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Legal Counsel, Spanish - speaking

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Location
Lisbon, Portugal
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Risk
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5 to 6 years of PQE
  • Experience negotiating complex contracts
  • Experience in a fast-paced legal environment
  • Ability to grasp new legal concepts quickly
  • Strong communication skills to simplify legal language
  • Proactive self-starter
Nice to have
  • Knowledge of FCA requirements or payment services
  • Experience in IP management
  • Experience with SaaS solutions
  • Ability to explain what an API is
What the job really is

As Associate Legal Counsel at GoCardless, you will provide legal support to various teams, particularly in negotiating contracts and advising on strategic projects. Your role will involve working collaboratively with the business, supervising junior lawyers, and improving legal processes. You will also manage external legal counsel and contribute to the development of legal tools and resources.

Benefits
  • Wellbeing support and medical cover
  • Work away scheme for up to 90 days
  • Adaptive working for flexible schedules
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning budget
  • Generous holiday allowance, 3 volunteer days, and 4 wellness days
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of career advancement opportunities
  • Base salary range provided but may vary based on performance
  • Role requires a balance of legal and business advisory work, which may not suit all legal professionals
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