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Head of Legal

On-site in Palma·Added 17 days ago

Michael Page España

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Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Michael Page España doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Palma

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 8+ years of experience

    Director-level role.

  • University degree

    “Licenciatura o Grado en Derecho con Máster de Acceso a la Abogacía y/o formación de posgrado en Derecho Mercantil, Compliance o áreas relacionadas con la gestión empresarial.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract in a company in the Retail sector.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Location in Palma, with the possibility of professional development in the legal field.

Requirements

Education & certifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Law Degree with a Master's in Lawyer Access and/or postgraduate training in Commercial Law, Compliance, or areas related to business management.
  • Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in responsible legal positions.
  • Previous experience in a law firm of recognized prestige, with the combination of law firm and corporate environment experience being especially valued.
  • Solid experience in procedural law, commercial law, commercial contracting, and corporate legal advice; knowledge and experience in consumer and user matters, claims, and customer protection.

Languages

  • High level of Spanish and English

The role

Drive and coordinate the company's legal area, ensuring efficient management of legal and regulatory risks, providing practical solutions to the business by providing strategic and operational advice to the different business areas and actively contributing to the sustainable growth of the company in a national and international environment.

What you'll do

  • Coordinate and supervise the company's legal activity, guaranteeing agile, rigorous advice aligned with business needs.
  • Review, negotiate, and validate commercial contracts, commercial agreements, and any other legal documentation relevant to the company's activity.
  • Advise on consumer and user matters, managing complex issues related to claims, customer conflicts, and administrative procedures.
  • Identify, evaluate, and anticipate legal and regulatory risks, proposing practical and balanced solutions that facilitate the achievement of business objectives.
  • Coordinate the management of judicial and extrajudicial proceedings, defining strategies and supervising the performance of external law firms.
  • Manage the relationship with external legal advisors, guaranteeing service quality and an efficient use of assigned resources and budgets.
  • Collaborate in the development, updating, and implementation of internal policies, procedures, and control frameworks that contribute to adequate risk management.
  • Support the company's expansion and internationalization projects, coordinating the necessary legal advice across different jurisdictions.
  • Stay updated on regulatory changes and trends that may impact the company's activity.

Summary

  • International Retail Sector Company
  • Head of Legal

Profile

  • High level of rigor, precision, and attention to detail. Proactive profile, with initiative and the ability to anticipate risks and business needs.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

  1. Registro y envío del CV

  2. Contacto del consultor especializado

    With a consultor especializado de Michael Page

    Si detectan que tu experiencia y motivaciones encajan con los valores y necesidades de una empresa final, se pondrán en contacto contigo para iniciar el proceso de selección: conocerán tus expectativas, resolverán tus dudas y te ayudarán a preparar cada fase del proceso.

  3. Entrevista con la empresa

    With an empresa cliente

    Si tu candidatura avanza, te ayudaremos a prepararte para la entrevista con información útil sobre la empresa, su cultura y lo que buscan en un perfil como el tuyo.

  4. Fase final y negociación · With an empresa cliente

  • Las fases finales las define la empresa cliente: Michael Page actúa como intermediario y la entrevista y la decisión son de la empresa final.
  • El acompañamiento continúa después de la firma del contrato.
  • Michael Page no puede acompañar a todos los candidatos; registrarte y mantener el perfil actualizado te abre la puerta a futuros procesos.

About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

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Website
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About the company & team

Retail sector company located in Palma de Mallorca, with more than 20 years of experience and an international presence. It is in constant growth, with a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural environment, where talent, people development, and digital transformation are prioritized.

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