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Senior Legal Counsel – France (based in Madrid)

France Nov 12, 2026 FULLTIME

Job Description

About idealista idealista is the leading real estate marketplace in Southern Europe, with operations in Spain, Italy, Portugal and France. For over two decades we've been helping people find their next home, and we're now expanding our legal capabilities to support our growing footprint in the French market.

About the team You'll join idealista's Legal team, a multidisciplinary group covering corporate, commercial, data protection, regulatory and competition matters across all group companies. The team works closely with commercial and product stakeholders across all four markets.

The role We're looking for a Senior Legal Counsel with French qualification to be the go-to legal expert on all matters relating to idealista's French operations. You'll work from our Madrid headquarters, acting as the legal bridge between the group's central functions and the French business.

Key responsibilities • Advise on all legal matters affecting idealista's business in France: commercial contracts, corporate matters, regulatory compliance, and dispute support • Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements governed by French law (partnerships, vendor and supplier contracts, CRM and technology agreements, etc.) • Monitor and interpret French regulatory developments (e.g., platform liability, DSA implementation, consumer protection) and translate them into practical guidance for the business • Coordinate with external French counsel on specialist matters • Support corporate governance and compliance matters specific to idealista's French operations • Contribute to group-wide legal projects where they intersect with the French market

What we're looking for

• Native French speaker, with fluent English (written and spoken); Spanish is a plus • 5-7 years of experience as in-house counsel or in a top-tier law firm, ideally with exposure to commercial, corporate and regulatory matters • Strong understanding of French regulatory frameworks relevant to digital platforms and consumer-facing businesses • Comfortable working autonomously and cross-border • Pragmatic, business-oriented approach to legal advice, with the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders • Willingness to be based in Madrid and to travel to France as needed

What we offer • The opportunity to be the legal reference point for a strategic growth market within a leading Southern European tech company • A collaborative, close-knit legal team working across four jurisdictions • Competitive compensation and benefits package • Flexible working arrangements

Location: Madrid, Spain

Et quelques informations de plus sur nous... Depuis que nous avons comencé cette aventure dans l'année 2000, idealista est beaucoup plus qu'une compagnie. C'est une culture, une manière de faire et comprendre les choses qui nous différencie. Le respect, la tolérence, l'intégrité et la transparence font partie de notre ADN. Nous comptons avec une équipe de personnes qui représente plus de 20 nationalités distinctes, avec des langues, profils, cultures et origines différentes. Nous valorisons la différence et la possibilité d'apprendre des autres; de différentes croyances et manières de penser nous enrichissent. idealista promeut l'égalité dans tous les domaines, en réalisant des actions de sensibilisation et visibilité du collectif LGTB+ entre les employés(es), dans la publicité et dans la communauté en général. Nous avons le compromis de créer des espaces et des entourages où les personnes se sentent en sécurité, protégées, libres de toute discrimination et en priorisant l'égalité de chances. De ce fait, la promotion de l'égalité de genre est une des bases de notre compromis avec notre équipe. Nous sommes compromis avec le développement des mesures qui promeuvent l'égalité et favorisent la conciliation, la maternité et la paternité. Vous vous imaginez en faisant partie de nos équipes? Nous aimerions vous connaître!

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