We are a fast-paced tech group with international growth and active M&A. We are creating a Director-level Head of Legal to elevate our group capability. You will lead Legal and Compliance, set strategy, and partner with senior leadership on M&A, corporate structure, and cross‑border matters.
Key responsibilities:
Strategy, leadership & operations:
* Define and execute the group’s legal and compliance strategy aligned to business goals
* Lead all legal activities across jurisdictions; build scalable processes and controls
* Establish efficient contract management, governance, and compliance monitoring
* Manage external counsel across markets and optimize panel/spend
* Develop and mentor the team; set standards, priorities, and measurable outcomes
Consumer, commercial & product:
* Advise on consumer protection, e‑commerce, marketing, and digital contracting
* Draft/review/negotiate commercial agreements (marketing partnerships, payment, vendors)
* Keep terms of service, privacy policies, and user agreements compliant and current
* Support product/marketing on advertising standards, promotions, and consumer rights
Data protection & privacy:
* Lead GDPR and global privacy compliance; privacy-by-design for digital products
* Oversee data governance, DPA management, cross‑border transfers, and incident response
Corporate, governance & M&A:
* Oversee corporate governance and entity management across multiple jurisdictions
* Lead/support M&A and corporate finance transactions (DD, structuring, execution)
* Advise on group legal structure; draft/review shareholder, investment, and corporate docs
* Provide pragmatic guidance on strategic partnerships and reorganizations
Intellectual property & brand:
* Manage trademark portfolio and broader IP; software licensing and confidentiality
* Support brand protection, disputes, and enforcement strategies
Risk management, disputes & compliance:
* Identify and mitigate legal/compliance risks across operations
* Handle pre‑litigation matters, consumer complaints, and dispute resolution
* Design and roll out policies, training, and ethical standards; drive continuous improvement
What success looks like:
* 3 months: Assess current state; earn trust; stabilize key matters; set 12‑month roadmap
* 6 months: Upgraded contracting and compliance processes; visible strategic impact on deals
* 12 months: Legal operating at director level with scalable frameworks; strong stakeholder satisfaction; team performing with clear KPIs
Must‑have qualifications:
* Law degree and bar qualification in Spain or another EU jurisdiction
* 10+ years PQE in tech/digital environments; fintech exposure is a plus
* Proven M&A track record (end‑to‑end) and corporate legal/structuring expertise
* Multi‑jurisdiction experience; Spain + international matters
* Fluent Spanish and strong English
* Leadership of legal teams and managers; ability to elevate standards and challenge assumptions
* Strong communication and negotiation skills with commercial, pragmatic judgment
Desireable skills:
* Experience scaling legal in fast‑growth/scale‑ups
* Combination of top law firm training and in‑house leadership
* Additional European languages
Team, reporting & ways of working:
* Reports to a senior executive; close partnership with Finance leadership
* Manages Legal and Compliance team
* Hybrid model or remote model
Why join?
* First director‑level legal role with mandate to build and elevate the function
* Group‑wide scope, direct executive access, tangible impact on international growth and M&A
* Collaborative, pragmatic, multicultural environment with flexibility
* Competitive package aligned to seniority; details discussed confidentially
How to express interest?
* This is a confidential search. Apply with your CV (English). Shortlisted candidates will be asked to sign an NDA prior to company disclosure.