Business-minded legal
Eugenia Jover, Head of Mango’s Legal Department, explains how her team supports the company’s international expansion, ensures regulatory compliance and leads strategic projects in sustainability, technology and AI
by ilaria iaquinta
Managing the legal affairs of a company present in over 120 countries and with nearly 2,800 retail outlets is a challenge that requires more than a solid legal background. For Eugenia Jover, Head of Mango’s Legal Department, real value lies in being able to keep pace with business priorities while ensuring legal security and regulatory compliance. From her office in Barcelona, she coordinates a compact but highly specialised team that not only supports the company’s global expansion, but also drives strategic initiatives in sustainability, AI and intellectual property. In this interview, she outlines how the team is structured, what criteria they use when working with external firms, and why she believes the lawyer of the future must be resolute and tech-savvy.
How is Mango’s legal team structured?
The team is made up of twelve people. Two lawyers handle insurance matters, which we consider part of legal due to its connection with risk management. One person works as a paralegal, managing key administrative tasks. The remaining nine lawyers cover all legal needs of the group at an international level.
What are your team’s main areas of focus?
Our work is highly transversal, but we do have key areas. One of the most important is supporting Mango’s expansion—through owned stores, franchises and online channels—from contract negotiation to ensuring store openings are delivered on time and as planned. Another crucial area is intellectual property, especially protecting our brands worldwide. We’re also involved in corporate governance—I serve as secretary to the board of directors—and in general commercial contracting. Increasingly, we are involved in sustainability, due to growing regulation and its impact on the business. We also contribute to digitalisation and compliance, in coordination with other departments.
What are the most complex aspects of your role?
The biggest challenge is adapting to a constantly shifting geopolitical and regulatory landscape, particularly when operating in over 120 countries. Every legal decision requires a thorough risk analysis to ensure legal certainty across all markets. At the same time, we must support business: finding the right balance between regulatory compliance, legal certainty and commercial agility.
How do you manage legal work across so many countries?
All legal matters are coordinated from Barcelona. We don’t have legal teams in our subsidiaries, but we do rely on local firms when issues are complex or highly jurisdiction-specific. Internally, we have a deep understanding of the business, which enables us to be very efficient and only turn to external advisors when strictly necessary.
What types of matters do you usually outsource?
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