Acoladis the global leader incontent andlanguage solutions. Its mission is to support companiesin every industry to scale across marketsandenable growth through cutting-edgetechnology and localization expertise.Established in 1993, the groupispresent in 23 countries across Europe, NorthAmerica,and Asia, with over 1.800 employees supported by a network of+20.000 linguists aroundthe world.At Acolad, every position is key to our global growth: we know that we will only succeed if our people succeed.Joining Acolad means a unique opportunity for professional development through a collaborative global environment that promotes talent and creativity. We are continuously looking for new talent (like you!) to support our mission to drive growth and innovation across some of the world's leading brands.We are currently looking for a Legal Officer to be part of our team in our office in Paço de Arcos, Lisbon.This person will be responsible for supporting the Legal Department to put in place and maintain the most effective governance framework for the organization and its entities, meeting their individual and global needs, as well as for helping the organization and its entities to negotiate and execute agreements with its customers and any other third parties.Responsibilities:The Legal Officer oversees supporting the Legal Director in the following tasks:Draft and/or review legal letters, contracts and agreementsDraft, review and negotiate where appropriate, a wide range of new/existing commercial agreements (NDA included) and related documents that minimize risks and maximize legal rightsReview advertising, editorial content, public relations materials and other promotional for legal, compliance and regulatory issuesSet up and maintain a structured organization of all tasks related to legal compliance and governance mattersMonitor legal obligations under agreements to ensure compliance, as requestedInternal consultancy for all legal and governance aspects regarding existing and new businessSupervise and enforce compliance with group policies, guidelines and standardsAdvise on statutory compliance matters and support statutory monitoring of the groupProvide legal support and represent Acolad as needed in civil litigations; Manage and supervise litigation and disputes involving the interests of the organizationAdvise on legal matters that should be directed to external counsels and liaise with/assist external counsels including monitoring of external consulting costsManage Acolad's implementation of data protection measures necessary to compliance with GDPRPerform other clerical and legal reporting functions that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time Requirements:University degree in Law or equivalent qualificationRelevant experience (min. 1 year) in a legal department or similar serviceBusiness experience within a multinational organization is an added advantageStrong awareness and ability to understand legal aspects of businessKnowledgeable of governance, risk and compliance systemsExcellent interpersonal skills: negotiation / relationship building skillsComfortable operating within multiple cultures and ways of thinkingAbility to prioritize and multitaskFlexibility and adaptability in work approachAbility to collaborate globally and to influence the organizationsStrong attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skillsFluency in English.Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook) Flexible Workplace International environment with multicultural teams Professional development and growth opportunitiesAcolad is committed to creating a diverse and equitable workforce. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms—gender, age, disability, marital status, ethnic or social origin, religion, belief, or sexual orientation—enrich the workplace. It opens opportunities for individuals to express their talents, both individually and collectively, and strengthens our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their backgrounds.
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