Senior Legal Counsel (M/F/D)

Jc Brand Esp Market Sl; Madrid; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room to Grow

Startup Spirit

International Collaboration

Fitness room access

Job summary

JC Brand Esp Market SL, based in Madrid, seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts while overseeing EU sustainability, GDPR, and corporate law matters.

You will support HR with employment agreements, terminations, and labor disputes, and collaborate with Group Legal across Europe to establish common standards. Ideal candidates have 3–6 years in international law or corporate departments in retail or real estate.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Spain with Grado en Derecho and Master for Abogacia access; ICAM admission is required.
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English and Spanish, with high integrity.
• Experience in corporate or retail law is preferred and commercial contract focus.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and draft commercial contracts including IP, leases, licensing, and intercompany agreements.
• Oversee EU compliance, data protection, and HR-related matters within Spain and cross-border teams.
• Advise on corporate housekeeping, shareholder matters, and regulatory filings with local authorities.
• Coordinate with external counsel and Group Legal on company-wide standards.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Spanish native

MS Office

Contract management

AI-friendly workflows

Education

Grado en Derecho

Máster Universitario de Acceso a la Abogacía y la Procura

Admission to Spanish Bar Association (ICAM)

Tools

MS Office

Contract management tools

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/d) Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/d)
EMPLOYMENT Full time START as of now LIMITATION permanent COMPANY JC Brand Esp Market SL CONTACT PERSON Emely Schnitzler LOCATION Headquarter Madrid

Over 160 stores, 16,000 employees, 120 years’ experience: at the international fashion company Peek & Cloppenburg*, with its headquarters in Vienna and Düsseldorf, traditional family values meet a dynamic industry. For us, fashion isn’t just a product – it’s our common language. Here, you’re not just an employee – you become part of our community. A fashion community in which you can live doing what you love. Let’s create the future of retail. Together.

As an affiliated company of Peek & Cloppenburg* . & Co. KG Düsseldorf, JC Brand AG is at the heart of the group's new private label strategy. Together, we are creating a dynamic, creative private label organization that combines the brand DNA of Peek & Cloppenburg* Düsseldorf with fresh ideas, market trends, and entrepreneurial spirit.

*There are two independent companies Peek & Cloppenburg with their headquarters in Düsseldorf and Hamburg. This advertisement refers to the Düsseldorf group of companies, whose store locations you can find here: .

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Commercial Contracts: You review, negotiate, and draft a wide range of commercial contracts, including licensing, lease, delivery, IT/IP, and intercompany agreements. You also create influencer contracts for our own brands like REVIEW and handle brand collaborations such as VitaCoco, ANSON'S, and REVIEW.

EU Sustainability & Compliance: You implement key EU sustainability regulations - including the PPWR and the Green Claims Directive - while overseeing GDPR compliance, internal policies, whistleblowing procedures, and consumer protection law.

Corporate & Employment Law: You handle day-to-day corporate housekeeping, draft shareholder resolutions, manage powers of attorney, and handle filings with the Spanish Commercial Register (Registro Mercantil). You also support HR with employment contracts, terminations, and labor disputes.

Litigation & Group Legal: You guide external lawyers, manage litigation budgets, and collaborate closely with Group Legal in Zug (Switzerland) to shape company-wide standards.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Your Educational Background: You hold a fully qualified legal background in Spain (Grado en Derecho and Máster Universitario de Acceso a la Abogacía y la Procura) or an equivalent professional qualification, paired with admission to a Spanish Bar Association (. ICAM).

Your strengths: You impress with your strong communication skills, effectively explaining complex legal issues to non-lawyers, and you combine native Spanish with fluent English, solid MS Office and contract management tool skills, and an open mindset towards AI-powered workflows.

Your profile: You bring 3 to 6 years of experience in an international law firm or corporate legal department - ideally in retail, consumer goods, or real estate - and stand out through your independent, pragmatic approach, business acumen, high integrity, discretion, and confident demeanor in matrix environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

Room to Grow: Be part of an exciting new chapter from day one. In our Madrid design hub, your ideas and creativity will have a direct impact and help shape the future of our brand.

Start-Up Spirit, Strong Foundation: Experience the energy and flexibility of a start-up environment supported by the stability, structure, and reach of one of Europe’s leading fashion groups.

International Collaboration: Work with a diverse and inspiring team from across Europe, united by creativity, curiosity, and a shared passion for progress.

Work out on site: You have free access to the fitness room located in the building, perfect for fitting movement and energy boosts easily into your workday.