Senior Legal Counsel Spain
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Organising Institution / Firm
UNIQLO (Fast Retailing Group)
Rolling Basis (Official)
Madrid, Spain
Not Specified
Admitted to practice law in Spain;
Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience at a law firm or in-house;
Full professional proficiency in English, Spanish, and Catalan;
Permanent right to workin Spain.
Law Firm Job
Contextual Overview
UNIQLO, a brand of the Fast Retailing Group, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their team in Madrid, Spain. This role focuses on commercial law, consumer protection, data privacy, and labor/employment matters, providing legal support to the Spanish market while coordinating with European and Japanese regional teams.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Admitted to practice law in Spain.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience (law firm or in-house).
- Languages: Full professional proficiency in English, Spanish, and Catalan (Portuguese is a plus).
- Work Authorization: Permanent right to work in Spain without visa sponsorship.
- Preferred:



Experience in the retail sector and global, multi-cultural environments.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Manage commercial, consumer protection, data privacy, and labor/employment legal matters.
- Handle litigation, disputes, and customer claims.
- Support HR with works council matters and collective bargaining agreements.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and maintain templates.
- Oversee corporate governance and GDPR compliance in Spain.
- Conduct internal compliance training and monitor legislative changes.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Compensation: Not specified. Includes half-year bonus and general profit share scheme.
Mode: Full-time, Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).
FAQs
- Is visa sponsorship provided? No, candidates must have the permanent right to work in Spain.
- What is the reporting structure? The role reports to the Legal Director for Europe and the Spanish COO, with one direct report (L

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