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Head of Legal - Spain

DocPlanner

DocPlanner

Legal
Barcelona, Spain
Posted on Oct 30, 2024

Company Description

Welcome to the good side of tech 👋

You might have heard about us, but with a different name: Doctoralia. It all started 10 years ago, when we asked ourselves: is anyone in healthcare thinking about patients? We jumped in and we empowered patients by giving them access to leave and read reviews about their visit. We then provided doctors with the technology to manage bookings easily and save time, so they could devote themselves to what they always wanted: treating patients. And today is the day in which we ask you: will you join us in the next step of making the healthcare experience more human?

Docplanner at scale

We are leaders in 13 countries so far, and more than 90 million patients trust us every month. Almost 300.000 specialists believe in us and our product, and so do leading venture capital funds such as Point Nine Capital, Goldman Sachs Asset Management and One Peak Partners. And yet, employing over 2.700 people all over the globe, we managed to keep the startup-mindset we started with over 10 years ago.

Job Description

As our Head of Legal for our Spanish and Portuguese markets, you’ll be our go-to person for all legal matters in such markets. Reporting to the Global Legal Director and Head of Privacy you will ensure that the business is operating within the law, while balancing our innovation goals. You’ll guide us through complex legal challenges, provide commercial advice, and work closely with leadership to drive business strategy. You will handle everything from contracts and corporate to privacy and day to day requests, particularly in the healthcare and technology space. You will also implement global projects in your local markets

We’re looking for someone who’s not only an expert in legal matters but also has a business-minded approach, helping us make smart decisions that align with our mission of Making the healthcare experience more human. You’ll have the chance to build and lead a small team while working directly with key stakeholders across the company.

What You’ll Do:

  • Legal Strategy: Lead the development of our legal strategy, ensuring it supports business growth while protecting the company from risk.

  • Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including SaaS and other tech agreements, commercial agreements, partnership deals, vendor contracts, and licensing agreements.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, data privacy, and other industry-specific laws.

  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks related to our products, services, and operations.

  • Corporate Governance: Provide legal advice on corporate governance, including board matters, corporate policies, and equity structuring.

  • Leadership: Oversee and manage the legal department, including in-house counsel and external legal resources as needed

  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with the management team, sales, and other departments to align legal advice with the company’s goals.

Qualifications

  • Legal Expertise: You have 5+ years of experience in a legal role, ideally with a focus on technology, software development, or healthcare. In-house experience is a big plus.

  • Privacy knowledge: Solid knowledge and practical experience in data protection related matters is a must

  • Healthcare Knowledge: Familiarity with industry regulations (for example, medical devices) is a plus
  • Commercial Savvy: You’re comfortable advising on business transactions and have a strong understanding of contract law and commercial agreements.
  • Leadership: Proven experience leading legal teams or departments, and a track record of advising senior leadership on complex legal matters.

  • Communication Skills: You can translate legal jargon into plain language and provide practical advice that non-legal teams can easily understand.

  • Problem-Solver: You’re a proactive thinker who can anticipate legal issues and offer creative, business-friendly solutions.

  • Collaborative Mindset: Our team consists of several talented lawyers across different countries and jurisdictions, so strong collaboration and international project management skills are essential.

  • Languages: Spanish and English are a MUST. Portuguese is a PLUS.

Additional Information

What will you get in return?

Let’s talk money

  • Flexible remuneration and benefits system via Flexoh, which includes: restaurant card, transportation card, kindergarten, and training tax savings;
  • Share options plan after 6 months of working with us

True flexibility and work-life balance

  • Remote first in one of our legal entities or hybrid work model in one of our office locations;
  • Flexible working hours;
  • Paid time off according to your location of work;
  • Additional paid holiday on your birthday or work anniversary (you choose what you want to celebrate).

Health comes first

  • Health insurance according to your location of work:
  • Access to iFeel, a technological platform for mental wellness offering online psychological support and counseling.