Associate General Counsel

TITLE: Associate General CounselDEPARTMENT: LegalLOCATION: Madrid, SpainREPORTING TO: Chief Legal OfficerROLE TYPE: Hybrid, Full timeRole Overview

As an Associate General Counsel you will support IPC’s EMEA and US business. You will report directly into the Chief Legal Officer and you will have exposure to various internal stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

You will undertake a diverse and varied in-house role, working for a market leading financial technology company.

• Negotiating, drafting and advising on commercial agreements for a technology company, including customer agreements (including SaaS, license, CapEx, maintenance and managed services agreements) and vendor agreements (including in-bound license agreements)
• Supporting sales, procurement, product management, operations and finance teams regarding commercial agreements
• Providing guidance on commercial legal issues and risk mitigation in support of the business teams
• Managing a wide range of other in-house responsibilities with support from expert external counsel
• Supporting company secretarial function
• Negotiating, drafting and advising on a wide range of other agreements, including distributor agreements, intercompany agreements and leases

Essential Skills and Experience to be Successful in the Role:

• 5+ Years Post Qualified Experience
• European or US Qualified Lawyer
• Fluency in English
• Experience with commercial technology contracts
• Experience with financial technology would be beneficial
• Bright, high-energy and committed to always acting with the highest ethical standards
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Committed to contributing to a culture of high performance
• Ability to develop practical solutions to complex problems 

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What’s in It for You?  

At IPC, your compensation is only part of the package. We are committed to investing in a range of programs and initiatives to improve the overall experience of our employees.  

In addition to a collaborative, high-performing team environment, we’re pleased to offer benefits including:   

• Competitive Base Salaries  
• Benefits Package: Private Health Insurance + Sodexo Transport Pass + Sodexo Restaurant Pass 
• Additional Time off for Charity Work and Volunteering 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Certification Bonus Program 
• Access to “IPC University” our Internal E-Learning Platform 
• Access to LinkedIn Learning 
• Structured Onboarding Training and Peer Mentor Support 
• Wellness Program 
• Employee Referral Scheme 

Further information about your benefits will be provided during your onboarding process. 

Additional Information: 

At IPC, we believe that hybrid working creates an inclusive, flexible environment where employees can perform at their best, and teams can collaborate, innovate, and celebrate successes together. We spend around 60% of our time in the office and around 40% of our time working remotely. Some employees may be required to work from the office or client sites more than 60% of the time, if required by their role and/or client needs.  

Your precise work schedule will be determined by you and your Line Manager before commencement of employment with IPC. 

You can explore more about our culture, offerings and commitment to living our Core 4 values, on www.ipc.com/careers/ and www.ipc.com/about-us/about-ipc/. 

IPC’s Diversity Statement: 

“The IPC work culture is one that fosters inclusion, prioritizes diversity and collaborates with our local communities. Our strength as an organization is the sum of our different backgrounds, perspectives, skills and geographies; supported by an ironclad commitment to constructive dialogue and open-mindedness. We encourage all team members to actively support our commitment to join in a celebration of social equality and justice, with a focus on actions that improve our firm and communities”