Senior Legal Counsel Spain

UNIQLO is a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world.  

UNIQLO respects the individuality and lifestyle of all customers and takes pride in creating high quality, long-lasting, innovative clothing at an affordable price. 

We are currently recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel for our Spanish market. This is a role comprising commercial, consumer protection, data privacy and labour and employment matters. You will work closely with colleagues from Europe and Japan across many departments. Reporting into the Legal Director, for Europe, and Spanish COO, with on direct report (Labour Law Specialist.)

What you will be responsible for: 

• Providing practical, low risk solutions to legal consultations from business, often with short deadlines

• Proactively engaging with internal stakeholders and identify legal risks within business; propose and implement solutions

• Handling various litigation and disputes arising within business, including customer claims (manage deadlines, devise strategies, coordinate with internal teams and external law firms)

• Implementing low-cost and practical solutions for obtaining external legal support when necessary, including selecting and coordinating with law firms

• Handling legal issues related to works council and collective bargaining agreements

• Coordinating with Human Resources Spain and external lawyers on human resources matters, including employee relations and works council matters

• Drafting various contracts and other legal documentation

• Reviewing and edit third party drafts of contracts 

• Standardising, updating and maintaining contract templates

• Negotiating contracts with vendors in coordination with business teams

• Handling all aspects of corporate governance in Spain

• Undertaking key role within Europe GDPR working team to strengthen data privacy practices in Spain

• Coordinating with relevant departments to rectify non-compliances and implement sustainable solutions

• Monitoring changes in Spanish legislation, analyse impact and propose solutions to the business

• Educating employees on compliance matters including conducting training and presentations

• Standardising and creating efficient work processes including drafting manuals

• Updating and proposing solutions to management on crisis-related matters

Skills, Experience and Attributes:  

• Admitted to practice law in Spain

• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience at a law firm or in-house

• Experience in transactional work, disputes and litigation in commercial, consumer protection, data privacy and labour and employment law

• Experience working for a retail company preferred

• Experience working in a global, multi-cultural environment preferred

• Full professional proficiency in English, Spanish and Catalan

• Working proficiency in Portuguese preferred

• Ability to see holistically how legal position affects business and flexibly adapt position

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines

• High flexibility and autonomy in dealing with and prioritising work scope   

• Willingness to readily respond to changing circumstances and expectations

• Ability to work under tight budget constraints and minimise spending for legal advice

• Open to domestic and overseas travels when required  

• Permanent right to work in Spain without needing visa sponsorship

What we offer you: 

• Staff Discount 30% 

• Flexible schedule 

• Hybrid working, 2 days from home, 3 days in the office 

• Half year bonus and Global Profit Share Scheme 

• Seasonal Sample Sales 

Please ensure your CV is submitted in English. 

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