Legal Counsel

We are looking for a passionate and committed Legal Counsel to join our Corporate Administration, Tax and Legal Department at our HQ in Llodio.

Join our team and be in charge of ensuring the legal and regulatory compliance of the company, as well as coordinating and supervising the main legal matters of our business units.

If you are a proactive person with excellent organisational and communication skills, we want to meet you!

The Challenge:

In coordination with the Director of the Department, the main functions to be carried out will be:

1. Provide legal advice to stakeholders at various levels of the organization on relevant subjects to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and the protection of Vidrala’s interests.
2. Lead communication with external legal support.
3. Draft, assess, analyze, and review contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and other legal documents. Lead inventory, sign and archive legal documentation and digitalization.
4. Advise on risks and legal implications of business decisions and support business structuring.
5. Manage potential conflicts that may exist between clients, suppliers, partners, and employees.
6. Draft minutes and powers of attorney, and periodically renew digital certificates.
7. Establishment and monitoring of processes for the submission and support of public grants.
8. Define and enhance processes and procedures within their area of responsibility.
9. Coordination with Internal Audit.
10. Monitor the annual budget and track modifications and expansions.

What can we offer?

1. To be part of a stable and forward-looking project, committed to sustainable glass packaging.
2. Permanent contract.
3. Possibilities for professional growth and learning opportunities.
4. Remuneration: your performance counts and is rewarded attractively.
5. Variety of benefits to promote your physical and emotional well-being including:
6. Health insurance, accident insurance, flexible meal allowance, pension plan, study grants, etc.
7. ‘Be healthy’ project: health care programmes, free sports activities (yoga, spinning, paddle tennis, etc.), awareness talks on nutrition, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and more initiatives.
8. You will find yourself in an inclusive and collaborative work environment, underpinned by our commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in law, or similar.
2. +3 years' experience in a law firm or as an in-house lawyer in a multinational company.
3. Knowledge in corporate law, compliance and risk management be an advantage.
4. Proficiency in English language and solid skills working with English.
5. Customer orientation, teamwork, responsiveness, and corporate vision.
6. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
8. Strong ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with tight deadlines.
9. Ability to think critically and apply a risk-based, practical approach to complex legal matters, offering innovative and practical solutions.
10. Familiarity working within a matrix environment on behalf of multiple and diverse business functions and organizations.
11. Computer-literate, particularly in MS Excel environment.