Legal Counsel

Fully qualified lawyer authorized to practice law in Spain with a Master of Law degree or higher.

Ten (10) or more years of relevant post-qualification experience, ideally in an in-house environment, preferably in Construction, Oil & Energy, or Renewables & Environment sectors.

Native in Spanish.

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Reporting Line

The role is part of the Global Legal Department (GLD) and reports directly to the Regional Legal Team (Iberia & Italy, Middle East & Anglophone Africa Region).

Job Responsibilities

1. Oversee and deliver all legal services for the zone, including domestic and international bids with a focus on commercial contract review, collaborating with the Legal Team in the respective country/region.
2. Provide timely and high-quality legal advice on areas such as leased & property matters, general commercial transactions, and product and quality issues.
3. Negotiate contracts and deals on behalf of the company.
4. Manage claims and litigation oversight and reporting.
5. Support transversal activities and assist other regional legal team members as needed.
6. Guide managers and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.

Key Accountabilities

1. Support local commercial and procurement functions with contractual matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts like NDAs, supply, purchase, licensing, distribution, and other commercial agreements.
2. Develop policies on industry-specific issues, corporate governance, or regulatory affairs.
3. Monitor and improve contract compliance, provide redlined recommendations, and maintain contractual records.
4. Participate in managing pre-litigation situations, disputes, and litigation.
5. Contribute to training activities provided by Legal Management.

Skills

1. Deep understanding of in-house legal operations and a passion for Schneider Electric's business.
2. Ability to analyze critical business issues and apply legal expertise to deliver practical solutions.
3. Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and in international, multidisciplinary teams.