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 outcomesConsumer, 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 rightsData protection & privacy:- Lead GDPR and global privacy compliance;
privacy-by-design for digital products- Oversee data governance, DPA management, cross‑border transfers, and incident responseCorporate, 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 reorganizationsIntellectual property & brand:- Manage trademark portfolio and broader IP;
software licensing and confidentiality- Support brand protection, disputes, and enforcement strategiesRisk 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 improvementWhat success looks like:- 3 months: Assess current state;
earn trust;
stabilize key matters;
set 12‑month roadmap- 6months: 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 KPIsMust‑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 judgmentDesireable skills:- Experience scaling legal in fast‑growth/scale‑ups- Combination of top law firm training and in‑house leadership- Additional European languagesTeam, reporting & ways of working:- Reports to a senior executive;
close partnership with Finance leadership- Manages Legal and Compliance team- Hybrid model or remote modelWhy 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 confidentiallyHow 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.