Legal Counsel

At Quadrante, we go far beyond designing infrastructure - we create the conditions for people, cities and industries to move forward. Today, Quadrante brings together more than 1,500 professionals across 20+ countries, connecting engineering, architecture, sustainability and consulting to solve complex challenges and shape the future.

Working at Quadrante means to Build Something You Will Never Forget. Not only the projects you will help deliver. But the challen

ges you will overcome, the teams you will grow with, the impact you will create, and the career you will build along the way.

Here, you will find an ambitious and international environment where curiosity is valued, ownership is expected, and growth is accelerated — supported by the distinctive pillars of our Employee Value Proposition:

• A global engineering platform, offering international exposure and opportunities to shape your career across geographies and markets.
• Meaningful projects in infrastructure, energy and sustainability that leave a lasting impact.
• Accelerated development through challenging experiences and continuous growth opportunities.
• A culture built on ambition, cooperation, ownership, integrity and flexibility.

Quadrante creates a unique context for you to grow with a meaningful impact.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel join our team.

Job Responsibilities – What you will build:

In this role, you will contribute directly to shaping our future and creating tangible im

pact. You will:

• Provide legal advice and support to the Group’s different companies, ensuring the effective management of their day-to-day legal needs;
• Support corporate transactions and procedures, including company incorporations and corporate restructurings;
• Draft and review minutes, corporate resolutions, powers of attorney, corporate agreements, shareholders’ agreements and other legal documentation;
• Support corporate governance processes and ensure compliance with the applicable legal and corporate obligations;
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other legal instruments;
• Provide legal advice on matters related to the General Data Protection Regulation (G
• DPR);Support the implementation and review of privacy and data protection policies, procedures and documentation;
• Draft and review data processing agreements, privacy policies, privacy notices and data protection clauses;
• Support the handling of data subject requests and the management of potential personal data incidents or breaches, ensuring compliance with the applicable legal procedures and deadlines;
• Monitor relevant legislative and regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on the Group’s activities;
• Monitor and support judicial and pre-litigation proceedings involving the Group;
• Support and monitor compliance-related matters, including the review of the anti-corruption plan and the preparation of reports and other related documentation;
• Collaborate with the Group Compliance function on KYC, sanctions and anti-corruption matters, whenever relevant to the corporate and contractual transactions under their responsibility;
• Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory authorities, whenever required.

Job Requirements – What will help you thrive:

We believe great careers are built through a combination of ambition, capability and mindset.

You will likely succeed in this role if you bring:

• Law degree, preferably from Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Universidade de Lisboa or NOVA School of Law;
• Active registration with the Portuguese Bar Association;
• Between 3 and 5 years of post-qualification professional experience following admission to the Portuguese Bar Association;
• Relevant previous experience in a law firm or legal practice;
• Solid experience in Corporate, Commercial and Contract Law;
• Strong knowledge of and practical experience in privacy, data protection and compliance matters;
• Ability to draft, review and negotiate legal documentation in both Portuguese and En
• glish;Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English;
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail;
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple matters simultaneously;
• High level of responsibility, autonomy, discretion and confidentiality;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders and businessareas;
• A practical and solution-oriented approach to legal matters, aligned with the organisation’s needs.

Job Offer – What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensationpackage
• Health insurance and additional benefits
• Flexible ways ofworking
• International exposure and career opportunities
• Continuous learning and development
• A collaborative and values-driven culture

Joining Quadrante means becoming part of a multidisciplinary team where innovation and technical excellence come together to turn ideas into reality.

Build projects.

Build connections.

Build your future.

Build Something You Will Never Forget.

Apply now at [email protected].

Please note that the recruitment process will only begin during the week commencing 24 August.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER This job posting is part of a recruitment process for Quadrante. Information on the remuneration for the position in question, as well as on other relevant remuneration conditions and on the collective labour regulation instrument applicable to Quadrante, taking into account its primary and secondary CAE (economic activity classification), will be shared with candidates at a further stage of the selection process. This information is provided prior to the potential conclusion of the employment contract, in order to allow for informed and transparent negotiation on remuneration, based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, in accordance with the framework established by Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023.

The candidate may request additional clarification on the respective criteria used to determine remuneration, remuneration levels and their progression.