About HYPE

HYPE is a fast-growing international functional products company operating across Energy Drinks and Nutrition. We are looking for an experienced, commercially minded In-House Legal Counsel to provide practical legal support across the business. The In-House Legal Counsel acts as a trusted advisor to Management and the CEO, to align legal advice with the company’s strategic and commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Corporate Law

* Act as the company’s primary legal advisor across all business functions.

* Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including distribution, manufacturing, supply, licensing, consultancy, sponsorship, marketing, logistics, confidentiality and service agreements.

* Support and negotiate international commercial transactions and cross-border business deals.

* Partner with internal teams and international stakeholders to provide practical legal advice and facilitate general business operations.

* Identify legal risks and provide commercially sound, business-oriented solutions.

International Legal & Compliance

* Support HYPE’s international operations across multiple jurisdictions.

* Coordinate and manage external legal counsel and international advisors to ensure timely, practical and commercially focused legal support.

* Monitor legal and regulatory developments, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.

* Support dispute resolution, employment-related legal matters, data protection and other legal issues together with external specialists where required.





Intellectual Property

* Manage HYPE’s global trademark portfolio, including registrations, renewals, oppositions and enforcement.

* Coordinate with external trademark attorneys and oversee the maintenance, protection and strategic development of the company’s intellectual property portfolio.

* Advise on trademarks, copyright, licensing and brand protection matters.

CEO & Strategic Projects

* Partner closely with the CEO on strategic, commercial and corporate initiatives.

* Support acquisitions, partnerships, international expansion, new business ventures and other confidential projects.

* Conduct legal research and provide practical advice on complex business matters.

* Lead or support cross-functional projects and legal process improvements across the organisation.

Requirements

- Qualified lawyer with 10 years’ experience in an international business environment.
- Extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts and international business agreements.
- Knowledge of real estate law would be considered a plus.
- Experience managing trademark portfolios and working with external IP counsel.
- Proven ability to manage external legal advisors and collaborate with international business partners across multiple jurisdictions.
- Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills in English (and Spanish).
- Commercially minded, proactive, highly organised and able to balance legal risk with business objectives.
- High level of integrity, discretion and professionalism.

📌 In-House Counsel (Marbella)
🏢 Hype Drinks
📍 Marbella