Senior Legal Counsel

With over 11,000 employees, SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consulting groups specialized 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 strong international presence through offices in Portugal, Chile, Colombia, and Peru, bringing global experience to local projects.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As part of the Global Legal Team, you will coordinate legal support for Systra Ibérica's activities in Spain and other countries where it operates. Your responsibilities include :

• Providing legal advice and analysis on contractual issues related to project procurement.
• Drafting and advising on contracts and agreements for worldwide projects.
• Acting as a key contact for negotiations and contract management with internal and external parties.
• Engaging with clients, partners, subcontractors, and legal advisors on a daily basis.
• Understanding current projects and upcoming tenders.
• Providing legal risk assessments and mitigation strategies to internal stakeholders.
• Training management on compliance with corporate and regulatory policies.
• Coordinating with insurance brokers and external legal counsel.
• Managing dispute cases and legal notices.
• Collaborating with corporate governance teams to ensure compliance with group policies and procedures.
• 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 skills are a plus but not mandatory.

Experience

• Strong knowledge of Spanish public procurement, engineering, and construction contracts is essential.
• Proven negotiation and drafting skills.
• Experience working in an international environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• In-house experience preferred, ideally after law firm practice.
• Experience in construction, transport, or engineering sectors is required; oil & gas, energy, and water sectors are a plus.

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