Legal-Jobs in United States

Are you looking for new challenges where you can develop your professional career? On this occasion we are looking for full-time lawyer to join the legal department of GDELS - Santa Bárbara Sistemas as Legal Counsel .

• Providing timely review, drafting and negotiating agreements of varying complexity, joint venture, intellectual property and manufacturing license agreement, R+D agreements, collaboration agreements, supplier contracts, etc.
• Providing comprehensive legal advice and support in Spanish Public Procurement law, including contracting with the Administration prior to the bidding process, during the bidding process, and in the execution and effects of the contract, in compliance with the applicable internal processes and relevant regulations.
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of governance and corporate principles and operations, including but not limited to regulatory compliance, risk management, and corporate governance documentation; ability to effectively navigate complex corporate structures and contribute to strategic decision-making processes.
• Providing legal advice on intellectual and industrial property law as well as IPR management, including the maintenance, management of patents, analysis of IPR related agreements and clauses, protection of current IPRs, etc.
• Providing legal advice to other areas such as Supply Chain Management, Commercial and Marketing or Finance, including resolution of specific queries, legal risks analysis, etc.
• Support to GDELS-SBS’ facilities in daily operations and compliance with specific regulations.
• Support in litigation cases affecting GDELS-SBS Site, including liaising with external legal counsel for concrete assignments, case law analysis, records retention and follow up of deadlines.
• Compliance responsibilities including process implementation, support in internal audits, due diligence processes.
• Stay abreast of all new legislation and case law that may have implications to the Company.

• Qualified lawyer in Spanish jurisdiction. A degree in Economics, Business Administration or other fields is also valuable.
• Minimum of 6 to 8 years' experience, working 3 years minimum with public law and experience with commercial law, obtained in mid-size or large law firms (preferably international law firms) or within a legal department of multinational corporation with high level of English (C1 or similar).
• Fluent written and spoken in English. Additional languages apart from English will be also valuable.
• Expertise in Spanish Public Procurement law, Company Law Regulations and Compliance best practices both for Spain and in an international environment.
• Drafting experience, obtained in law firm or in-house legal department.
• Work experience in more than one jurisdiction / country.
• Team player willing to work with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to anticipate needs of the business and with flexible and dynamic approach.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints from internal clients, providers and / or partners.
• Flexibility and ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well autonomously, meticulously and with self-confidence.

We offer you a competitive compensation package and flexible working hours.

If you envision a future full of innovation and technology, in one of the largest companies in the defense sector and you are passionate about challenges and a dynamic and innovative environment, GDELS - Santa Bárbara Sistemas is the place for you! Join our team and we will help you develop your full potential.

GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas is part of the GDELS, a reference in the design, manufacture and maintenance of armored vehicles with chains and wheels, as well as artillery systems.

We have more than 1.000 employees and an innovation engineering center (R+D+I) supported by the latest technologies that allow us to implement and develop our products, making them a reference in the local and international market.

In GDELS - Santa Bárbara Sistemas we have a diverse, talented and skilled work team, we recognize the contribution of each person to the success of our company and in turn we encourage the participation of our employees.