Zone Head of Compliance - Iberia & Italy

Join us as a Senior Principal, Legal M&A, and take the lead on transformative transactions that drive business growth. This senior expert role offers the chance to shape deal strategy, navigate complex legal landscapes, and deliver high-impact results.

What will you do?

• Provide expert legal leadership across all phases of mergers and acquisitions, from strategy through closing

• Negotiate and draft sophisticated M&A agreements that protect interests and create value

• Lead due diligence efforts to uncover risks and develop mitigation strategies that safeguard the organization

• Partner with regulatory bodies to ensure seamless compliance and secure necessary approvals

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Legal Expertise — advanced level; providing authoritative guidance on complex M&A legal matters

• Negotiation — advanced level; securing favorable terms in high-value, multi-party transactions

• Strategic Thinking — advanced level; aligning legal strategy with broader business goals and deal objectives

• Due Diligence — advanced level; identifying critical risks and structuring mitigation strategies

• Collaboration — advanced level; leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders

• Problem Solving — advanced level; resolving ambiguous legal issues with sound judgment and creativity

• Project Management — advanced level; orchestrating complex transactions with multiple workstreams and tight deadlines

• Regulatory Compliance — advanced level; navigating multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate legal considerations into commercial value

• Excellent communication and influencing skills to advise and guide senior leadership effectively

• Resilience and adaptability in fast-paced, high-stakes environments

• A solutions-focused approach that simplifies complexity and drives clarity

What's in it for me?

• Lead high-profile transactions with meaningful impact on organizational growth and strategy

• Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment

• Gain visibility and influence at the highest levels of the organization

• Access to ongoing development opportunities that support your career trajectory

Bring your M&A expertise to a team that values strategic thinking and bold leadership — apply today!

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• €40 billion global revenue

• +9% organic growth

• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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