Legal Counsel (Full-time or Part-time)

Who we are:

At Marfeel, we're pioneers in the SaaS industry, empowering publishers with cutting-edge analytics solutions that drive the data-driven revolution in newsrooms worldwide. Our platform delivers real-time insights, equipping our clients with the tools to make informed decisions, fuel audience growth, and enhance engagement. With our headquarters in Barcelona and a diverse international team representing over 15 nationalities, we're driven by innovation and guided by our commitment to excellence.

The role:

We are seeking a diligent and knowledgeable In-House Lawyer (part-time or full-time) to handle a broad range of legal matters and support our dynamic start-up environment. This role involves reviewing and drafting client contracts, managing legal documentation, liaising with external providers, and providing general legal counsel. Any experience as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) is highly desirable. 

This is what you will do:

• Contract Review and Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, partners, and vendors

• Ensure all contractual agreements are compliant with relevant laws and regulations

• Maintain a database of all contractual documentation

• Legal Documentation:

• Draft and review internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal standards

• Provide guidance on legal documentation related to business operations, including terms of service, SLAs, privacy policies, and other legal notices

• General Legal Counsel:

• Advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management

• Assist with the resolution of legal disputes and provide strategic legal advice

• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations that could impact the business

• Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence:

• Understand and interpret  the company’s data protection strategy and implementation to ensure compliance with GDPR and other relevant regulations, working closely with external DPO

• Act as the main internal point of contact for data protection queries and issues

• Develop, implement and maintain AI governance frameworks, policies and risk management processes, including AI system classification, risk assessments, treatment oversight, compliance monitoring and governance reporting

• Monitor evolving AI laws, regulations and best practices, providing strategic advice and acting as the central point of contact for AI governance, compliance queries and escalation pathways

This is you:

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification

• Licensed to practice law in Spain

• High level of English (spoken and written)

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a legal role, either in a law firm or in-house.

• Excellent understanding of corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance

• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively

• High ethical standards and professional integrity

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Solution-oriented and capable of translating complex legal language for non-legal profiles

We will be further impressed if you have:

• Proven experience as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) or at least willingness to undertake training in this area

• Experience working in a start-up or fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with intellectual property law or tax law

This will be you as part of the Marfeel team:

• Hybrid work options or full remote

• Open-space, light-filled and eco-conscious office with large sunny terrace (BCN based)

• Unlimited office refreshments including coffee, tea & soft drinks (BCN based)

• Support with your home office

• 23 days annual leave

• Free language classes online

• Subsidized monthly plan to a huge network of health & wellness centres (Wellhub)

• Transport, restaurant & kindergarten tickets (Cobee)

• Subsidized health insurance for you and your partner/family (Adeslas)

• Flexible working hours and early finish on Fridays

• Extra loyalty vacation days

• Access to training platforms, courses & materials

• Referral bonus for talent brought to us by you