Senior Software Developer

With over 11,000 employees, SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consulting groups specializing in public transport and mobility solutions. SYSTRA's activity is growing substantially in Spain.

Through its subsidiary, Systra Ibérica, it provides specialized engineering, project management, and risk management services in infrastructure sectors such as railways, metro, roads, buildings, and water markets. Systra Ibérica supports its clients in designing civil works that form the infrastructural backbone of local communities. While deeply rooted in Spain, it maintains a solid international presence through offices in Portugal, Chile, Colombia, and Peru, bringing international expertise to a local scale.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As part of the Global Legal Team, the successful candidate will coordinate legal functions and provide support in Spain and other countries where Systra Ibérica operates, focusing on :

• Providing legal advice and analysis, mainly on contractual issues, related to project procurement activities.
• Drafting and advising on a variety of contracts and agreements for worldwide projects.
• Acting as a key point of contact for negotiations and contract performance with internal and external parties.
• Engaging with internal teams, clients, consortium partners, subcontractors, and legal advisors on a daily basis.
• Understanding active projects and upcoming tenders.
• Offering legal advisory services, risk identification, and mitigation strategies to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborating with management to meet objectives and ensure compliance through legal training.
• Coordinating with local insurance brokers and external legal counsel.
• Drafting legal notices and managing dispute cases.
• Supporting corporate governance processes in collaboration with Systra’s Head of Corporate Matters.
• Participating in the Systra Group legal network.

Educational Background

• Admitted as a solicitor in Spain is advantageous.
• Law Degree (LLM or PhD).

Language Skills

• Fluent in Spanish (written and spoken).
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• French and Portuguese are a plus but not mandatory.

Experience

• Strong knowledge of Spanish public procurement rules, engineering, and D&B / construction contracts is essential.
• Proven experience in negotiating and drafting contracts and transaction documents.
• Experience in an international environment preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of extensive relevant experience.
• Experience in-house and in law firms is desirable.
• Background in construction, transport, or engineering sectors is required; oil and gas, energy, or water sector experience is a plus.

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