Head of Legal

Confidential Jobs; Valladolid; Híbrido; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading international tech group located in Mexico is searching for a Director-level Head of Legal to shape compliance and legal strategy. This role demands extensive M&A experience, strong leadership, and fluency in Spanish and English. You will oversee legal activities across jurisdictions and provide critical guidance on corporate governance. Competitive compensation and a hybrid working model are offered.

Servicios

Competitive package aligned to seniority

Collaborative and multicultural environment

Direct executive access to key leadership

Formación

• 10+ years PQE in tech/digital environments; fintech exposure is a plus.
• Proven M&A track record (end-to-end) and corporate legal/structuring expertise.
• Multi-jurisdiction experience; Spain + international matters.

Responsabilidades

• Define and execute the group’s legal and compliance strategy.
• Lead all legal activities across jurisdictions; build scalable processes.
• Manage external counsel and optimize legal spend.

Conocimientos

M&A experience

Leadership

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Fluent Spanish

English proficiency

Educación

Law degree and bar qualification in Spain or another EU jurisdiction

Descripción del empleo

Overview

We are a fast‑paced tech group with international growth and active M&A. We are creating a Director‑level Head of Legal to elevate our group capability. You will lead Legal and Compliance, set strategy, and partner with senior leadership on M&A, corporate structure, and cross‑border matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the group’s legal and compliance strategy aligned to business goals
• Lead all legal activities across jurisdictions; build scalable processes and controls
• Establish efficient contract management, governance, and compliance monitoring
• Manage external counsel across markets and optimize panel/spend
• Develop and mentor the team; set standards, priorities, and measurable outcomes

Consumer, Commercial & Product

• Advise on consumer protection, e‑commerce, marketing, and digital contracting
• Draft/review/negotiate commercial agreements (marketing partnerships, payment, vendors)
• Keep terms of service, privacy policies, and user agreements compliant and current
• Support product/marketing on advertising standards, promotions, and consumer rights

Data Protection & Privacy

• Lead GDPR and global privacy compliance; privacy‑by‑design for digital products
• Oversee data governance, DPA management, cross‑border transfers, and incident response

Corporate, Governance & M&A

• Oversee corporate governance and entity management across multiple jurisdictions
• Lead/support M&A and corporate finance transactions (DD, structuring, execution)
• Advise on group legal structure; draft/review shareholder, investment, and corporate docs
• Provide pragmatic guidance on strategic partnerships and reorganizations

Intellectual Property & Brand

• Manage trademark portfolio and broader IP; software licensing and confidentiality
• Support brand protection, disputes, and enforcement strategies

Risk Management, Disputes & Compliance

• Identify and mitigate legal/compliance risks across operations
• Handle pre‑litigation matters, consumer complaints, and dispute resolution
• Design and roll out policies, training, and ethical standards; drive continuous improvement

What Success Looks Like

• 3 months: Assess current state; earn trust; stabilize key matters; set 12‑month roadmap
• 6 months: Upgraded contracting and compliance processes; visible strategic impact on deals
• 12 months: Legal operating at director level with scalable frameworks; strong stakeholder satisfaction; team performing with clear KPIs

Must‑have Qualifications

• Law degree and bar qualification in Spain or another EU jurisdiction
• 10+ years PQE in tech/digital environments; fintech exposure is a plus
• Proven M&A track record (end‑to‑end) and corporate legal/structuring expertise
• Multi‑jurisdiction experience; Spain + international matters
• Fluent Spanish and strong English
• Leadership of legal teams and managers; ability to elevate standards and challenge assumptions
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with commercial, pragmatic judgment

Desirable Skills

• Experience scaling legal in fast‑growth/scale‑ups
• Combination of top law firm training and in‑house leadership
• Additional European languages

Team, Reporting & Ways of Working

• Reports to a senior executive; close partnership with Finance leadership
• Manages Legal and Compliance team
• Hybrid model or remote model

Why Join?

• First director‑level legal role with mandate to build and elevate the function
• Group‑wide scope, direct executive access, tangible impact on international growth and M&A
• Collaborative, pragmatic, multicultural environment with flexibility
• Competitive package aligned to seniority; details discussed confidentially

How to Express Interest?

• This is a confidential search. Apply with your CV (English). Shortlisted candidates will be asked to sign an NDA prior to company disclosure.