Experience & Qualifications

Fully qualified lawyer authorized to practice law in Spain having a Master of Law degree or higher.

Ten (10) or more years' relevant post qualification experience, ideally in an in-house environment & preferably in a Construction, Oil & Energy, or Renewables & Environment sector.

Native in Spanish.

Fluent in English.

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Reporting Line

The role will be part of the Global Legal Department (GLD) and report directly to the Regional Legal Team ( Iberia & Italy, Middle East & Anglophone Africa Region).

Job Responsibilities

Oversight & Delivery.

• Delivery of all legal services (directly and using external resource, where approved) for the zone.
• Oversight and delivery all legal services in domestic and international bids with a specific focus in commercial contract review, strong collaboration and coordination with the Legal Team in the Country/ Region.
• Provide quality and timely legal advice to the business on a day to day basis in areas such as:
• Leased & property matters
• Competition law
• General Commercial transactions
• M&A
• Product and quality issue.
• Operate as a valued & integral member of the GLD and as a key business partner to provide high quality legal services and strategic legal support and advice.
• Negotiate contracts and deals on behalf of the company.
• Claims & Litigation oversight & reporting.
  
  
  

Collaboration.

• Support transversal activities with local implementation within the zone.
• Provide reasonable assistance to other members of the Regions as requested by the Legal Management.
• Guide managers and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
  
  
  

Key Accountabilities

Work on a wide range of contractual matters to support the local commercial and procurement functions, many of which contain international elements. This will include:

• Developing the organization's policies on industry-specific issues, corporate governance or regulatory affairs
• Draft and negotiate a variety of contracts including nondisclosure agreements, supply
  
  
  

agreements, purchase agreements, licensing and other software-related or IP agreements, distribution agreements and other commercial agreements.

• Review tenders & contracts & support negotiations.
• Prepare template agreements & T&Cs.
• Monitor and improve contract compliance with established procedures.
• Provide redlined recommendations on contracts.
• Work with other teams, such as finance, tax, treasury, insurance, on contract
  
  
  

negotiations and requirements at local level.

• Maintain and update contractual records, changes, status reports, and other
  
  
  

Information.

• Involved in the management of pre-litigation situations and ensure the management of disputes and litigation.
• Participate in the training activities provided by the Legal
  
  
  

Other local legal support as reasonably required by Legal Management.

Skills

Must have an in-depth understanding of how an in-house legal department operates & a passion for understanding Schneider Electric's businesses & facilitating business results .

Must have the ability to identify & analyse critical business issues & apply legal expertise to deliver solutions and mitigations , helping in finding acceptable trade-offs and reaching win-win scenarios.

Must be confident with interpersonal skills, commercially minded, able to work effectively in teams, able to manage negotiations , performing under pressure .

Must be able to adapt quickly, communicate effectively, manage conflict & solve problems .

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience working with international and multidisciplinary teams.

Digital skills

Why us?

At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.

We believe in e mpowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.

We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.

Discover your M eaningful, Inclusive and Empowered career at Schneider Electric.

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135 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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