Legal Director ES_859832

Job Description

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A multinational company in the utilities sector is looking for a LEGAL DIRECTOR for its subsidiary in Spain, with direct reporting lines to the General Management of Spain and the Legal Department of the Group. We are looking for a professional with proven experience in the legal field within a company whose clients are public administrations (public concessions).

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Mission

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• Advising the Executive Committee of the business unit in Spain -especially the CEO-, regarding all legal matters that affect the business, assessing the risks and potential consequences of the strategic decisions taken by the Company.
• Promoting and developing the legal actions that are required to be taken against third parties in defense of the Company’s interests.

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Responsibilities

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• Directing and coordinating the Company’s legal strategy, guaranteeing defense of the Company’s interests in any lawsuits that might arise.
• Monitoring the Company’s court cases and lawsuits, both directly and indirectly.
• Analyzing, initiating and dealing with administrative procedures and/or appeals against administrative decisions.
• Coordinating and supervising the external professionals from law firms.
• Drawing up and reviewing contracts and any other binding documents for the Company.
• Managing with the assistance of external law firms, potential company takeovers or the purchase of assets, M&A in Spain.
• Providing support throughout the development of the Company’s strategy regarding takeovers, mergers and tenders in Spain.
• Coordinating the procedures associated with the Company’s Corporate Law, especially with respect to submitting the annual statements, as well as relations with the Registers of Companies, Notaries’ Offices, etc.
• Analyzing the administrative documentation that constitutes the public contracting records that involve the Company and preparing the legal documentation required.
• Implementing and developing the strategic policies of the matrix in the legal area and keeping actions coordinated, reporting periodically.

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Profile

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• University Law Degree / Masters in Law.
• Excellent knowledge of Spanish Public Law and Corporate Law.
• Master in Administrative or Business Law / MBA etc. (positively rated requirements).
• English C Level.
• Experience more than 8 years, either in-house or in an international law firm.
• Sound knowledge of Procedural, Insurance, Corporate and Public Law.
• Expertise in sectors such as: Gas, Energy, Water, Infrastructure, Garbage or others with public concessions.