Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry, specializing in recruitment, staffing, and outsourcing solutions across 39 countries. As one of the world's largest HR providers, the company operates at a massive scale, connecting millions of candidates with opportunities in sectors ranging from technology and engineering to healthcare and logistics.

In Spain, Randstad maintains one of the most extensive professional networks in the country, with a presence in nearly every major city. For international professionals, Randstad serves as a primary entry point into the Spanish labor market, offering specialized recruitment services through divisions like Randstad Technologies and Randstad Professionals, which frequently handle roles for multinational clients requiring English or other foreign languages.

Founded in 1960 by Frits Goldschmeding in the Netherlands, Randstad has grown from a small local operation into the world's largest HR service provider. The company expanded into Spain in the 1990s and has since solidified its position through major acquisitions like Vedior.

For international professionals

Operates a vast network of over 200 offices across Spain, providing local support in almost every province.
Features specialized divisions for IT, Engineering, and Life Sciences that are highly relevant for skilled international workers.
Acts as a primary recruiter for many Fortune 500 companies established in Spain.
Provides a wide variety of contract types, including permanent placements and long-term outsourcing projects.

This job was published 3 months ago

Legal & Compliance Manager

Randstad España

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Do you have experience as Legal Counsel and in Compliance within the retail sector and are you looking for a new professional challenge in a strategic position with international exposure within a growing and expanding company?

Main responsibilities:

OPERATIONAL LEGAL ADVISING
- Administration of the Group's brands and properties
- Implementation and management of Contract Life Management (definition of terms and conditions, structuring, drafting, and negotiation of contracts to support new business models or strategic supplies, franchises, Joint Ventures, or strategic alliances)
- Corporate advisory (corporate governance, minutes and secretariats, and coordination with the parent company)
- Support in extraordinary operations (M&A and restructurings) in coordination with external firms

COMPLIANCE (with a practical approach oriented towards the management of real business risks)
- Design and implementation of the compliance model
- Drafting and updating of the code of ethics, internal policies, and control procedures.
- Management of the ethics channel and support in internal investigations.
- Functional coordination with the corporate legal area in Colombia.
- Basic internal training on compliance matters.

Law Degree (Bar admission in Spain)
Previous experience of at least 5 years. Experience in general commercial law, commercial contracting, and Compliance.
High level of English (essential).
Previous experience in distribution, food, retail, or hospitality is highly valued. Experience with international exposure.
Strong ability to work in international and multicultural environments, flexibility and a growth mindset, interest in developing and leading the compliance function, and a practical, business-oriented mindset.

Strategic position within the group's growth
International exposure.
Autonomy and capacity for real impact.
Project with professional growth potential.
Dynamic and expanding environment.

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Tienes experiencia como Legal counsel y Compliance dentro del sector retail y estás en búsqueda de un nuevo reto profesional en una posición estratégica y con exposición internacional dentro de una compañía en crecimiento y expansión?

Principales responsabilidades:

ASESORAMIENTO JURÍDICO OPERATIVO
- Administración de las marcas y propiedades del Grupo
- Implementación y gestión de Contract Life Management (definición de términos y condiciones, estructuración, redacción y negociación de contratos para acompañar nuevos modelos de negocio o suministros estratégicos, franquicias, Joint Ventures o alianzas estratégicas)
- Asesoramiento societario (gobierno corporativo, actas y secretarías y coordinación con la matriz)
- Apoyo en operaciones extraordinarias (M&A y reestructuraciones) en coordinación con despachos externos

COMPLIANCE (con enfoque práctico y orientado a la gestión de riesgos reales del negocio)
- Diseño e implementación de modelo de compliance
- Elaboración y actualización de código ético, políticas internas, procedimientos de control.
- Gestión del canal ético y soporte en investigaciones internas.
- Coordinación funcional con el área jurídica corporativa en Colombia.
- Formación interna básica en materia de cumplimiento.