Legal Counsel (Hybrid)

Localizacion : Madrid, Spain
Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.

The mission of Thales international in regions is to foster and manage growth of Thales presence in all the countries of these Regions for all Thales group activities in the aerospace, space, defense and security domains. In this context, the Regional Hub supports Thales Operational Units initiatives for exporting their solutions to customers in the Regions. Business activities are managed through the local presence of dedicated organizations (representative offices, branches, subsidiaries and JVs).

Legal Counsel will oversee the legal and compliance aspects of the Regional Hub and its local entities. Operating within the framework of the Thales Compliance Program and Group procedures, the Legal Counsel will play a pivotal role in implementing best practices in ethics, governance, and legal risk mitigation. This position is based full-time at the Regional Hub’s offices in Madrid, with occasional travel to countries within the Europe and Latin America Regions.

We are now looking for a Legal Counsel to join our team in Madrid:

Working in close contact with senior stakeholders in the Regional Hub environment (including Regional Directors, Country Directors, Chief Operating Officers, BA&KIP Managers, Key Account Managers, Contract and Program Managers, Finance Directors, and Human Resources), the Job Holder will be responsible for, in particular:

• Securing the legal aspects of commercial engineering services to support export and domestic initiatives undertaken by Thales Operational Units in the Regions.
• Identifying and selecting Business Advisers, qualifying Key Industrial Partners, and managing ‘due diligence’ files in coordination with Country Directors and local functions.
• Drafting, negotiating, preparing, and managing contracts with Business Advisers, ensuring compliance with Thales ethics rules and best practices.
• Monitoring and ensuring strict application of the integrity assessment of third parties (partners, suppliers, customers, distributors, etc.) by investigating internal and external sources to produce accurate legal analyses.
• Addressing corporate law, governance, and compliance aspects for local Thales companies, joint ventures (JVs), and branches within the Latin America Region.

Moreover, the Legal Counsel will:

• Contribute to the evolution of Thales Group’s organization, aligning with new laws, regulations, and ethical governance practices.
• Act as a key legal advisor in a dynamic and competitive business environment, supporting initiatives in diversified sectors (ministries, municipalities, transport, oil & gas, airports, airlines, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal risk mitigation in contracts, industrial cooperation, and financing schemes.
• Serve as a legal reference point for Thales Euram’s compliance initiatives, working closely with the Legal Compliance & Contracts Director of the Regional Hub.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills:

• The candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of professional experience as an in-house lawyer in an international environment, with expertise in international contracts and compliance issues.
• A strong command of English, French, and Spanish.
• Autonomy, meticulousness, self-confidence, and strong teamwork capabilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and cultural awareness of the Europe and Latin America Regions.
• Proficiency in software tools such as Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What do we offer?

• Flexible working hours.
• Remote work opportunities (intensive workday on Fridays).
• Restaurant allowance and social benefits (health insurance, kindergarten support).
• A diverse and inclusive work environment, committed to equal opportunities between women and men.

Thales is a company committed to equal opportunities between women and men, and for this reason, we work to raise awareness and disseminate information on the subject both internally and externally.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!