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Legal Counsel Manager

On-site in Málaga·Full-time·Added 25 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Agency
Michael Page España

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Our summary

Salary
€45,000 - €55,000 a year

About €2,720 - €3,210 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Málaga
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours
Experience
7+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Joining a consolidated business group with highly significant projects.
  • Direct participation in strategic operations and growth processes.
  • Wide exposure to commercial, real estate, urban planning, and corporate matters.
  • Permanent contract.
  • Full-time, on-site working day.
  • Possibility of residing in Málaga, with recurrent travel to Almería (2 days per week)

The role

Reporting directly to the Group Legal Department, you will assume a key role in providing comprehensive legal advice to the various companies, actively participating in ordinary business management, the development of strategic operations, and the supervision of cross-cutting legal matters.

  • Important reference company in its sector
  • Excellent opportunity in Almería - Málaga

What you'll do

Real estate hiring and business

  • Legal advice in the negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts linked to the company's real estate activity.
  • Preparation and review of purchase and sale, lease, construction, and service provision contracts, as well as other agreements related to the development and management of real estate assets.
  • Legal support in commercial and corporate operations linked to the group's business activity.
  • Monitoring of contractual compliance and resolution of incidents arising from relationships with clients, suppliers, and third parties.

Administrative and Urban Planning Law

  • Advice and management of administrative files related to real estate and urban planning projects.
  • Participation in urban planning management procedures, including agreements, land readjustments, compensation boards, and other urban planning instruments.
  • Monitoring of licenses, authorizations, and procedures before public bodies.
  • Driving and coordination of administrative files with special emphasis on urban planning and asset management matters.

Commercial and Corporate Law

  • Legal advice to the various companies of the group regarding commercial and corporate matters.
  • Preparation of and assistance at general meetings, boards of directors, and corporate meetings.
  • Drafting of minutes, corporate resolutions, certifications, and corporate documentation.
  • Legal support in corporate operations, corporate reorganizations, and investment processes.

Judicial proceedings and litigation management

  • Monitoring and coordination of judicial, administrative, and arbitration proceedings.
  • Relationship and coordination with external law firms, court representatives (procuradores), experts, and other specialized advisors.
  • Preparation of documentation, risk analysis, and definition of legal defense strategies.

Compliance and internal control

  • Supervision of regulatory compliance applicable to the different lines of activity of the group.
  • Participation in the improvement and implementation of internal procedures and legal control mechanisms.
  • Standardization and updating of contractual models and corporate documentation.
  • Identification and mitigation of legal risks associated with the business activity.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

  • Bachelor's degree or Degree in Law.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in corporate legal advisory or a law firm.
  • Solid knowledge of Commercial, Corporate, Real Estate, Administrative, and Urban Planning Law.
  • Experience in the preparation and negotiation of real estate and commercial contracts.
  • Experience in assisting corporate governance bodies and corporate secretarial duties.
  • Experience in managing administrative files and dealing with public bodies.
  • Ability to coordinate contentious proceedings and manage external advisors.
  • Autonomous and organized profile with the capacity to simultaneously manage multiple projects and files.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with different business areas and third parties.
  • Previous experience in real estate developers, asset managers, or real estate investment fund managers.
  • Experience in the coordination of litigation and complex judicial proceedings.
  • Knowledge of the Real Estate sector and its associated regulatory particularities.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. CV registration

  2. Consultant contact

    With a specialist Michael Page consultant

    If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.

  3. Company interview

    With a client company

    If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.

  4. Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

  • The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
  • Support continues after the contract is signed.
  • Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

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.

Industry
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About the company & team

Important business group with a solid track record in the real estate and asset management sector, specializing in the development, promotion, management, and exploitation of assets. The company is currently undergoing a process of growth and professionalization, managing a diversified portfolio of significant projects and assets.

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