We're working with a leading payments company who are looking for a Spanish-qualified lawyer to join their team for 9 months on a maternity leave cover.
This is a really exciting role for a commercial legal counsel to work with the company's European sales teams while also supporting the wider business in a range of commercial and legal matters.
You'll primarily support Spain, Portugal and Eastern Europe countries - it's a dynamic role with regular exposure to senior stakeholders.
Responsibilities will include:
- Analysis, drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements
- Supporting senior legal colleagues with negotiating agreements
- Working with colleagues and functional leaders on a variety of strategic projects, regulatory issues, product development, business development opportunities and legal department operational matters
- Legal research and assistance on applicable requirements including regulations pertaining to payment services and electronic money, AML and counter-terrorist financing, outsourcing, data protection and privacy, consumer protection, information security, and competition
- Creating and advising on templates, policies and procedures to address new requirements
- Helping to drive and direct process changes to ensure continued efficiency
Ideally you will be:
- A Spanish-qualified lawyer with 5 years' post qualification experience
- Available on short-notice
- Experienced in commercial contracts, with a background from the payments or financial services industry
- Understanding of the payments industry and regulatory landscape
Starting in December, the role will be full-time for 9 months, with 3 days per week in the company's Madrid office.
If this role could be of interest, we'd love to hear from you!