Master's degree in Law; qualified lawyer with strong expertise in commercial law; 5+ years of relevant experience gained in-house and/or in a law firm; experience in a B2B environment serving customers in construction, energy, industry, infrastructure, manufacturing, technical services or large projects; experience in reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements and project contracts; fluency in English (mandatory); knowledge of GDPR, competition law and compliance fundamentals; familiarity with large customer projects, framework agreements and strategic partnerships; knowledge of trade compliance, export controls or construction-related legal matters is an advantage.
Why This Senior Legal Counsel Role at Hilti Demands Your Attention
In the rapidly evolving world of construction and infrastructure, legal counsel has moved from a back-office function to a strategic business partner. The Senior Legal Counsel position at Hilti España is not just another in-house legal role—it is an invitation to operate at the intersection of law, innovation, and global business. Hilti, a integral leader in construction technology with over 34,000 team members across 120 countries, is seeking a pragmatic and business-oriented lawyer to support its operations across Spain and Portugal. This role is designed for legal professionals who thrive in dynamic B2B environments and are ready to handle everything from routine commercial contracts to complex, high-stakes infrastructure projects.
“Acting as a trusted business partner, you will work at the heart of Hilti's business, supporting both routine operations and complex strategic projects.” — If you are considering a career move into international in-house legal work, this opportunity deserves a place at the top of your list. Inside the Day-to-Day:



More Than Just Contract Review
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paints a vivid picture of what a Senior Legal Counsel at Hilti actually does. It is not a role for someone who prefers the quiet predictability of a law firm library. Instead, you will be embedded in the commercial heartbeat of the organization. Your primary mission is to enable business while protecting Hilti from legal and compliance risks.
Commercial Contracts and Legal Support is the foundation. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining terms and conditions, templates, and legal playbooks. This requires a deep understanding of commercial law and the ability to draft clauses that are both legally sound and commercially practical.
Tenders & Strategic Projects: You will support public and private tenders, RFQs, and RFPs. The role specifically mentions projects in the energy, industrial, infrastructure, and data center sectors—so experience with large-scale capital projects is highly valuable.
You will also play a proactive role in identifying and mitigating legal risks before they escalatio
Compliance & Ethics: Hilti expects its legal team to champion compliance. You will support activities related to GDPR, competition law, business ethics, anti-harassment, trade compliance, and export controls. it is about creating a culture of compliance across the organization.
Training & Stakeholder Management:



The role requires you to deliver legal training to commercial and operational teams, helping them understand legal boundaries and make sound decisions. In short, this is a role for a lawyer who is comfortable wearing multiple hats: contract negotiator, risk manager, compliance officer, and educator.
Hilti is not looking for a fresh graduate. The role demands a qualified lawyer with a Master's degree in Law and at least 5 years of experience in-house or in a law firm. The

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emphasizes exposure to B2B environments serving customers in construction, energy, industry, infrastructure, manufacturing, technical services, or large projects.
The legal challenges in these sectors are unique. You need to understand not just the law, but also the business models, supply chains, and risk profiles of large industrial projects. If you have negotiated EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contracts, worked on framework agreements, or advised on data center projects, you will instantly stand out.
While the role is based in Madrid, the working language is English. You must be fluent in English to collaborate with legal colleagues across Europe and to handle global contracts. Spanish is likely essential for day-to-day operations in Spain and Portugal, though the posting does not explicitly state it—but it is heavily implied given the location.
The ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business guidance is key. This is not a role for someone who needs constant supervision; High Visibility: As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will interact directly with business leaders and contribute to strategic decisions. Broad Exposure: You will handle a wide range of legal matters—commerc

📌 Senior Legal Counsel (Madrid)
🏢 Hilti España
📍 Madrid