Senior Legal Counsel

TeamSystem España; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading software provider in Madrid is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to drive the legal department. The role involves overseeing corporate transactions, negotiating commercial agreements, and providing legal guidance across various business units. Candidates should have a law degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience, particularly in the tech sector. This position offers a hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and significant professional growth opportunities.

Servicios

Permanent contract

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Formación

• 5–7 years of legal experience, preferably in tech/software.
• Experience in a top-tier law firm or in-house role is highly valued.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the legal department and oversee corporate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements and documents.
• Provide ongoing corporate governance support across the group.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal departments including HR and Sales.

Conocimientos

M&A expertise

Corporate law

Negotiation skills

Data protection (GDPR)

Communication

Educación

Degree in Law

Descripción del empleo

At TeamSystem Spain , the Legal Department acts as a strategic partner to all business areas, supporting the company in key initiatives and high-impact projects. Our work spans corporate transactions, commercial contracting, data protection, compliance , and full legal support to all group entities in Spain.

We also work closely with the international legal team, which allows us to develop a global perspective and actively participate in cross-border and international projects .

We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to lead the department and play a key strategic role in the company’s legal operations. The selected candidate will work closely with senior management and act as a trusted advisor across the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

M&A and Corporate Transactions

• Drafting NDAs, LOIs and non-binding offers.
• Coordinating and overseeing due diligence processes.
• Negotiating SPAs, SHAs and other transactional documents.
• Supporting the structuring, execution and closing of acquisitions.

Corporate Law

• Preparing shareholders’ and board meetings.
• Drafting minutes, resolutions and corporate documentation.
• Providing ongoing corporate governance support across the group.

Commercial Contracting

• Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS / cloud agreements, software licences, NDAs, partnership and reseller agreements, and service contracts.

Cross-Functional Legal Support

Providing day-to-day legal advice to multiple business units, including :

• Data protection (GDPR).
• Compliance and regulatory matters.
• General commercial and operational issues.

International Collaboration

• Working closely with the global legal team.
• Supporting contract standardisation, policy alignment and cross-border initiatives.

Internal Business Partnering

• Acting as a trusted legal advisor to Finance, Sales, HR, Product Development, Marketing , and other internal departments.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Degree in Law.

Experience

• 5–7 years of legal experience.
• Highly valued : experience in a top-tier law firm or in-house role within the tech / software sector.

Hard Skills

• Strong expertise in M&A and corporate law .
• Advanced negotiation skills in commercial contracting.
• Valuable : experience in data protection (GDPR) .

Soft Skills

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proactive, autonomous and solution-oriented mindset.
• Detail-oriented with strong business acumen.
• Ability to work in dynamic and multinational environments.

Languages

• High level of English (C1 or equivalent).

WHAT WE OFFER

• Permanent contract in a growing company.
• Hybrid work model and competitive benefits .
• Real opportunities for professional development and growth within the group.

OUR VALUES

• Initiative : the energy that drives our business.
• Inclusion : essential for feeling part of a shared mission.
• Innovation : key to creating new challenges and seizing opportunities.

With over 2 million clients and nearly 4,000 employees , TeamSystem Group is one of the leading software providers in Europe. We operate in Italy, Spain, France, Turkey and Albania , and continue expanding across Southern Europe .

Interested or know someone who might be a fit? We’d love to meet you!

Apply directly or contact us for more information.