Legal Internship - Madrid

Abbott Laboratories

Nov 12, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Legal
Madrid

Requirements

Law Degree from a Spanish University or comparable education
Good communication skills (verbal and written) and attention to detail
Excellent time management with strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Excellent organizational skills
The ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy
Knowledge of MS-Office, Outlook
Fluent Spanish language skills; strong English language skills, skills in Portuguese is a plus
Mandatory Sign internship agreement
Full Time
The individual needs to be highly motivated and enthusiastic with demonstrated initiative, adaptability and integrity, with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Individual to provide secretarial support to the Counsel in Iberia Region as well as basic legal advice mainly in relation to commercial agreements, also on occasion for specific projects elsewhere in the EMEA region. The intern will also have an active role in updating the contents of the legal sharepoint.
Draft, prepare, proof, edit and review contracts based on standard Abbott contract templates in collaboration with Legal Counsel
Handling of corporate files
In coordination with external counsel and notaries as well as Legal Counsels manage and handle corporate files of all the Abbott legal entities in Spain including support of co-determined supervisory boards. Respond to requests from internal and external auditors
Negotiate standard agreements including standard terms and conditions through resolution directly with internal clients and outside partners; complex legal issues will be escalated to Legal Counsels
Organize the secretarial work of the International Legal Department in Spain independently; inter alia organize the filing of legal documents, handle incoming and outgoing mail, coordinate purchase of necessary office equipment and tracking of invoices of external counsels
Manage internal and external correspondence in Spanish and English language
Organization of meetings, legal trainings and conferences
Support Legal Counsels in their daily work, e.g. by assisting with the preparation of presentations and training material, collecting information for reporting to Legal Management
Conduct legal research for Legal Counsels on different legal topics as required for responses to legal questions and as necessary to inform the business on recent legal developments. Assist with scanning the legal environment for planned new laws relevant for the business
Special projects or project management as needed
Advises Legal Counsel of project developments and matters in a timely manner
Supports Legal Counsels in their daily work

FAQs

What is the job title of this position?

The job title is Legal Internship - Madrid.

What is the primary role of the intern?

The primary role of the intern is to support a variety of commercial legal matters across the Iberia region as well as corporate matters in Spain, collaborating with more senior colleagues.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in Madrid, Spain.

What type of educational background is required for this internship?

A Law Degree from a Spanish University or comparable education is required.

What language skills are needed for this internship?

Fluent Spanish language skills and strong English language skills are required; skills in Portuguese are a plus.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is a full-time internship.

What kinds of tasks will the intern be responsible for?

The intern will be responsible for drafting and reviewing contracts, handling corporate files, negotiating standard agreements, organizing secretarial work, managing correspondence, conducting legal research, and supporting Legal Counsels in their daily work.

Is there a requirement to sign an internship agreement?

Yes, signing an internship agreement is mandatory.

What qualities are essential for candidates applying for this internship?

Candidates should possess good communication skills, excellent time management, strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.

Does Abbott encourage diversity in the workplace?

Yes, Abbott is committed to employee diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Abbott Laboratories

Science & Healthcare

Industry

10,001+

Employees

Mission & Purpose

At Abbott, we’re dedicated to helping people live more fully, in everything we do. We’re creating the future of healthcare through life-changing technologies that make you healthier and stronger, quickly identify when you have a medical need, and treat conditions to help you get back to doing what you love. With headquarters in north suburban Chicago, Abbott serves people in more than 160 countries with leading medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products and branded generic medicines. More than 115,000 of us are helping millions of people to live better and healthier, every day around the world. Our employees do work that matters as part of a global community that supports them with career development opportunities and locally competitive benefits. Mission: We help people live better and healthier with our life-changing technologies. We're revolutionizing health with the most personal technologies, empowering people with the data and knowledge they need to help them live longer and better.