General Counsel, Head of Legal

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a General Counsel, Head of Legal in

Spain .

In this role, you will lead the legal function for a fast‑growing international organization, providing strategic, operational, and transactional guidance across multiple jurisdictions. You will shape the company’s global legal structure, support expansion plans, and ensure compliance with corporate, tax, and regulatory frameworks. The position involves managing complex commercial contracts, advising on M&A, and mitigating legal and financial risks. You will work closely with executive leadership, particularly the CFO, to align legal strategy with business objectives, optimize tax and corporate structures, and prepare the company for potential IPOs or strategic acquisitions. This is a highly autonomous role with broad scope and impact in a dynamic, distributed, and remote‑first environment.

Accountabilities

Lead the design and implementation of the global corporate legal structure and tax strategy, including subsidiaries and sub‑holdings across multiple jurisdictions

Ensure compliance with international and local corporate, tax, and financial regulations, including CFC rules, VAT/GST, and reporting obligations

Manage legal aspects of M&A, corporate finance, equity raises, and debt instruments, including drafting, negotiation, and due diligence

Oversee the preparation, review, and negotiation of customer contracts, vendor agreements, and intra‑group agreements to minimize legal and financial risks

Conduct legal and tax research to advise executive leadership on strategic and operational decisions

Develop and implement internal legal processes and risk management workflows, including contract lifecycle management and compliance protocols

Coordinate with external counsel, auditors, and service providers to ensure timely filings, audits, and regulatory compliance

Requirements

Master’s degree in Law with fluency in English; proficiency in Ukrainian or Russian highly desirable

Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate law, international tax law, corporate finance, or compliance, including at least 3 years in senior managerial or partner‑level roles

Strong track record of managing complex legal projects, multi‑jurisdictional engagements, and high‑value transactions

Deep understanding of international corporate governance, tax‑efficient structures, and regulatory requirements

Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

Ability to operate autonomously in a dynamic, fast‑growing, remote‑first environment

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package with opportunities for professional growth and development

Remote work with flexible hours

Collaborative, high‑performing international team with knowledge‑sharing opportunities

Exposure to complex legal and corporate challenges in a global organization

Direct collaboration with executive leadership on strategic initiatives

Contractor arrangement with attractive terms

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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