Head of Legal - In House

Barcelona Permanente EUR85.000 - EUR100.000 por año Remoto / híbrido Ver descripción del puesto
This is an opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to take ownership of all legal matters as the only internal legal resource, covering corporate, commercial, compliance, data protection and employment topics with external counsel support. The role offers strong autonomy, international exposure and the chance to grow in responsibility and compensation within a dynamic business.

Added 20/04/2026

  • Senior Legal Counsel role with high autonomy and strategic exposure
  • International environment based in Barcelona

¿Dónde vas a trabajar?

You will join an international company with operations across several European jurisdictions, currently strengthening its internal structure and governance. The organisation operates in a modern, fast-evolving environment with a strong focus on innovation, technology and cross-border collaboration.

The role is based in Barcelona and works closely with senior stakeholders across different countries, offering high visibility within the business and direct impact on decision-making.

Descripción

Your mission will be to act as the sole in-house legal counsel, providing end-to-end legal support across the business and coordinating with external advisors where required. The successful candidate will take a pragmatic, business-oriented approach, ensuring legal compliance while enabling commercial objectives.

Reporting directly to VP of finance, your main responsibilities will include, among others:

  • Acting as the primary internal legal point of contact for all legal matters across the business;
  • Managing and drafting a wide range of commercial and corporate contracts, including agreements with clients, suppliers and partners;
  • Advising on corporate governance, corporate law matters and day-to-day legal queries from internal stakeholders;
  • Leading compliance matters, including data protection and regulatory topics, in coordination with external advisors where necessary;
  • Taking ownership of employment law matters across different jurisdictions, managing external employment counsel and supporting HR and management on labour-related issues;
  • Coordinating legal matters across multiple jurisdictions, with a particular focus on Spain and France, and exposure to the UK and Poland;
  • Monitoring legal risks and proposing practical solutions aligned with business needs;
  • Supporting international projects and occasional cross-border initiatives, including limited travel to other European locations when required.

¿A quién buscamos (H/M/D)?

What experience and background are we looking for?

  • Law degree;
  • Minimum of 7+ years of professional experience, with flexibility for more senior profiles if the fit is right;
  • Solid background in corporate and commercial law, contracts and general legal advisory, gained either in-house or in top-tier law firms;
  • Experience advising on matters related to new technologies, compliance and data protection;
  • Exposure to employment law matters, with the willingness to take ownership of these topics supported by external counsel (not mandatory experience);
  • Hands-on experience in Spain and France is essential; experience in the UK and/or Poland will be considered a plus;
  • High level of English is required; Spanish and/or French will be highly valued.

What soft skills are key for this role?

  • Ability to work autonomously as a stand-alone legal function;
  • Strong business mindset with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach;
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in an international environment;
  • High level of ownership, reliability and adaptability in a fast-paced setting.

¿Cuáles son tus beneficios?

What does the company offer?

  • Permanent position based in Barcelona;
  • Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, in line with company policy;
  • Competitive base salary range of €85,000 - €100,000, depending on experience;
  • Variable compensation of approximately 10-20%;
  • Standard benefits package, including private health insurance;
  • Standard working hours with a balanced approach to flexibility;
  • Occasional international travel to other European locations (Paris, London, Poland);
  • A high-impact, visible role with real potential to grow in scope, responsibility and compensation over time within the business.
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Ana Morera
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Resumen de empleo

Sector
Tax&Legal
Sub Sector
In-House
Añadir industria
Technology & Telecoms
Localización
Barcelona
Tipo de Contracto
Permanente
Nombre del consultor
Ana Morera
Número de referencia
JN-042026-6993480
Modalidad de trabajo
Remoto / híbrido

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