Analyst Legal Counsel - Global Procurement

Location: Madrid Hybrid

Reporting to: Senior Legal Counsel - Global Procurement

About Swissport

We are a global leader in sustainable and responsible airport services provision, renowned for our unwavering commitment to safety, operational excellence, and exceptional service, shaping a future where air travel thrives on reliability, efficiency, and experience.

In 2023, with the support of more than 60,000 colleagues, Swissport provided best-in-class airport ground services for some 232 million airline passengers and handled roughly 4.7 million tons of air freight at 115 cargo centres. Across a global network that is unparalleled in the industry, Swissport served airlines at 286 airports in 44 countries across six continents.

The culture of Swissport is shaped by our corporate values, which guide our actions and decision-making processes. These values are at the core of our culture, shaping our business and underpinning our commitment to measuring our impact. They capture the essence of who we are at Swissport and help us deliver value across the entire company.

"Show You Care" underlines that our actions are perceived and valued from the perspective of the people around us. So, whatever we do, we do it purposefully and consciously, taking in the perspective of our colleagues, customers, and passengers.

“Doing the right things” means that we do the things that are valuable to our colleagues, customers, and passengers. We are trained to do this safely and trusted to do the right thing in any given situation.

"Win as a Team" highlights the importance of teamwork. Either we win as a team, or we fall as individuals. Together, we can surpass ourselves and handle any situation.





These values capture the essence of who we are and our unwavering commitment to excellence, and give actionable guidance for individual behaviour of employees, leaders, and executives, serving as a compass for how to act and deliver.

Job Summary

The role will support Global Procurement function by reviewing, drafting, and advising on procurement and commercial contracts across Swissport’s international operations. Working under the guidance of the Senior Legal Counsel, Global Procurement, this role contributes to the delivery of high-quality legal and contract management services to Swissport Procurement Department.

The successful candidate will help ensure that procurement contracts are negotiated and executed in accordance with Swissport’s policies and procedures, support compliance with corporate legal initiatives, and assist regional lawyers with contractual and legal matters related to procurement.

Job Responsibilities:

- Contract Review and Legal Advice
- Review and draft global and regional procurement contracts and related legal documentation under the supervision of the Senior Legal Counsel, Integral Procurement.
- Provide day-to-day legal advice to Procurement Managers and relevant stakeholders on contractual matters, risk identification, and risk mitigation strategies.




- Assist in the review and negotiation of procurement contracts with suppliers, ensuring alignment with Swissport’s policies, procedures, and commercial objectives.
- Support the analysis of legal and contractual issues, including matters related to data privacy laws and regulations, and elevate complex questions as appropriate.
- Draft legal documents, including notifications and legal letters, in connection with contract administration and pre-litigation matters.
- Support procurement-related contracts for the Lounges Division, including construction agreements, design contracts, and other project-related documentation during business development projects.

- Contract Management and Compliance

- Assist with the maintenance and administration of the Global Procurement Contract Database, ensuring that all agreements are accurately recorded and stored.
- Support monitoring and compliance activities within the Procurement Department, helping to ensure adherence to internal policies, processes, and procedures.
- Contribute to the development and updating of standard contract templates and playbooks, ensuring they can be used efficiently across regions.
- Help track third-party spend coverage under formal agreements and support initiatives to improve contract coverage across Swissport’s global operations.
- Support the implementation/enhancement of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools including process mapping, user testing, and adoption initiatives.
- Support the standardization of legal frameworks and processes across the Legal Department.
- Knowledge Sharing and Training Support
- Assist in preparing, maintaining, and disseminating legal docume

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