Senior Lawyer Lisboa

Senior Lawyer
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Portugal | Full-time | Legal & Corporate Affairs

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Lawyer with strong expertise in Public Procurement Law and Corporate Law (Societary) to strengthen our Legal & Corporate Affairs team. With 6–7 years of professional experience, you will play a key role in providing strategic legal guidance, ensuring compliance, and supporting the company in
- impact legal and governance matters.

Experience in Corporate Governance will be considered a significant advantage, as you will be involved in advising and supporting
- making processes at management and board level.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on Public Procurement Law (Contratação Pública), supporting tender processes, contract drafting, and execution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and corporate agreements with a focus on risk management and compliance.
• Support the company’s corporate governance framework, including shareholder relations, board procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Advise on corporate law (direito societário) matters such as incorporations, restructurings, and statutory changes.
• Ensure continuous monitoring of legislation and regulation relevant to the business.
• Coordinate with external counsel, auditors, and regulators when required.
• Develop and enhance internal legal policies, procedures, and compliance structures.

Requirements

• Law degree (Licenciatura em Direito) from a reputable university; postgraduate or master’s in Public Procurement Law or Corporate Law is a plus.
• 6–7 years of experience in law firms or as
  - house counsel, with a focus on public procurement and corporate law.
• In-depth knowledge of Contratação Pública and Direito Societário.
• Knowledge and experience in Corporate Governance will be highly valued.
• Member of the Portuguese Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados) in good standing.
• Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English; Spanish is a plus.

What We Offer

• A senior and strategic role with direct impact on business operations.
• Opportunity to work on complex and
  - visibility legal matters.
• A collaborative, professional, and supportive work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Continuous professional development and exposure to
  - level projects.

Apply now by sending your CV to

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