Legal Strategy & Business Partnership Act as the primary trusted legal adviser to Iberian senior management and all operational departments including Finance, Operations, Fleet, Customer Service, HR, and Commercial. Provide proactive, risk-calibrated legal guidance that supports business objectives while protecting the Company's interests. Anticipate legal risks arising from business operations, market developments, and regulatory changes; recommend and implement preventive legal frameworks. Support senior management in strategic decisions including business development, partnerships, and corporate restructuring. Align Iberian legal strategy with Group-level directives while adapting to the specific legal environment of Spain and Portugal.
# Compliance, Data Protection & Consumer Law Design, implement, and maintain a robust compliance programme for the Iberian perimeter, aligned with Group Compliance standards and applicable Spanish and Portuguese legislation. Manage all matters relating to GDPR / RGPD and the LOPDGDD, acting as Local DPO or coordinating with the Group DPO; handle data subject rights requests, supervisory authority interactions (AEPD / CNPD), data processing agreements, and GDPR-related internal procedures. Manage consumer protection compliance across both brands, including coordination with consumer associations, OMIC, and relevant regulatory bodies in Spain and Portugal. Ensure compliance with sector-specific regulations governing vehicle rental, including concession terms at airports and railway stations, ITV obligations, insurance requirements, and fleet-related regulatory frameworks. Oversee the Ethics and Compliance function locally, including management of the Canal Ético (whistleblowing channel) in accordance with Group policy and Ley 2/2023.



Litigation & Dispute Resolution Manage all civil, criminal, administrative, and regulatory proceedings involving Europcar and Goldcar entities in the Iberian perimeter, including coordination with external law firms. Supervise the preparation of legal submissions and pleadings; provide regular reporting on exposure, provisions, and case status to the CFO and Group General Counsel.
# Commercial Contracts & Public Procurement Provide legal advice on all material contracts including fleet acquisition and financing agreements, concession contracts with airport operators (AENA, ANA, private operators) and railway station operators (Adif, IP), commercial agreements with travel agencies, brokers and corporates, supplier and technology contracts, and insurance policies. Lead or support legal aspects of tender processes and public procurement, including preparation, review, and submission of bids for airport and railway station concessions in Spain and Portugal, for both Europcar and Goldcar brands. coordinate contract management with internal stakeholders to ensure legal review and sign-off on significant commitments.
# Corporate Governance & Secretariat Manage corporate housekeeping for Iberian legal entities, including board minutes, shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, notarial acts, and registry filings in Spain and Portugal. liaise with notaries, the Registro Mercantil, and public registries as required.
# Team Leadership & External Counsel Management Lead, develop, and support one Legal Specialist Iberia, ensuring effective coverage of day-to-day legal needs and appropriate prioritisation of workload. Select, instruct, and manage external law firms for specialist matters (litigation, employment, regulatory, real estate, etc.),

📌 Head of General Counsel (Madrid)
🏢 Europcar
📍 Madrid