Who We Are Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in professional information services that combines deep domain knowledge with specialized technology. Our portfolio offers software tools coupled with content and services that customers need to make decisions with confidence.

The Senior Legal

Counsel role offers growth potential opportunities, professional development, an engaging team environment, and amazing benefits.

The Senior Legal

Counsel role will report into the Vice President & Assistant General Counsel Health Division, based in the United States.

The Senior Legal

Counsel will be located in Madrid, Spain, and will provide legal advice and guidance on a wide variety of European commercial, contractual, regulatory, litigation and day-to-day legal matters, with a particular focus on the healthcare industry, including healthcare providers, payers, pharmacies, the pharmaceutical industry and HIT suppliers. Structure, draft and negotiate (i) customer agreements (including preparation of Software as a Service("SaaS"), enterprise licensing, subscription and/or implementation or services agreements covering offerings or services from a single or multiple businesses within Wolters Kluwer Health (WKH)) with private and public organizations, (ii) business development, co-development/co-marketing, innovation lab and other strategic alliance arrangements, (iii) reseller and distribution arrangements, (v) content licensing agreements for use in retrieval augmented generation("RAG") models, large language model("LLM") model training, and/or other emerging artificial intelligence("AI") technologies, and (v) business associate agreements and/or data processing agreements. Counsel business on (i) key healthcare information technology("HIT") and intellectual property legal concepts, including those relating to SaaS subscriptions, software licensing, and e-commerce transactions, (ii) GDPR and other international privacy compliance, and (iii) health care laws and regulations applicable to healthcare providers, payers, pharmacies, the pharmaceutical industry and HIT suppliers, including but not limited to medical device regulations applicable to clinical/pharmacy decision support.

Effectively and efficiently manage outside counsel supporting Wolters Kluwer Health's legal needs (transactional, litigation or compliance)



and collaborate with other attorneys within the Global Legal & Compliance Department globally (e.g., Develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of Wolters Kluwer Health — its people, matrix organization, markets, product offerings and services, customers, competitors, and regulatory environment — in order to identify trends, stay abreast of material developments, and provide timely legal advice to the business. Develop strong rapport and working relationships with senior executives, segment leadership and functional teams within WKH to help drive effective, high-quality legal services. Bachelor's degree + LLB or the equivalent (law degree) required; must be admitted to practice law in the jurisdiction in which the candidate resides.

Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible corporate/commercial legal experience, preferably including experience with both a top-tier law firm and an established in-house legal department. Strong background in, and understanding of, innovative HIT and digital health concepts, software licensing and SaaS subscription arrangements and a general understanding of, and interest in, RAG, LLMs, and AI technologies. Strong understanding of healthcare laws and regulations in the U.The role will be based in our Madrid office, with the opportunity to work hybrid (a minimum of 8 days/ month at the office).

As a global company, having a diverse workforce is of the utmost importance. We've been recognized by employees as a European Diversity Leader in the Financial Times, as one of Forbes America's Best Employers for Diversity in 2022, 2021 and 2020 and as one of Forbes America's Best Employers for Women in 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018. In 2020, we placed third in the Female Board Index, and were recognized by the European Women on Boards Gender Diversity Index.

We value authenticity and want to ensure we're getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process.



Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

Join us, at Wolters Kluwer, and be part of a dynamic global technology company that makes a difference every day. You can thrive at Wolters Kluwer, where diversity is core to our collective strength and high performance. We deliver trusted, AI-powered expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge, proprietary content, and advanced technology to provide expert-validated insights, automate workflows, and drive better outcomes.

Today, nearly 70% of our digital revenues come from AI-powered solutions, reflecting our strategic focus on embedding AI into professional workflows and delivering measurable productivity gains. We are committed to helping professionals navigate complexity, improve the way they work, and solve critical challenges through cloud-based, AI-powered platforms that integrate seamlessly into their workflows and ecosystems. With a nearly 190-year legacy, Wolters Kluwer continues to evolve its portfolio of digital solutions and services to meet the changing needs of professionals worldwide, enabling them to work faster, make smarter decisions, and deliver better outcomes.

For more information about our solutions and organization, visit or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. As a integral organization, we recognize that solving a wide range of complex problems requires diverse perspectives and innovative thinking. Our global Together we thrive well-being program reflects our commitment to supporting colleagues across physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.

In 2025, Wolters Kluwer was also recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women. We are also committed to complying with laws requiring equal opportunity in hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, and we do not tolerate discrimination on any of these bases.

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