Legal Counsel (Corporate & Compliance)
1 day ago
Madrid
At AMFRESH, we are a global fresh food company focused on leading varietal innovation, agronomy and biotechnology, large-scale farming, and the global commercialization of citrus, table grapes, cherries, tropical fruits, berries, apples, pears, freshly squeezed juices, and flowers. With more than 90 years of experience, we are a privately owned company operating in over 60 countries, with 10,000 passionate employees committed to innovation. We work with a fully vertically integrated end-to-end model, serving the world’s leading retailers. For more information, visit ___. Job Purpose To protect and enhance the reputation and brand of the organisation through the delivery of excellent service, whilst committing to positively promote a food safety, integrity, and ethical culture within the business. We are seeking a highly capable Senior Legal Counsel to join our growing Legal team, supporting a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. This is a generalist in-house role suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic, international environment and enjoys working across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will provide pragmatic, business-aligned legal advice to internal stakeholders, with a particular focus on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, and risk management. This role will be based in Madrid and may require regular cross-border collaboration. Fluency in Spanish and experience with English Law are essential. Key Responsabilities • To ensure that at all times you are acting in the best interests of the business as a whole, and not that of an individual or function, to include (but not limited to) Health, Safety and Environment, Business Integrity, Ethical Standards and Wellbeing., • You are required to adhere to Food Safety, Quality, and Integrity Standards., • You will ensure products are produced safely through good manufacturing practices, that meet legislative requirements, specifications, quality and integrity standards agreed with customers. Corporate & Governance • Advise on corporate law matters including entity management, governance, board processes, and corporate record maintenance., • Support corporate transactions such as restructurings, equity issuances, and cross‑border projects., • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate documents and resolutions. Compliance & Regulatory • Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and frameworks across multiple jurisdictions., • Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations (including English and EU) and proactively advise relevant teams., • Lead or support internal compliance training (anti‑bribery, sanctions, data protection, ethical conduct, etc.)., • Assist in managing compliance investigations, audits, and risk assessments. Commercial Legal Support We will also value experience in the following areas: • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (services, technology, procurement, NDAs, partnership agreements, etc.)., • Provide clear, practical legal advice to support business teams and enable commercial decision‑making., • Assist with contract lifecycle management and process efficiencies. Cross‑Border Support • Collaborate with colleagues in Madrid, London, and other regions to support global legal initiatives., • Coordinate with external counsel where required Requeriments Essential Qualifications & Experience • Qualified lawyer in Spain and/or England & Wales (Solicitor preferred), • 7–10 years of post-qualification experience, • Proven experience working with English law in a practical, commercial context, • Strong experience in commercial contracts and corporate law, • Experience in an international environment (in-house or top-tier law firm), • Strong background in corporate law, with generalist exposure to commercial contracts. Skills and Competencies • Ability to balance legal risk with commercial pragmatism., • Strong communication skills and ability to explain legal issues to non‑legal stakeholders., • High level of integrity, sound judgment, and professionalism., • Comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, and handling ambiguity., • Proactive, collaborative, and solutions‑oriented. Why Join Us? • Opportunity to shape legal and compliance frameworks in a growing organisation., • High-impact, cross-functional role with visibility across the business., • Truly international environment with regular collaboration between the UK and Spain., • Flexible and supportive culture with opportunities for professional development. Apply now to join AMFRESH Group’s collaborative, international Legal team, where your expertise will make a real impact.
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