Global Senior Legal Counsel, M&A and Transactions

Unilabs

Global Senior Legal Counsel managing M&A and transactions for Unilabs, a medical diagnostics leader in Europe. Overseeing contracts, providing legal advice, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeBarcelona • 🇪🇸 SpainSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cross-border M&A transactions, commercial law, and contract lifecycle management, while providing pragmatic legal advice in a fast-paced international environment. Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills are essential for driving strategic procurement initiatives and enhancing contract governance.

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Cross-Border M&A TransactionsContract Lifecycle ManagementCommercial LawStakeholder ManagementLegal Due Diligence

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationLegal Risk AssessmentTransaction StructuringCompliance ManagementInternational ContractsPharmaceutical ContractsIT ContractsProcurement AgreementsLegal Advice

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationCollaboration SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsHighly Organized

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Law DegreeEU Admission Preferred

Industry Keywords

M&ACommercial LawProcurementOperationsComplianceExternal CounselExternal VendorsLife SciencesPharmaceuticalsTechnology Affinity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for overseeing global contracts & transactions with a particular focus on M&A, commercial, IT, pharmaceutical and life science contracts.
Ensure that all agreements are strategically aligned with business objectives, comply with relevant regulations, while enabling efficient procurement and operational processes.
Foster collaboration among legal, M&A, procurement, and business teams to drive excellence in contract governance and support key organizational outcomes.
Lead and support cross-border M&A transactions, including legal due diligence, transaction structuring, drafting and negotiation of transaction documents, and post-closing integration activities.
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, with a strong focus on IT, technology, procurement, and pharmaceutical/life sciences contracts.
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to cross-functional stakeholders, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
Support strategic procurement initiatives by negotiating agreements with key suppliers, technology vendors, and business partners.
Partner closely with business, procurement, finance, and compliance teams to facilitate commercial transactions and strategic initiatives.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract templates, legal processes, and governance frameworks to enhance efficiency and consistency.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Around 8-10 years’ experience of post-qualification experience in a law firm and/or multinational company, with strong focus on commercial law.
Expertise in cross-border M&A transactions and competition law.
Extensive experience in contract lifecycle management (CLM), including drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex international contracts.
Ability to provide pragmatic legal advice in a fast-paced international environment.
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills across diverse, cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, work independently, and deliver high-quality legal support under tight deadlines.
Advanced law degree with preference for EU admission Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential; additional languages are a plus.
Education & Certifications
Advanced Law degree; EU admission preferred.
Key Competencies & Behaviours
Business-oriented mindset
Excellent stakeholder management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly organized and adaptable
Collaborative team player
Technology affinity
Stakeholders & Collaboration
M&A
Commercial, Procurement, Operations
Compliance
External counsel
External Vendors

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Pharmaceuticals Unilabs is a leading international provider of diagnostic services, offering comprehensive laboratory, imaging, and pathology services across fifteen countries. With over 30 years of experience in the healthcare sector, Unilabs partners with pharmaceutical companies to support clinical trials and has contributed to more than 3,000 studies. The company's CARE BIG culture emphasizes quality service, customer orientation, and collaboration. Unilabs operates in multiple regions including Europe and the Middle East, making a significant impact on the health of millions every day by providing reliable and personalized diagnostic services. Global Senior Legal Counsel, M&A and Transactions Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 1 hour ago 🏢🏡 Barcelona – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior ⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Responsible for overseeing global contracts & transactions with a particular focus on M&A, commercial, IT, pharmaceutical and life science contracts.
Ensure that all agreements are strategically aligned with business objectives, comply with relevant regulations, while enabling efficient procurement and operational processes.
Foster collaboration among legal, M&A, procurement, and business teams to drive excellence in contract governance and support key organizational outcomes.
Lead and support cross-border M&A transactions, including legal due diligence, transaction structuring, drafting and negotiation of transaction documents, and post-closing integration activities.
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, with a strong focus on IT, technology, procurement, and pharmaceutical/life sciences contracts.
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to cross-functional stakeholders, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
Support strategic procurement initiatives by negotiating agreements with key suppliers, technology vendors, and business partners.
Partner closely with business, procurement, finance, and compliance teams to facilitate commercial transactions and strategic initiatives.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract templates, legal processes, and governance frameworks to enhance efficiency and consistency. 🎯 Requirements
Around 8-10 years’ experience of post-qualification experience in a law firm and/or multinational company, with strong focus on commercial law.
Expertise in cross-border M&A transactions and competition law.
Extensive experience in contract lifecycle management (CLM), including drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex international contracts.
Ability to provide pragmatic legal advice in a fast-paced international environment.
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills across diverse, cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, work independently, and deliver high-quality legal support under tight deadlines.
Advanced law degree with preference for EU admission Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential; additional languages are a plus.
Education & Certifications
Advanced Law degree; EU admission preferred.
Key Competencies & Behaviours
Business-oriented mindset
Excellent stakeholder management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly organized and adaptable
Collaborative team player
Technology affinity
Stakeholders & Collaboration
M&A
Commercial, Procurement, Operations
Compliance
External counsel
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