. Atida is an On-line pharmacy and is an innovative, dynamic and rapidly growing e-commerce business with a portfolio of healthcare, beauty and lifestyle products part of the Marcol and InvestIndustrial Groups, two international private equity houses. The Spanish branch operates under the name of Mifarma & Dosfarma. We are focused on developing a pan-European online pharmacy business. This market has a high barrier to entry, operates with country specific regulation and has the potential for consolidation. The European pharmacy sector (excluding Russia) is worth an estimated €250bn.
This market potential combined with the nascent state of the online pharmacy market represents a significant opportunity for Mifarma. Companies have been acquired in Germany and Spain, with more in the pipeline. We are looking for a Legal Counsel that help us drive the continued growth and achieve our plans in our on-line pharmacy business in Spain, with its head-office in Albacete. Today, the business sells over-the-counter medication, beauty, cosmetics as well as wellness and homeopathic products to end consumers. We have undergone tremendous growth, which we expect will continue and accelerate into the future as we also expand internationally. Following the strategic objectives set by the CEO and the Legal Manager, the main responsibilities of the Legal Counsel will be to :Legal Advisory and Compliance Oversight : Serve as the primary legal advisor on all company matters, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. Oversee compliance programs to mitigate legal risks. Contract Management and Negotiation : Lead the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of contracts, particularly with commercial suppliers. Ensure all agreements align with Spanish commercial law and protect the company's interests. Legal Risk Assessment :
Proactively identify and advise on legal risks associated with the company's operations and strategic initiatives. Develop strategies to mitigate these risks. - Regulatory Liaison : Act as the primary point of contact for interactions with regulatory bodies. Stay abreast of changes in Spanish commercial law and ensure the company's practices remain compliant. - Cross-Departmental Collaboration : Collaborate with various departments, providing legal guidance on projects, transactions, and strategic decisions. Ensure legal considerations are integrated into business processes. - Legal Training and Awareness : Educate and train staff on legal compliance, contract processes, and risk management. Promote a culture of legal awareness and compliance within the company. - Dispute Resolution : Manage and advise on legal disputes and litigation,
minimizing exposure and risk to the company. - Policy Development and Implementation : Develop and implement company policies related to legal and compliance matters. Ensure that all company practices are legally sound and ethical
