Thk297 - Legal Expert

Systra Ibérica E Hispanoamérica; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading engineering and consulting group is looking for a Legal Expert in Madrid. The role involves coordinating legal functions for international projects, with responsibilities including contract negotiation and legal compliance. Candidates should possess a Law Degree and a solid background in public procurement and engineering contracts.

Servicios

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary based on experience

Hybrid work model: 2 days remote per week

Formación

• Law Degree (LLM or PhD); admission as a solicitor in Spain is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in-house following law firm background.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal advice and analysis on project procurement issues.
• Draft and advise on contracts for worldwide projects and support negotiations.
• Engage with internal and external parties involved in contractual matters.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Legal analysis

Risk management

Contract drafting

Educación

Law Degree

Descripción del empleo

About the Job

With over 11,000 employees, SYSTRA is one of the world’s leading engineering and consulting groups specialised 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 the infrastructure sector (especially railways, metro, roads, building, and water markets). Systra Ibérica supports its clients in designing civil works that form the infrastructural backbone of local communities. While deeply rooted in Spain, it maintains a strong international presence through its offices in Portugal, Chile, Colombia, and Peru.

Thanks to the dynamic attitude of its management team, Systra Ibérica can bring the benefits of international experience to a local context.

Your Responsibilities

As part of the Global Legal Team, the successful candidate will coordinate legal functions and support projects in Spain and other countries where Systra Ibérica operates. Responsibilities include:

• Providing legal advice and analysis on a range of issues, mainly contractual, related to project procurement.
• Drafting and advising on contracts and agreements for worldwide projects.
• Supporting contract negotiations.
• Acting as a key contact for internal and external parties involved in contractual negotiations and performance.
• Engaging with internal clients, operational teams, clients, partners, subcontractors, and their legal advisors, as well as senior management.
• Understanding active projects and tenders in preparation.
• Offering legal advice to internal stakeholders, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Training management on legal and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinating with insurance brokers and external legal counsel.
• Drafting legal notices and managing dispute resolution processes.
• Managing local corporate processes, ensuring compliance with group governance and policies, in collaboration with the Head of Corporate Matters.
• Participating in the Systra Group legal network.

Educational Background

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

Language Skills

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

Knowledge and Experience

• Solid knowledge of Spanish public procurement rules, 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; prior in-house experience preferred, ideally after law firm experience.
• Background in construction, transport, engineering sectors, or related fields such as oil, gas, energy, or water sectors.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to join a leading multinational in the underground and transport engineering sector.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid work model: 2 days remote per week.

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