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.
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 integral, 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
Commitment to Inclusion and Data Protection
UNIQLO 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.
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel Spain (Madrid)
🏢 UNIQLO
📍 Madrid