In-House Legal Counselor

About UsNo deje pasar esta oportunidad, inscríbase rápidamente si su experiencia y habilidades coinciden con lo que se indica en la siguiente descripción.Legit.Health deploys computer vision and artificial intelligence technology to enable lifesaving diagnosis and therapies for visible diseases. Our goal is to enable universal access to high-quality diagnosis and follow-up of pathologies and to offer affordable health assistance to everyone everywhere.Things you should know before following and signing up for the position: We are a startup, so you need to understand how startups operate and accept that there are more unknowns than certainties at this stage. There are many things to discover and define, so you will help shape the company’s direction and will take on many functions to support management.At Legit.Health we have a friendly, open, collaborative culture and a united team vision. We value entrepreneurial, risk‑taking, high‑ambition mindsets. Our work is rewarding and we help each other win by creating a supportive environment for one another. Take a look at our opening below and send us your application – we look forward to hearing from youJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable In‑House Legal Counselor to oversee our legal department. This critical role involves managing all legal aspects of our business operations, with a particular focus on Business Law and Data Protection under GDPR. The ideal candidate will be proficient in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and will act as our Data Protection Officer to ensure full compliance with GDPR. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic startup environment and influence the growth and structure of our company’s legal framework.What you need to achieveContract management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, partners, suppliers, and employees to safeguard the company’s interests.Compliance and risk management: Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, particularly in relation to business operations and data protection. Conduct risk assessments and provide proactive legal advice to mitigate potential legal issues.Data protection: Serve as the Data Protection Officer, responsible for implementing data protection strategies, managing data‑related incidents, and maintaining records of processing activities in accordance with GDPR requirements.Legal advisory: Provide legal advice on a wide range of issues including intellectual property, employment law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.Policy development: Develop and update internal policies and procedures to reflect current laws and regulations, promoting legal and ethical integrity.Litigation management: Handle pre‑litigation legal disputes and inquiries, and coordinate with external counsel as necessary to manage litigation cases.Training and development: Conduct training sessions for staff on legal compliance, particularly focusing on data protection and GDPR.Stakeholder engagement: Work closely with various departments to provide legal support and ensure compliance across all aspects of the business.Must haveJuris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent qualification in Law.Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, with a strong background in business law and data protection.Previous experience as a Data Protection Officer and thorough understanding of GDPR compliance.Experience in the technology or health sector is highly preferred.Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.ImportantAble to work autonomously, with discipline and with high motivation and energy.Proactive, willing to learn, have an impact and grow in the company.Team player capable of adapting to changes in a fast‑paced environment.What do we offerFull‑remote position.Working in a fast‑growing startup environment within an international context.Flexible compensation (Cobee): daycare and restaurant.Flexible vacation policy: 23 working days per year + 2 additional days granted by the company (your birthday and December 7th) + 2 days for company closure per labor agreement (December 24th and 31st).Flexible working hours.Full‑time contract.Starting day: as soon as possible.Competitive salary according to your experience.Languages: High Spanish and English proficiency (writing and speaking). Additional languages are a plus.Data protection noticeIn compliance with the provisions of the data protection regulations, we inform you that the personal data you have provided with your resume will be processed in a mixed manner (automated or not) by AI Labs Group, S.L., with NIF B*******, and address in Gran Vía, 1, BAT Tower, Bilbao (Bizkaia), ***** (hereinafter, Legit.Health). The purpose of this data processing is the management of Legit.Health’s personnel selection processes and is based on your prior consent. Your data will be kept for one year, after which we will proceed to cancel it. You are also informed that no automated decisions will be made. Your data will not be transferred to third parties. At any time you can exercise your rights of access, rectification, deletion, portability, limitation, or opposition, by writing to the email *******. We also inform you that you can go to the Control Authority to assert your data protection rights.Please note that this is not an email to submit job applications. We are only processing the data you have provided for specific personnel selection processes. If you wish to apply for a position, please follow the instructions on our official job postings.Sincerely, Legit. xsgfvud Health team.#J-18808-Ljbffr