Legal Counsel, Spanish Speaking – 18 Month FTC

• Play a key role in asset finance, commercial and contract-related matters in Spain
• Support and lead specified legal matters for the Spanish team
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including electric vehicle manufacturers and operators
• Manage general commercial legal aspects of the business in Spain
• Draft, negotiate and review commercial contracts, including LOIs, master rental agreements, vehicle purchase agreements, maintenance agreements, EV charger supply and warranty agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, and service agreements
• Advise internal and external stakeholders on corporate governance, regulatory matters and data protection issues
• Provide day-to-day advice on key risks and legal issues
• Work with Spanish external legal counsel
• Contribute to health, safety, wellbeing and sustainability practices

Requirements

• 5-10 years PQE, having trained and qualified at a good regional, national or international law firm
• Spanish law or English law qualified and experience working in Spain
• Spanish speaker at first-language or fluent-second-language level, written and spoken
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English
• Experienced contract negotiator with commercial awareness
• Commercial experience essential
• Asset finance experience advantageous
• In-house experience ideally
• Excellent legal drafting skills
• Sound commercial judgment and ability to prioritise effectively
• Ability to establish trust-based relationships across teams in the UK and Spain
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with significant responsibility and ownership
• Excellent organisational skills; able to multitask, meet deadlines and manage competing demands
• Strong attention to detail and consistently high-quality work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Located in Spain preferred but not essential, or located in London and able to work in Madrid at least one week a month
• Understanding of the energy regulatory environment and energy-sector experience advantageous

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in commercial law, contract negotiation, and legal drafting, with a strong focus on asset finance and regulatory compliance in the energy sector. Proficient in managing legal matters and advising stakeholders in both Spanish and English.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 5-10 Years PQE
• Spanish Law Qualified
• Contract Negotiation
• Asset Finance Experience
• Fluent Spanish Speaker

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Legal Drafting
• Commercial Contract Review
• Regulatory Compliance
• Corporate Governance
• Risk Management
• Data Protection
• Negotiation Skills
• Multitasking
• Attention to Detail
• Commercial Awareness

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Relationship Building
• Ability to Work Independently
• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Asset Finance
• Energy Regulatory Environment
• Electric Vehicle Sector
• Sustainability Practices
• Health and Safety