CareerPlan

Head of General Counsel

MadridFull-time2026-09-11 → 2026-11-12

Core

Lead legal strategy, compliance, and litigation for Europcar's operations in Spain and Portugal, acting as primary legal adviser to senior management.

Role type

Senior in-house General Counsel (Head of Legal)

Builds

Legal frameworks, compliance programs, and risk mitigation strategies for the Iberian mobility business.

Domain

Legal & Compliance in the Vehicle Rental and Mobility sector

Required skills

Strategic legal advisory, GDPR/Data Protection compliance, Litigation management, Commercial contract negotiation, Public procurement expertise, Corporate governance, Team leadership, External counsel management

Preferred skills

Mobility/Transport sector experience, Public concession frameworks knowledge, Data Protection certifications (CIPP/E), Compliance certifications (CAMS)

Technologies

Westlaw, Aranzadi, Legal databases

Responsibilities

Advise senior management on strategic decisions and business development; Design and maintain compliance programs including GDPR and consumer law; Manage all civil, criminal, and administrative litigation; Lead public procurement and concession processes; Oversee corporate governance and secretariat functions; Manage a team of legal specialists and external law firms.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities