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Senior Legal Manager Jobs in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain at Adalvo
Title: Senior Legal Manager
Company: Adalvo
Location: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
At Adalvo, we're not just a company – we're a team of passionate people driven by our mission to consistently deliver high-quality products and services to our partners. We are positive, we are fast, we are always on target, we are Adalvo! 🎯 🚀
We are looking for a Senior Legal Manager. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves tackling new challenges, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.
SUMMARY
The Senior Legal Manager will provide end-to-end legal support across Adalvo’s global operations. As part of a high-performing Legal team, this role plays a critical part in enabling the business, partnering closely with key functions. This role requires a commercially driven, hands-on legal generalist who can balance legal risk with business priorities, supporting both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
This is an in-house legal counsel role within the Legal Department, reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO).
RESPONSIBILITIES
On a daily basis, the Senior Legal Manager will:
- Provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice to support commercial and strategic decision-making
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of complex commercial agreements, including licensing, development, manufacturing & supply, and distribution agreements
- Lead and support M&A activities from a legal perspective, including due diligence, structuring, and negotiation of transaction documentation
- Support corporate legal matters, including governance, entity structuring, and internal corporate requirements
- Identify and proactively mitigate legal risks, ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place
- Deliver timely, solutions-oriented recommendations to manage legal exposure
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, tools, and ways of working
- Act as a trusted business partner, collaborating cross-functionally on key projects
- Maintain close alignment with the Chief Legal Officer, providing visibility on key risks and developments
- Oversee and manage litigation matters, including coordinating with external counsel, assessing litigation risk, and developing case strategy in alignment with the CLO’s priorities
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Qualified lawyer in a European jurisdiction
- Minimum 8–10 years of post-qualification legal experience, with a strong foundation in private practice (law firm) followed by in-house experience, ideally within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector
- Proven experience as a legal generalist, comfortable operating across a broad range of legal areas
- Strong background in commercial contracts, including licensing, development, manufacturing & supply, and distribution agreements
- Experience handling corporate legal matters, including governance and entity-related topics
- Solid exposure to M&A transactions, including due diligence and transaction documentation
- Experience in litigation management, including coordination with external counsel, risk assessment, and case strategy
- Highly commercially minded, able to align legal advice with business objectives
- Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
- Excellent drafting and communication skills in English
- Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset
- Demonstrates high integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential matters
- Experience supporting international commercial operations or cross-border partnerships is an advantage
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks across multiple entities
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Team-oriented mindset with effective communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Business oriented and focused on continuous improvement
Why join us?
🎯 Exciting Challenges: Every day brings new opportunities to learn and grow.
🎯 Supportive Environment: We foster a culture of collaboration, where your ideas are valued, and your voice is heard.
🎯Career Development: We're committed to helping you reach your full potential through ongoing training and development opportunities.
🎯Recognizing Excellence: We recognize and appreciate hard work and dedication by offering competitive compensation packages and employee rewards programs that acknowledge contributions and achievements.
🎯Fun and Inclusive Culture: We believe in celebrating our successes and building strong connections within our team.
Ready to Ignite Your Passion?
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a business committed to consistently deliver high-quality products and services, then we want to hear from you! Send us your resume today!
Please be informed that only selected candidates will be contacted.
