REGULATORY MANAGER

Description

**Join the Leading Group in Animal Care!** **IskayPet Group** was formed following the acquisition by EMEFIN — a Peruvian family-owned business group with over 80 years of retail experience — of the **Kiwoko** ecosystem (physical and online stores, **Mundo Belleza** pet grooming salons, and **Kivet** veterinary centers) and the **Tiendanimal** ecosystem (physical and online stores, **Salón de Belleza** pet grooming salons, and **Clinicanimal** veterinary centers). Both ecosystems retain their distinct identities while combining capabilities to deliver the most comprehensive offering in companion animal care. Today, with a presence in Spain and Portugal, over 300 workplaces and 4,000 employees, we strive to become benchmarks in animal welfare, guided by our mission: **"To care for animals and make life better."** We are currently seeking a candidate for the position of **Regulatory Manager**, within the **Legal Department**, based at our offices in **Madrid or Málaga.** **What skills do we expect this person to have?** We seek a candidate with **6–7 years of experience in regulated environments**, preferably in sectors such as health, veterinary medicine, food, retail, consumer goods, or any activity subject to intensive interaction with public administration. This role offers the opportunity to grow within an especially diverse regulatory environment covering topics related to **animal welfare, veterinary practice, veterinary medicines, administrative authorizations, inspections, and other regulated activities specific to the petcare sector**, while also participating in cross-functional projects with direct business impact. **What skills do we expect this person to have?** * Analytical ability, critical thinking, and problem-solving orientation. * Business acumen to align regulatory requirements with company objectives. * Proactivity, autonomy, and results orientation. * Influencing ability, communication skills, and capacity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. * Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. * Interest in continuous improvement and participation in strategic cross-functional projects. **Key responsibilities include:** * Monitoring and analyzing regulatory changes impacting Group activities. * Advising business units on matters relating to animal welfare, veterinary practice, veterinary medicines, and other regulated activities. * Identifying regulatory risks and opportunities, preparing reports and recommendations to support decision-making. * Leading cross-functional regulatory projects and participating in the development of compliance frameworks. * Managing authorizations, licenses, inspections, administrative proceedings, and requests from public bodies. * Acting as liaison with public administrations and supervisory authorities. * Supporting strategic projects to ensure balance between regulatory compliance and operational feasibility. * Driving improvement initiatives to adapt the organization to new regulatory requirements. Sector: Sales Function: Legal RAL: Professional experience: 5–10 years Employment type: Permanent contract Professional level: Employee **We are looking for a candidate with:** * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law. * Membership in the Bar Association or eligibility for registration. * Minimum 6–7 years’ experience in Administrative Law, Regulatory Law, or activities subject to administrative supervision. * Experience managing licenses, authorizations, inspections, administrative proceedings, and interactions with public bodies. * Proven experience and routine liaison with public administrations. * Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical business solutions. **Desirable:** * Prior experience participating in or coordinating cross-functional projects with operational impact. * English proficiency at B2–C1 level. * Master’s Degree in Legal Practice (Master de Acceso a la Abogacía). * Master’s Degree in Corporate Legal Advisory or Public Law. **What do we offer our people?** Our value proposition, **\#HappyIskaylife**, brings together initiatives promoting well-being across its **five dimensions: physical, emotional, social, professional, and financial**, including measures such as: * Flexible start and end times, hybrid work model (50% remote work), and shortened working hours on Fridays and during July and August. * \#petfriendly environment: bring your pet to the office! * Flexible compensation options (meal vouchers, childcare, transportation), health insurance for you and your family, and psychological support services. * Investment in your talent through continuous training and personalized professional development. * Erasmus Program offering temporary or permanent relocation opportunities to our offices in Málaga, Madrid, or Porto. * Payment of Bar Association membership fees. And this is only part of it — we have many more initiatives designed to support and accompany you every day. **What values will you find at IskayPet Group?** **\#AuthenticPassion:** putting heart into everything we do. **\#QualityCommitment:** relentlessly pursuing excellence in every detail. **\#RealConnection:** building genuine and meaningful relationships. **\#ConstantImprovement:** moving forward toward new challenges. * IskayPet S.L. (Tiendanimal, Kiwoko, Clinicanimal, Kivet) is committed to equality and equal opportunity for all candidates participating in selection processes, and further commits to the inclusion of persons with disabilities, paying special attention to candidates holding a disability certificate.