Head of Legal Compliance

Adecco Permanent Recruitment; Lisboa; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive training programs

Flexible work arrangements

Opportunities for international mobility

Zusammenfassung

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Legal & Compliance in Lisbon. This role involves serving as in-house counsel for legal and compliance matters, emphasizing corporate governance, legal risk management, and compliance with laws. Candidates should have a legal background, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a diverse environment. The firm values employee well-being, offering a multicultural workplace with numerous development opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Strong background in legal and/or compliance preferably in a corporate environment.
• High level of integrity and professionalism with self-motivation.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with cross-cultural experience.

Aufgaben

• Support management in implementing effective Legal & Compliance structures.
• Provide legal advice and manage external law firms as required.
• Ensure corporate governance and support ongoing legal matters.
• Ensure compliance with local and international laws, policies, and relevant sectors.

Kenntnisse

Legal and/or Compliance background

Fluent English

Strong interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Management and leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Degree in law or related area

Jobbeschreibung

Adecco is hiring a Head of Legal & Compliance for Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Europe Regional Offices Europe & Americas position based in Lisbon. The role serves as an in‑house legal and compliance counsel for the Plant and the Regional Office, initially under a two‑year contract. It supports local management in managing and overseeing legal and compliance matters for the local entity and the wider region. The position focuses on protecting the interests of the company, enabling the smooth execution of business operations, and managing legal risks while ensuring compliance with internal policies as well as local and international laws and regulations. Key subject areas include Anti-Trust, Anti-Corruption, Sanctions Compliance, Export Control, Anti-Money Laundering, Data Protection, Product Compliance, Human Rights Compliance, and Artificial Intelligence. The role includes management of external legal counsel where required and close cooperation with headquarters Legal & Compliance functions.

• Work in a multicultural environment with opportunities for international mobility and cross‑functional collaboration.
• FUSO values employee well‑being and supports flexible arrangements.
• Access to comprehensive training programs and career development opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic, open, and creative environment that encourages teamwork and transparency.
• Diversity is embraced as a driver of innovation and fresh thinking.
• Exposure to global automotive trends and technologies.

What You Will Do?

• Support local management in assuming and executing responsibility to implement and maintain effective Legal & Compliance structures at unit level in accordance with corporate requirements and applicable local laws and regulations.
• Ensure close communication and alignment with all relevant stakeholders, obtaining support and collaboration from management and employees through ongoing legal and compliance interactions.
• Provide legal advice to management and employees, including coordination and management of external law firms where necessary for specialized legal support and representation.
• Ensure corporate governance and ongoing legal business support, including contract reviews, M&A transactions, regulatory matters, litigations, and other legal disputes requiring structured legal oversight.
• Represent the company in legal matters vis‑à‑vis third parties and authorities, and comply with central reporting requirements for legal issues and developments.
• Maintain and further develop an effective and efficient local Legal & Compliance Management system in accordance with corporate requirements and local laws and regulations, including process improvements.
• Manage an effective Compliance Management System (CMS) according to group and local regulations, with particular focus on Business Partner Integrity Management and key risk fields such as Anti‑Corruption.
• Establish clear compliance standards and processes aligned with corporate policies and the Code of Conduct, and monitor local legislation trends and market‑related compliance risks to define mitigation measures with the Senior Compliance Officer (SCO).
• Support the Compliance Risk Management and Monitoring (CRM&M) process, secure governance structures for compliance, and report compliance matters to the Senior Compliance Officer (SCO) in a timely and structured manner.
• Conduct ongoing, effective communications and training on relevant legal and compliance requirements for internal stakeholders and external business partners, promoting a culture of integrity and sustainable excellence.

Your Skills

• Legal and/or Compliance professional background, ideally with working experience in legal and/or compliance in a law firm or with equivalent corporate experience, supported by a Degree in law or related area.
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills, with fluent spoken and written English, and local language capability considered a plus for effective stakeholder communication.
• Self‑motivated and responsible personality with a high level of integrity and professionalism, demonstrating reliability in handling sensitive legal and compliance matters.
• Cross‑cultural experience and interest, with the ability to work in a multicultural environment focused on Japan and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders from other countries.
• Management and leadership skills with analytical thinking and solution‑oriented mindset, combined with strong project management capability for legal and compliance initiatives.
• Ability to conduct didactical oriented trainings with intercultural understanding and knowledge, ensuring effective transfer of legal and compliance requirements to diverse audiences.
• Quick and strong learning ability, enabling efficient understanding of complex regulatory frameworks, internal policies, and evolving legal and compliance expectations.
• Appropriate knowledge in applicable international and local laws and legislations, in particular Anti‑corruption, Antitrust, Anti‑Money Laundering, Data Protection, Distribution Law, Export Control, Human Rights, Product Law, international Sanctions, and generally accepted CMS framework agreements.
• Understanding of compliance and knowledge of compliance management processes, including the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a Compliance Management System (CMS).
• Application‑oriented IT system knowledge and affinity, with strong interest in the commercial vehicle business and its specific legal and compliance risk landscape.

Interested?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your complete application through our online application platform. We prioritize health and safety in all activities, consulting with medical and health experts to ensure the well‑being of our employees. We welcome applications from individuals who contribute to the diversity of our company. We look forward to potentially working together to achieve great things in the commercial vehicle industry.