Recognising tomorrow's opportunities today. Yours and ours. At Swiss Life Asset Managers you will contribute your own talent and expertise in a motivated and flexible working environment. You will take on a high degree of responsibility and master demanding challenges independently, with the scope to express yourself and in cooperation with professional teams. Working at Swiss Life Asset Managers is a dynamic experience in a stable environment. Our employees make the difference. People count. Flexible working models will enable you to reconcile your professional and personal ambitions. Legal Counsel - Procurement & Governance For our growing Legal & Compliance procurement support set-up, we are looking for a Legal Counsel – Procurement & Governance based in Lisbon. In this role, you will provide legal and compliance support in relation to procurement activities, with a particular focus on contract review, internal governance requirements, and adherence to applicable legal and compliance standards. As part of the Legal & Compliance team, you will work closely with Sourcing Specialists, business stakeholders, and other control functions to help ensure robust and compliant procurement processes across IT and Non-IT categories. Your Responsibilities Assist in the review, preparation, and coordination of procurement-related contracts and supporting documentation, in particular for vendor, services, technology, and outsourcing arrangements. Advise on legal risk areas, including outsourcing and regulatory considerations, data protection, intellectual property, liability, service levels, and other procurement-related legal risk topics. Support the Group Sourcing function throughout RFPs, vendor selection, onboarding and due diligence processes from a Legal & Compliance perspective, including documentation gathering, governance checks, and coordination with relevant stakeholders. Maintain accurate procurement-related legal and compliance data including contract records, approval evidence, review status tracking, and key dates such as renewals, termination windows, and review cycles in relevant tools and repositories. Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of procurement-related policies, procedures, guidance notes, templates, and clause standards from a Legal & Compliance perspective. Assist in ensuring that procurement activities and supplier engagements are aligned with internal policies, approval frameworks, and governance requirements, and flag potential deviations or gaps for further review. Support the preparation of reporting, status overviews, and management information related to contract reviews, governance matters, and compliance-related procurement topics. Help identify process gaps and contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement-related legal and governance processes, templates, and documentation standards. undefined Your Profile Required Law degree from a reputable university (Portugal or abroad). 2-5 years professional experience Strong experience with commercial contracting, ideally with a focus on IT vendors or complex services. Solid understanding of corporate law and governance. Excellent command of English (written and spoken). Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, international environment. Preferred Experience in financial services or another regulated sector. In-house experience, especially in an international company. Exposure to or qualification under the UK or another common law legal system. Additional languages such as French a/o German would be an asset. Prior experience providing guidance to junior legal team members. What We Offer A key role in building our Legal & Compliance hub in Portugal. Broad exposure to international matters in a dynamic asset management environment. Competitive compensation aligned with the Portuguese market. Growth opportunities and direct interaction with global leadership. A modern and hybrid working model. Your benefits We help our employees shape their professional development and their private life to their best advantage, throughout all phases of their life. Our attractive benefits play a part in this effort. Your contact Mariana Gomes Mendes Tel:

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