Location: Madrid, Spain
Job Type: Permanent Employment, Full Time
Reporting Line: Head of Legal and Compliance, Europe
Languages Required: English and Spanish
ABOUT MIDEA GROUP
Midea Group is a publicly listed Global Fortune 500 company and is the world’s leading manufacturer of home appliances. Committed to bringing innovation to life, Midea Group goes beyond smart home appliances and comprises business pillars like HVAC and Building Technologies, Robotics and Automation, Electro-Mechanical and Digital Innovation. Being ranked #246 in the 2025 Global Fortune 500 List, Midea is proud of its 190,000+ employees and presence in 200+ countries, including several subsidiaries in the European market.
* 63.3 Billion USD Total Revenue in 2025
* 5.4 Billion USD Net Profit in 2024
* Global Fortune 500 #246 in 2025
* Forbes 2025 GLOBAL 2000 #184
ABOUT MIDEA EUROPE
Mideas commitment to Europe goes beyond expanding its market reach. It’s also building a sustainable and innovative presence in the European market through localized operations, technological advancements, and an emphasis on energy-efficient solutions. CLICK VIDEOS HERE and some key M&A activities in the region (KUKA, Teka and ARBONIA climate).
* The work location is at Midea Europe HQ: Paseo de la Castellana, 85, 9th Floor, 28046 Madrid, Spain.
* Midea Europe deliveries MDA and SDA consumer electronics alongside comprehensive HVAC solutions.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for a proactive and highly organized legal assistant to support the Europe Region legal department. This role is for a motivated candidate who enjoys international business and has previous experience as legal administrative.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Maintain robust corporate housekeeping by updating legal databases and keeping organizational charts and internal registers current.
* Administrative management of contracts / documents of any kind including signature process, internal approval workflow, scanning, coordination, and archive.
* Manage the department’s treasury processes for invoices and payments, including payment tracking and setting up supplier master files.
* Maintain up-to-date internal trackers and documentation for audit and finance purposes.
* Support Legal Operations by improving processes and configuring workflows and templates in Group systems.
* Assist with dashboards, KPIs, and internal and external audits.
* Manage and coordinate notary appointments for powers of attorney and other corporate changes; handle apostille and legalization of legal documents for cross-border use.
* Prepare and submit commercial registry documentation and mandatory filings and reports.
* Own and maintain the internal document and reporting management system.
* Support Legal team members and liaise with external counsel.
* Coordinate meetings and document execution; maintain highly organized, up-to-date digital files, SharePoint sites, and systems.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
* University degree; at least five years’ paralegal experience in assisting general counsel/ head of legal, preferably in a law firm or in a multinational company.
* Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).
* Exceptional document management; strong organizational and time‑management skills; meticulous attention to detail; proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* High discretion in handling confidential matters; experience working cross‑functionally and with transversal teams; eager to learn and to design and implement process improvements for greater efficiency.
* Experience across the contract lifecycle and with CLM/management tools and legal tech (e.g., CLM platforms, e‑signature solutions, and internal systems).
* Strong team player with a proactive, can‑do approach; able to work independently; comfortable in fast‑paced international environments.
* Exposure to international legal work across multiple jurisdictions; opportunity to learn from a highly experienced legal team.
WHAT WE OFFER
* Europe is a strategic pillar of Midea’s global expansion, offering exceptional professional growth opportunities.
* An international, goal-oriented, and collaborative work environment.
* Robust training and career development programs.
* Competitive, country-specific employee benefits tailored to local markets.
Midea Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer where diversity & inclusion matters. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.