Senior Legal Counsel

EQS Group is a leading international cloud software provider in the areas of Compliance & Ethics, Data Privacy, Sustainability Management, and Investor Relations. We help thousands of companies worldwide to cultivate trust by simplifying complex processes, ensuring transparency, and enabling clear communication with stakeholders.   
 

Our success is built on our people. We bring together talented individuals who care about doing meaningful work, take pride in what they do, and support one another to achieve more together. We believe passion and trust aren’t just values — they’re at the core of how we operate, every day. 

Our mission is to Create Trusted Companies. If you share our passion for our mission, we’d love to have you help us turn it into reality.

• You're important. We foster a trusting environment and lifelong learning to support your individual development. Set personal development goals, receive support and regular feedback – we give you the tools to succeed.
• Living our values. Our values connect us. They shape how we work and collaborate across teams and cultures, creating belonging, trust, and an environment where everyone can thrive.
• Great atmosphere. We cultivate a dynamic culture where shared goals bring us together. From unforgettable company events to volunteering initiatives, we inspire and empower each other to make a positive impact.
• Work-life balance is a must. Work in a modern office, in the heart of Barcelona. In addition, we offer flexibility through our hybrid-working model, conveniently arrange your working hours, and the ability to work from abroad within the EU. We provide you with 24 days of paid vacation – because we also value your free time.
• Special Perks Just for You. We offer you other exciting benefits such as meal vouchers for your healthy breaks as well as corporate shopping benefits. 
• Health is a priority. We offer private health insurance, and you can also benefit from our corporate mental health counselling! 

• Advise and support management on all legal-related issues.
• Provide extensive legal counsel; negotiate and review software license and service agreements from partners, suppliers, and our customers worldwide.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations, including but not limited to the further development of EQS Group’s internal compliance structure.
• Participation in the further development of standard contracts and general terms and conditions.
• Various project work, e.g., review and consistent updating of contract forms in the respective national language, as well as the follow-up of contract translations.
• Supporting sales in structuring transactions and accelerating the sales contracting process.

• University degree in law.
• Proven experience practicing independently or in the legal department of a technology company, ideally with a focus on software license and service agreements and an international environment. 
• Proficient communication skills in English and French (C1). Another European language is a plus.
• Understanding of economic contexts.
• Enjoys a highly collaborative environment and interdisciplinary work.  
• High service orientation as well as an independent and result-oriented way of working.
• Negotiating skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to efficiently handle changing tasks under time pressure and to set the required priorities.