and contract performance with internal and external parties.
• Interacting with clients, partners, subcontractors, and senior management on a daily basis.
• Understanding active projects and tenders in preparation.
• Offering legal advisory services, identifying risks, and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Training management to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory policies.
• Liaising with local insurance brokers and external legal counsels.
• Drafting legal notices and managing dispute cases.
• Managing local corporate processes, governance, and compliance in coordination with Systra’s corporate team.
• Participating in the Systra Group legal network.

Educational Background

• Admitted as a solicitor in Spain is advantageous.
• Law Degree (LLM or PhD).

Language Skills

• Fluent in Spanish (written and spoken).
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• French and Portuguese are a plus but not mandatory.

Experience

• Strong knowledge of Spanish public procurement, engineering, and construction contracts.
• Proven experience in negotiating and drafting contracts and transaction documents.
• Experience in an international environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• In-house experience preferred, ideally after law firm work.
• Background in construction, transport, engineering, oil and gas, energy, or water sectors.