Legal Counsel

Ogury is a global adtech company powered by Persona Intelligence, its proprietary technology that enables brands and agencies to activate consistent persona-based strategies across channels and drive measurable brand outcomes.

Founded in 2014, Ogury operates in 18 countries with over 400 employees worldwide.

 

 

The Opportunity

Our legal team is expanding, and we're looking for an experienced, business-oriented Legal Counsel to join our dynamic global organization.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on a broad range of legal matters, including privacy and data protection, commercial contracts, and corporate governance. You'll partner closely with teams across the business to provide pragmatic, solutions-driven legal guidance that supports Ogury's continued growth and compliance with global regulatory standards.

This role reports directly to the General Counsel and is a hybrid position based in our Barcelona or Madrid office. We encourage our teams to spend 3 days per week in the office to foster collaboration and connection.

Why you will love this role:

• High-impact advisory work: You'll play a pivotal role in shaping Ogury's legal strategy, supporting cutting-edge projects at the intersection of technology, advertising, and data privacy.
• Global collaboration: Work with diverse teams across multiple markets, gaining exposure to complex, cross-border legal and commercial matters.
• Growth and autonomy: Enjoy the trust and independence to lead on key legal initiatives while continuing to develop your expertise in a fast-moving, innovative industry.

Key Responsibilities

Privacy and Data Protection

• Provide strategic and practical advice on global privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant frameworks.
• Lead reviews and negotiations of data processing agreements, privacy policies, and terms of service.
• Support the implementation of privacy-by-design principles across Ogury's products and services.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments, advising internal stakeholders on implications and compliance requirements.
• Partner with the Compliance and Security teams to maintain robust privacy governance programs.

Commercial Contracts

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including client, publisher, vendor, partnership, and technology licensing contracts.
• Provide risk-based legal advice aligned with business priorities and strategic goals.
• Develop and refine contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines to streamline contracting processes.
• Collaborate with sales, supply, and finance teams to ensure contract efficiency and compliance.

Legal Strategy and Risk Management

• Identify potential legal, regulatory, and commercial risks, proposing proactive solutions to mitigate them.
• Support the design and delivery of compliance and legal training programs for employees.
• Advise leadership and cross-functional teams on evolving legal trends, industry standards, and best practices.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams including Commercial, Marketing, Product, and IT to support business initiatives while ensuring compliance and managing risk.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external counsel on specialized matters.
• Communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal stakeholders.

What you will bring to Ogury

• Qualified lawyer (LLB or equivalent) with admission to practice in a European jurisdiction.
• 4+ years of post-qualification experience in a corporate legal environment, ideally with exposure to privacy, technology, AdTech, or SaaS sectors.
• Strong expertise in commercial contracts, data protection laws, and corporate governance.
• Able to balance legal risk with commercial pragmatism.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills in English (additional Spanish or other EU languages a plus).
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• High professional integrity and sound judgment.