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 deadlinesProactively engaging with internal stakeholders and identify legal risks within business; propose and implement solutionsHandling 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 firmsHandling legal issues related to works council and collective bargaining agreementsCoordinating with Human Resources Spain and external lawyers on human resources matters, including employee relations and works council mattersDrafting various contracts and other legal documentationReviewing and edit third party drafts of contractsStandardising,



updating and maintaining contract templatesNegotiating contracts with vendors in coordination with business teamsHandling all aspects of corporate governance in SpainUndertaking key role within Europe GDPR working team to strengthen data privacy practices in SpainCoordinating with relevant departments to rectify non-compliances and implement sustainable solutionsMonitoring changes in Spanish legislation, analyse impact and propose solutions to the businessEducating employees on compliance matters including conducting training and presentationsStandardising and creating efficient work processes including drafting manualsUpdating and proposing solutions to management on crisis-related mattersSkills, Experience and Attributes:Admitted to practice law in SpainMinimum 5 years of post-qualification experience at a law firm or in-houseExperience in transactional work, disputes and litigation in commercial, consumer protection, data privacy and labour and employment lawExperience working for a retail company preferredExperience working in a global, multi-cultural environment preferredFull professional proficiency in English,



Spanish and CatalanWorking proficiency in Portuguese preferredAbility to see holistically how legal position affects business and flexibly adapt positionAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with short deadlinesHigh flexibility and autonomy in dealing with and prioritising work scopeWillingness to readily respond to changing circumstances and expectationsAbility to work under tight budget constraints and minimise spending for legal adviceOpen to domestic and overseas travels when requiredPermanent right to work in Spain without needing visa sponsorshipWhat we offer you:Staff Discount 30%Versátil schedule Hybrid working, 2 days from home, 3 days in the officeHalf year bonus and Global Profit Share SchemeSeasonal Sample SalesCommitment to Inclusion and Data ProtectionUNIQLO is an inclusive employer, and welcomes applications from all backgrounds regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics. We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and personal information; please refer to our privacy policy for details on our recruitment process.UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group. With global sales of approximately US $20.2 billion, for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, Fast Retailing is one of top three leading apparel retail companies in the world. UNIQLO has more than 2,300 stores in 25 markets around the world and continues to expand its footprint. UNIQLO’s LifeWear philosophy consist of offering clothing that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity, constantly being innovated to bring more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives. For more information about UNIQLO and Fast Retailing, please visit and

📌 Senior Legal Counsel Spain (Madrid)
🏢 FAST RETAILING CO.
📍 Madrid