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Business Legal Counsel

On-site in Granada·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 30 Oct)

Safran Electronics & Defense Spain

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Work mode: On-site, Granada
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Other languages: French
Experience: 3+ years
Education: Master's degree
Benefits: Private health insurance

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Requirements

What we're looking for

What you Bring to Safran:

Holder of a Master's degree in Business Law, ideally coupled with a business school qualification, specialist in Spanish law.
You have significant experience in a similar role within an industrial and international company (ideally in the aerospace/defense sector).
Interested in operational activities, you are recognized for your responsiveness, adaptability, and organizational skills.
You are autonomous with a strong team spirit.
Your analytical and synthesis skills will be key to your success.
Fluency in English, Spanish and French is required.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Be part of a leading and expanding company.
Health insurance after some seniority in the company.
Flexible work schedule.
International and dynamic environment in Granada, Spain with some travels and colaborations with other teams in the company at France and United States.
High possibilities to grow inside the company.
Professional Career Plan.

The role

We're looking for a Business Legal Counsel to join our team in Granada, Spain.

Our Technology:

We're the world leader in Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (R-PNT) solutions that improve the reliability, performance and safety of critical applications, and high-risk operations, even in GPS/GNSS denied environments. We provide virtually fail-safe GNSS and PNT solutions for military and commercial applications worldwide.

To this end, we have developed industry-leading solutions that are built around a sound foundation of ultra-accurate synchronization (sub-ns) and frequency distribution services. These combine to deliver a broad set of products and technical solutions based on the enhanced White Rabbit PTP synchronization technology for myriad applications, ranging from timing distribution in financial networks to robust and reliable positioning.

In addition, Safran has great expertise in Time Sensitive Networking through several engagements carried out in the framework of aerospace with ESA to provide deterministic communications with zero-packet loss. Overall, we are a highly dynamic company with a clear focus on research and innovation for providing reliable solutions that have robust, dependable, and reliable timing at their core.

The Position:

As business legal counsel you will be working within the Sovereignty Division of the Safran Electronics & Defense Legal Department, in the ONE PNT Legal Department, you will be involved in all areas of contract law and will act as the key legal point of contact in Spain for various operational functions dedicated to Positioning, Timing, and Navigation and Defense equipment.

What you'll do

What you'll be doing:

- Contract management: drafting, analysis, negotiation, and monitoring of all types of contracts (sales, purchasing, partnership, R&T/R&D, etc.);
- Drafting and updating contract templates;
- Supporting operational teams: providing regular training and raising awareness on legal and contractual issues;
- Managing pre-litigation: supporting operational teams in the event of claims or pre-litigation as the focal point of the Sovereignty Division of the Safran Electronics & Defense Legal Department;
- Legal monitoring: keeping abreast of legal developments and ensuring that contractual documents are compliant;

Hiring process

Pre-selection by the recruiter and hiring manager, interviews with the recruiter and operational managers, then contract terms 1 interview

Applications take 3 to 5 weeks to process, depending on the number of applicants.
Unsuccessful applications are kept in a candidate pool for other openings.

About Safran Electronics & Defense Spain

Safran Electronics & Defense is a global leader in high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense, and security markets, specializing in avionics, navigation systems, and optronics. As part of the Safran group, a multinational aerospace and defense corporation, the company designs and manufactures critical equipment including inertial navigation systems, flight control computers, and timing solutions. With a workforce of thousands across multiple countries, Safran Electronics & Defense operates at the forefront of the defense electronics industry, delivering sophisticated products for both civil and military applications.

In Spain, Safran Electronics & Defense has a significant presence, particularly in Granada, which serves as a key hub for its R&D and engineering activities. The Spanish subsidiary focuses heavily on embedded software, FPGA design, and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) technologies, making it a highly relevant destination for international engineers and software developers. The work culture emphasizes technical excellence, innovation, and cross-border collaboration, offering international professionals the opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense and aerospace projects in a dynamic, engineering-driven environment.

Industry: Defense Electronics and Timing
Founded: 2005
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Boulogne-Billancourt, France
In Spain: Granada

Good to know if you are moving

The Spanish subsidiary is a major R&D hub, with a strong focus on embedded software, FPGA design, and GNSS technologies, offering international engineers the chance to work on advanced defense and aerospace projects.
Granada is a smaller, more affordable city than Madrid or Barcelona, with a growing tech ecosystem and a high quality of life, making it an attractive destination for international professionals.
The company offers opportunities for career growth within a global group (Safran), which can be appealing for those looking to develop a long-term international career.
English is commonly used in the workplace, especially in technical documentation and meetings, which facilitates the integration of international staff.
The company is involved in strategic European defense programs, offering engineers the opportunity to work on projects with high added value and technological complexity.

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Additional information

Safran is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate based on race, color, citizenship, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status or any protected category. We encourage veterans and people with disabilities to apply.

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