Urbaser is a leading global environmental management company specializing in waste treatment, urban services, and the circular economy. With a presence in over 15 countries and serving more than 70 million people, the company manages extensive infrastructure for waste collection, recycling, and water management. It is one of the largest players in the environmental services sector worldwide, employing approximately 50,000 people globally.

Headquartered in Madrid, Urbaser maintains a massive operational footprint across Spain with offices and facilities in nearly every major region. For international professionals, the company offers diverse opportunities in engineering, sustainability, and digital transformation, particularly within its corporate hubs. Its focus on international expansion and large-scale infrastructure projects makes it a significant employer for those with expertise in environmental technology and global business operations.

Founded in 1990 in Spain, Urbaser grew through various acquisitions and was previously part of the ACS Group. It has evolved into a global environmental giant and is currently owned by the investment firm Platinum Equity.

For international professionals

Headquartered in Madrid with a widespread presence in cities like Barcelona, Valencia, and Tenerife.
Offers specialized roles in digital transformation, including SAP, Business Intelligence, and Cybersecurity.
Strong focus on international legal and commercial roles due to its global operations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
A key player in the circular economy, providing stable career paths in the growing green energy and waste management sectors.

This job was published 3 months ago

Senior Lawyer - International Contracting

Urbaser

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

Job Description

At Urbaser, we enhance the value of the planet's resources every day to build a more sustainable tomorrow. We are global leaders in offering a comprehensive model of environmental solutions for citizens, companies, and society. Furthermore, our nature as a global company, with a presence in around 15 countries, allows us to drive real circularity. Our goal is to create a better future, together challenging current standards and anticipating solutions, making everything work throughout the value chain to drive a relevant transformation.

We are currently looking to incorporate a Senior Lawyer into our national and international Legal Advisory team in Madrid.

What would your functions be?

Analysis and legal support in bidding processes in which Urbaser participates
Drafting and negotiation of contracts with clients, suppliers, and partners
The scope of action will be: international (both public and private clients) and at a private level in Spain.
Legal advice on project execution.
Legal assistance in complex or disputed contractual situations.

What are we looking for?

Lawyer with between 10 and 15 years of experience in complex commercial contracting, negotiations, and conflict resolution, in the national and international sphere in both the private and public sectors.
Fluent English for drafting and negotiation; knowledge of other languages, particularly French, is valued.
High skills or soft skills regarding teamwork, effective communication, and critical thinking.

What do we offer?

Permanent contract and career plan.
Competitive economic remuneration and flexible remuneration plan.
Hybrid work model and flexible schedule.
The opportunity to work and learn alongside leading professionals in their areas of knowledge
The opportunity to gain experience in a booming sector: sustainability and waste management.

Who are we?

At Urbaser, we are one of the world leaders in environmental solutions, a global company oriented towards enhancing the value of the planet's resources to build a more sustainable tomorrow. Through our cleaning and collection services, we serve more than 64 million people across around 15 countries through a huge network of more than 50,000 employees and 150 plants that drive real circularity every day.

At Urbaser, we are committed to the principle of absolute equal opportunity, promoting a balanced presence between women and men and encouraging the labor inclusion of groups in situations of vulnerability; applications to occupy positions in activities with female underrepresentation are especially welcome. We respect diversity of gender, disability, age, ethnic, cultural or racial origin, marital status, as well as the identity and sexual orientation of the people who submit their applications.

If you are looking to develop professionally in a company in full growth, we are waiting for you!

View original advert (Spanish)

En Urbaser potenciamos el valor de los recursos del planeta cada día, para construir un mañana más sostenible. Somos líderes globales en ofrecer un modelo integral de soluciones medioambientales para los ciudadanos, las empresas y la sociedad. Además, nuestra naturaleza de compañía global, con presencia en alrededor de 15 países, nos permite impulsar una circularidad real. Nuestro objetivo es crear un futuro mejor, desafiando juntos los estándares actuales y anticipando soluciones, haciendo que todo funcione a lo largo de la cadena de valor para impulsar una transformación relevante.

Actualmente buscamos incorporar a nuestro equipo de Asesoría Jurídica nacional e internacional, de Madrid un/a Abogado/a Senior.

¿Cuáles serían tus funciones?

Análisis y soporte legal en procesos de licitación en los que Urbaser participe
Redacción y negociación de contratos con clientes, proveedores y partners
El ámbito de actuación será: internacional (tanto cliente público como privado) y a nivel privado en España.
Asesoramiento jurídico en la ejecución de proyectos.
Asistencia legal ante situaciones contractuales complejas o en disputa.

¿Qué buscamos?

Abogado con experiencia de entre 10 y 15 años en contratación mercantil compleja, negociaciones y resolución de conflictos, en el ámbito nacional e internacional tanto en sector privado como público.
Inglés fluido para la redacción y negociación, y valorable el conocimiento de otros idiomas, en particular, francés.
Altas habilidades o soft skills respecto a trabajo en equipo, comunicación efectiva, y pensamiento crítico.

¿Qué ofrecemos?

Contrato indefinido y plan de carrera.
Retribución económica y plan de retribución flexible competitivo.
Modalidad de trabajo híbrida y horario flexible.
La oportunidad de trabajar y aprender junto a profesionales líderes en sus áreas de conocimiento
La oportunidad de ganar experiencia en un sector en auge: la sostenibilidad y la gestión de residuos.

¿Quiénes somos?

En Urbaser somos uno de los líderes mundiales en soluciones medioambientales, una compañía global orientada a potenciar el valor de los recursos del planeta para construir un mañana más sostenible. A través de nuestros servicios de limpieza y recogida, atendemos a más de 64 millones de personas alrededor de 15 países a través de una enorme red de más de 50.000 empleados y 150 plantas que impulsan cada día una circularidad real.

En Urbaser estamos comprometidos con el principio de absoluta igualdad de oportunidades, promoviendo la presencia equilibrada entre mujeres y hombres y fomentando la inclusión laboral de colectivos en situación de vulnerabilidad; siendo especialmente bienvenidas las candidaturas para ocupar puestos en actividades con infrarrepresentación femenina. Respetamos la diversidad de género, discapacidad, edad, origen étnico, cultural o racial, estado civil, así como la identidad y orientación sexual de las personas que presenten sus candidaturas.

Si estás buscando desarrollarte profesionalmente en una empresa en pleno crecimiento, ¡Te estamos esperando!