Legal & Contract Specialist
Job Summary
Thales Cybersecurity & Digital Identity is a global leader in digital security bringing trust to an increasingly connected world. We design and deliver a wide range of products software and services based on the core technologies: digital identification data protection and application security.
If youre looking for new opportunities and ready to join a high-skilled multicultural team willing to travel (up to 30% of your time on certain peaks) we are now looking for a Legal Counsel to join the Legal Team to be based in Spain preferably in Madrid area JOB SITE: Serrano Galvache Madrid C. de Serrano Galvache 56 (Centro empresarial parque norte) / Metro Bambú some days in Leganes (team building)
What will you do
As a Legal & Contract Manager within Thales you will:
- In close coordination and under the supervision of Thales Spain Legal Director the Legal Counsel shall:
- In business and contractual matters the candidate should demonstrate expertise in drafting reviewing negotiating and managing contracts with a strong focus on risk identification and mitigation. Familiarity with public procurement regulations including the Public Sector Contracts Law is required as well as experience supporting tenders and business opportunities from negotiation through execution. The role demands protecting the Groups interests while ensuring compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations. Ensure that the Groups rights and reputation in its business interests are properly protected at country level providing clear and well-drafted agreements; identifying and mitigating contractual risks; providing contract interpretation and ensure that contractual obligations are properly explained and understood by the relevant Company functions in accordance with the Group policies; and assurance of a contract management approach in identifying risks mitigations lots of profit and/or increase in financial figures. Provide legal support for the new tenders and business opportunities from the negotiation phase till the execution of the relevant agreements in compliance with the applicable internal processes and relevant regulations and ensure the relevant follow-up in contract execution phase. Manage contractual issues and on a case-by-case basis with the support of external experts certain litigation issues falling within the perimeter of the concerned BL in close coordination with the Thales Spain L&C Director and Iberia Region L&C Director supporting in the management of the external Law firms in accordance with the Group policies.
- The candidate must have solid experience in corporate matters including notarial deeds such as powers of attorney and the formalization of Board and Shareholders meeting minutes. Practical knowledge of Commercial Registry procedures is required including obtaining certificates filing and registering corporate documents and managing routine corporate formalities. Practical knowledge of corporate law.
- For compliance and regulatory responsibilities the candidate must contribute to the implementation and monitoring of the Group Integrity Compliance Program internal KYC program (called TPIA) covering anti-corruption data protection cybersecurity and related areas. The position also requires delivering training performing regulatory analyses and maintaining a proactive open mindset toward emerging regulations such as the artificial intelligence one. Contribute to ensure that the Group Integrity Compliance Programme (including Anticorruption Antitrust and Personal Data Protection Cyber Duty of Care and IA) and the necessary action plans are strictly monitored updated and implemented in accordance with the Group policies and within the frame of the Country applicable legal requirements. Demonstrate a strong understanding of governance and corporate principles and operations including but not limited to regulatory compliance risk management and corporate governance documentation; ability to effectively navigate complex corporate structures and contribute to strategic decision-making processes.
- Make the appropriate reporting to Thales Spain L&C Director and Iberia Region L&C Director and cooperate with the L&C team for any legal matter.
About You
To succeed in this job you should have:
Graduated in Law. English fluency is a MUST.
Minimum 5-6 years experience in an international environment and a similar role.
Expertise in Spanish Public Procurement law commercial contracts reviewing and negotiation and Company Law Regulations and Compliance best practices including new regulations related to Cyber and IA both for Spain and the European Union and international environment.
Contract management approach
Technical skills:
- In business and contractual matters the candidate should demonstrate expertise in drafting reviewing negotiating and managing contracts with a strong focus on risk identification and mitigation.
- The candidate must have solid experience in corporate matters including notarial deeds such as powers of attorney and the formalization of Board and Shareholders meeting minutes.
- For compliance and regulatory responsibilities the candidate must contribute to the implementation and monitoring of the Group Integrity Compliance Program internal KYC program (called TPIA) covering anti-corruption data protection cybersecurity and related areas. Practical knowledge of Commercial Registry procedures is required including obtaining certificates filing and registering corporate documents and managing routine corporate formalities. Practical knowledge of corporate law.
- Legal tech tools basic knowledge of IAS
Soft skills:
- The position requires a proactive energetic and ambitious attitude capable of executing tasks independently and with an aggressive motivated and firm attitude when dealing with day-to-day problems.
- It is also essential to be well organized disciplined and meticulous in all aspects of the assignment.
- Finally a sociable and friendly personality able to fit in and adapt well to the environment of a multinational company with several departments.
- Think big make it happen and together.
- Communication teamwork problem solving adaptability creativity and among others.
What do we offer
- Flexible working hours.
- Intensive working days on Fridays and during August.
- Remote-friendly - 2/3 days a week working from home.
- Restaurant allowance and social benefits (health insurance kindergarten).
Thales is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin ancestry pregnancy age sexual orientation gender identity marital status protected veteran status medical condition or disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
In all critical environments - air, land, sea, space and cyberspace - decision-makers, operators, crews and members of our armed services and security forces are faced with millions of important decisions every day. It is in supporting these people that Thales in the United States ha ... View more