Regional Expert Legal & Compliance WEU/CEE

Job ID: 14662

TÜV Rheinland InterCert Kft.

Permanent, Full Time

Madrid

Immediately

Job Summary

We’re seeking a pragmatic legal professional to join our team as a Regional Expert Legal & Compliance WEU&CEE. Reporting directly to the Regional Officer Legal & Compliance WEU&CEE, you will act as a key advisor on a wide range of legal and compliance matters across the region. This senior role focuses on commercial law, corporate governance, litigation, and working on cross-functional projects with diverse international stakeholders and both internal and external lawyers. Collaborating with local operations, you will provide expert legal support to ensure alignment with global policies and local regulations in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Commercial Law: Review, draft, and adapt contracts, templates, and checklists to meet regional needs. Provide legal guidance to sales and leadership teams,
  • Corporate Governance: Advise on company law matters, including preparing and reviewing governance documents (e.g. shareholder resolutions, articles of association, board minutes),
  • Training & Communication: Deliver legal and compliance training; raise awareness through targeted communication campaigns,
  • Litigation: Handle litigation cases with external legal counsel and manage reporting,
  • M&A Support: Support legal and compliance aspects of M&A processes, including due diligence, integrations, and related documentation.

Requirements

  • Law degree from an EU country (e.g. Bachelor/Master of Laws, Juris Doctor, or equivalent),
  • 5+ years of experience in an international law firm or senior in-house legal role,
  • Strong expertise in commercial law, corporate governance, litigation, and M&A processes,
  • Strong interest in compliance topics (anti-corruption, conflicts of interest, competition law, etc.),
  • Fluent in English (min. C1),
  • Proven track record of managing cross-functional projects and collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders in multicultural environments,
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal topics clearly to diverse audiences,
  • Pragmatic with problem-solving skills and the ability to deliver practical legal solutions.

What We Offer

  • A senior role with influence on regional legal and compliance strategies,
  • Opportunities to collaborate across countries and departments on impactful projects,
  • A hybrid work model, offering flexibility and work-life balance,
  • Access to a global network for career growth and development within a multinational context,
  • A competitive compensation package aligned with market standards.

If you're a legal expert with a passion for solving complex challenges and shaping regional strategies, this is your opportunity to make an impact. Apply now and let’s build the future together!

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What else you should know

Job ID14662
Type of contractPermanent
Type of employmentFull Time
CompanyTÜV Rheinland InterCert Kft.

Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.

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