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.
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. 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,

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