Legal Officer
About Softonic:
Softonic is a place where people come first. We care about your personal and professional growth, and we're committed to creating an environment where you can thrive. We believe that our greatest asset is our team, and we're dedicated to attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry.
At Softonic, you'll have the opportunity to learn from passionate and talented colleagues, work on exciting projects, and take on new challenges. We believe in a "Fail fast, Learn fast" mindset, and we encourage our team members to take risks and think outside the box.
Our culture is built on four core values:
Step up: We are proactive and take ownership of our work. We do the right thing, even when it's hard.
Work smart: We're efficient and effective, making the most of our time and resources.
One team: We collaborate and care for each other. We're proud of what we accomplish together.
Think big: We're curious and open to new ideas. We challenge ourselves to grow and innovate.
We offer the opportunity to make an impact, grow professionally, and work in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You'll have the support of a great team and culture, where transparency, respect, and integrity are key. Join us and be a part of a company that values its people above all else.
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About the position
Reporting to the VP of FInance & Legal, the Legal Officer, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to Softonic operations on a wide range of legal matters. You will play a vital role in ensuring that the company operates within legal boundaries and mitigates legal risks effectively. Your expertise will be instrumental in protecting the organization's interests and facilitating its growth in a compliant manner.
As a Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring that our company complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. You will work closely with various departments to develop, implement, and enforce compliance programs and procedures
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide timely and accurate legal advice to management and various departments on legal issues affecting the organization's operations in collaboration of our external legal firms
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to ensure they comply with applicable laws and accurately reflect the company's interests using the company legal suite Linksquares
- Identify potential legal & compliance risks and liabilities and develop strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.
- Assist in the resolution of legal disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Together with our IP firm, Manage the organization's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents, and enforce its rights when necessary.
- Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting the organization's industry and ensure that compliance programs are up to date and effective.
- In collaboration with our compliance and quality specialist, monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards across all aspects of the organization's activities.
- Conduct legal research and analysis on various issues, including case law, statutes, and regulations, to support informed decision-making
- Privacy: in liaison with our DPO, coordinate overall compliance with privacy laws affecting the organization
- Training and Education: Provide legal training and education to employees to raise awareness of legal risks and promote compliance with legal requirements.
- Corporate Governance: Assist our company secretary in ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements and best practices, including board meetings, filings, and disclosures.
Minimum Experience and qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Law; Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent is preferred.
- Proven experience as a legal officer or in a similar legal role for at least 6 years
- Strong knowledge of commercial and corporate law.
- Experience or exposure in Compliance and Privacy
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Fluent in English and Spanish, French is a BIG PLUS, any other languages will be a plus
- Exposure with technology-related legal issues is a plus.
Why Softonic?
- Workplace & benefits:
- Dining Room
- Gaming room& Terraces
- Fresh Fruits, Coffee, Snacks & Drinks
- Pizza & Beers Every Thursday
- Private Health Care
- Language Classes (English & Spanish)
- Internal Training Program
- Discounts At Gyms & Restaurants
- Flexible Work Schedule ( home office and 2 days/week in the office)
- Day off at your birthday & other´s evenings off
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Softonic is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious beliefs, color, gender, age, citizenship, origins, disability, sexual orientation, sexual identity, background, marital status or any other characteristic. If you need any specific accommodation / adaptation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please send us an email to recruitment@softonic.com with your request and we'll contact you.
- Departamento
- Finance & Legal
- Locations
- Barcelona
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
Barcelona
Why Softonic?
We build bridges between people and technology.
About Softonic
Softonic publishes Softonic.com, the leading global software and app discovery destination, offering the most complete selection of software and apps across hundreds of categories. The European company with one of the largest online audiences, and currently holds 40th position worldwide with more than 100 million unique monthly users who generate more than 4 million daily downloads on Softonic.com.
We believe people have no limits! Softonic is a unique place to work with offices close to the beach, with a very international environment with 20 nationalities and 50% of women in the leadership team where you can develop your career and achieve your own personal goals. That’s because we stick to some key principles in everything we do as a company. At Softonic people are our greatest value, we care about your personal well-being and that you feel good in your day to day at work.
Our main values are: respect, integrity, fun, entrepreneurial spirit, courage and accountability.
Legal Officer
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