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Capgemini

Global consulting, technology services, outsourcing

Senior Business Lawyer

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeMadrid, SpainNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Licenciatura or Grado in Law and professional authorization to practice or provide legal advice in Spain.
  • Four to six years of professional experience in a reputable law firm and/or an in-house legal department.
  • Strong knowledge of Spanish and European law applicable to contractual, commercial, and corporate matters.
  • Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical, business-oriented recommendations.
  • Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
  • Sound judgment to identify material risks, propose solutions, and escalate complex situations when appropriate.
  • Ability to collaborate in international and multidisciplinary environments.
  • High proficiency in spoken and written Spanish and English.
  • High ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional responsibility.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to use Legal Tech and artificial intelligence tools applied to legal work.

Responsibilities

  • Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice based on appropriate risk management.
  • Lead assigned legal matters, coordinating relevant internal areas and external advisors when necessary.
  • Identify legal and commercial risks, propose proportionate mitigation measures, and escalate matters requiring additional review.
  • Ensure legal documentation and recommendations comply with applicable regulations, corporate policies, and Group standards.
  • Collaborate closely with Finance, Tax, Human Resources, Compliance, Procurement, and the General Secretariat.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, internal training, knowledge management, and adoption of legal and technology tools.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate customer contracts, framework agreements, Statements of Work, collaboration agreements, supplier contracts, and non-disclosure agreements.
  • Advise throughout the commercial cycle, from bids and proposals through renewals, contractual amendments, or service termination.
  • Analyze contractual risks related to liability, indemnities, warranties, intellectual property, data protection, cybersecurity, service levels, subcontracting, audits, and regulatory compliance.
  • Support the business in strategic opportunities by helping define balanced solutions from legal and commercial perspectives.
  • Support internal approval processes and legal validation of transactions and contracts.
  • Advise on contract interpretation, claim prevention, and resolution of commercial disputes.
  • Advise on Spanish corporate law applicable to the Group's entities.
  • Prepare, review, and coordinate corporate resolutions, minutes, certificates, powers of attorney, delegations, and corporate documentation.
  • Manage corporate obligations and coordinate formalities with notaries, commercial registries, and external advisors.
  • Participate in corporate reorganizations, mergers, acquisitions, divestments, integrations, and other corporate transactions.
  • Coordinate legal due diligence processes and support the execution of corporate transactions.
  • Advise on intercompany agreements, corporate guarantees, and corporate approvals related to Group transactions.

Desired Qualifications

  • A disability certificate is positively valued.

About the Company

Capgemini

Global consulting, technology services, outsourcing

Capgemini provides consulting, technology services, and outsourcing to help organizations transform digitally. Its offerings include strategy and transformation consulting, system integration, application development, IT infrastructure management, and managed IT operations. It differentiates itself with a global presence in over 50 countries and a focus on applying AI, cloud, and cybersecurity to real business problems. Its goal is to help clients navigate digital transformation and improve efficiency and innovation through tailored, contract-based or managed services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1967

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