Who we areAmplifon is the global leader in the hearing care retail industry. Since 1950, we've been transforming the lives of millions of customers worldwide. While we operate on a global scale, we maintain an innovative and agile approach akin to a start-up. We pride ourselves on setting industry standards and continuously enhancing the customer and employee experience.Over 20,300 professionals in 26 countries, coming from more than 100 different nationalities, work every day in a global network of 9,700 points of sales to empower thousands of people to rediscover all the emotions of sound.In Spain, Amplifon (GAES) operates with over 2,000 dedicated professionals across a network of more than 700 stores, helping people experience the full spectrum of sound.Who are we looking forFor our Spanish branch, headquartered in Barcelona, we are currently looking for a General Counsel (m/f/d - Legal & Compliance Director).As the General Counsel, you will be the primary point of contact for local and corporate teams on all legal and compliance matters. You will lead the Legal & Compliance team, which includes two direct reports (a Compliance Manager and a Legal Manager), each overseeing their respective teams.Reporting Structure: You will report hierarchically to the General Manager of Amplifon/GAES for Spain (Luca Bradaschia) and functionally to the Global Chief Legal Officer (Federico Dal Poz).Your tasks:

• Data Protection and GDPR: Leading the implementation, deployment, and monitoring of data management procedures to ensure compliance with Spanish and EU data protection regulations. Privacy and GDPR compliance will be a central focus of your role, given its critical importance.
• Internal Audit & Compliance: Overseeing the internal audit processes, including the prevention, detection, and control of risks. Ensure that all internal protocols and policies are up to date and aligned with corporate governance requirements.
• Corporate Governance: Guiding and ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards within the organization. You will play a key role in shaping and maintaining a robust compliance culture.
• Legal Management: Managing and providing guidance on a broad range of legal issues including commercial law, consumer law, and intellectual property. Overseeing the management of litigation, legal disputes, and negotiations related to these areas.
• Mergers & Acquisitions: While M&A is a secondary priority, you will still support and advise the M&A team on acquisitions and high stakes projects when necessary, particularly in due diligence and post-transaction integration.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that the company adheres to relevant regulations, including those specific to the medical device sector, marketing, advertising, and competition law.
• Team Leadership: Leading the Legal & Compliance team, providing direction and development opportunities for your direct reports and their teams. This includes managing their workload, professional growth, and ensuring a high standard of legal and compliance services.
• Training & Development: Conducting training for operational staff on legal and compliance matters to foster a culture of compliance and ensure that all employees understand the legal framework within which they operate.

What you'll need:

• Qualifications: You have completed your bachelor's degree in law, and are a fully qualified lawyer to work in Spain
• At least 10 years of experience of post qualified legal experience a top-tier law firm or as in-house counsel for a multinational corporation.
• Expertise in Data Protection: In-depth knowledge of Spanish and EU data protection laws (GDPR) is crucial for this role.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and develop a team, with strong organizational and management skills.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in Spanish and English, both written and spoken, to communicate effectively with local and international teams.

What we'll offer:

• Challenge: A significant role in a company undergoing transformation, offering numerous opportunities.
• Leadership: A key position in the local management team of an international company with flat hierarchies.
• Culture: A dynamic and performance-enhancing corporate culture that values personal contributions.
• Work Environment: An atmosphere that allows you to shape the future of our growing company.
• Collaboration: Working in a dynamic and highly motivated team, with close cooperation with our international colleagues.

Place of Work: C/ de Pere IV, 160, Sant Martí, 08005 Barcelona, Spain