Cuatrecasas is a leading international law firm and a member of the prestigious "Big Four" legal practices in Spain. The firm provides comprehensive legal advice across all areas of business law, including M&A, tax, finance, and litigation, serving a diverse portfolio of multinational corporations and financial institutions. With a workforce of nearly 2,000 professionals, it maintains a significant global footprint with a particularly dominant position in the Iberian and Latin American markets.

In Spain, Cuatrecasas operates an extensive network of offices in major economic hubs, including Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao. For international professionals, the firm offers a highly sophisticated work environment where English is the primary language for cross-border transactions and international arbitration. The firm is also a pioneer in legal technology and innovation, making it an attractive destination for both legal experts and corporate support professionals interested in the future of the legal industry.

Founded in 1917 by Emilio Cuatrecasas Freixas in Barcelona, the firm has grown from a local practice into a global legal powerhouse. Over the decades, it expanded through strategic mergers and international openings to become a leader in the Iberian and Latin American legal markets.

For international professionals

One of the most prestigious law firms in Spain, providing high-level exposure to complex international business transactions.
Maintains a massive domestic presence with offices in over 15 Spanish cities, offering significant geographic flexibility.
Actively invests in legal tech and artificial intelligence, featuring dedicated roles for innovation and project management.
Offers structured career development paths and specialized programs like the 'Cuatrecasas Challenge' for junior talent.
Frequently handles cross-border matters requiring bilingual or multilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

IT Internship: Innovation

Cuatrecasas

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The intern will be part of Cuatrecasas Innova, the open innovation ecosystem of Cuatrecasas, and will experience firsthand how a large international firm drives innovation, works with tech startups, analyzes emerging trends, and develops initiatives linked to entrepreneurship, technology, and business transformation. The selected person will actively participate in open innovation projects, opportunity analysis, trend identification, and the development of strategic initiatives, gaining a transversal view of the entrepreneurial, technological, and investment ecosystem.

DUTIES

Support and accompaniment in the various programs of the department, relating, among other aspects, to the acceleration of startups.
Attendance at events in the field of Innovation
Analysis and detection of opportunities through startups (Business Development)
Collaboration in the management and development of Cuatrecasas Innova programs and initiatives, including Cuatrecasas Acelera, the startup acceleration program of Cuatrecasas.
Support in the identification, analysis, and monitoring of startups, emerging technologies, and new business models.
Participation in scouting activities, evaluation of opportunities, and preparation of market and innovation analyses.
Attendance at events, meetings, and activities linked to the entrepreneurial, technological, and innovation ecosystem.
Collaboration in the organization of innovation sessions, initiatives, workshops, and other initiatives aimed at startups, experts, and the ecosystem.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Student of a Double Degree in Law and Business Administration (ADE) / Law / Business Administration (ADE).
Interest in the business, entrepreneurship, and innovation fields. Interest in entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, and new business models.
Desire to understand how the startup ecosystem works and the technological trends that are transforming different sectors.
English Level: B2 or higher.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Proactive person, with drive, motivation, and initiative.
Curiosity and analytical capacity; a desire to search, learn, and discover.
Communication and teamwork skills.
Interest in identifying opportunities and understanding new business models.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Dynamic, resolute attitude, and oriented toward continuous learning.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

La persona en prácticas formará parte de Cuatrecasas Innova, el ecosistema de innovación abierta de Cuatrecasas, y conocer de primera mano cómo una gran firma internacional impulsa la innovación, trabaja con startups tecnológicas, analiza tendencias emergentes y desarrolla iniciativas vinculadas al emprendimiento, la tecnología y la transformación de los negocios. La persona seleccionada participará activamente en proyectos de innovación abierta, análisis de oportunidades, identificación de tendencias y desarrollo de iniciativas estratégicas, obteniendo una visión transversal del ecosistema emprendedor, tecnológico y de inversión.

DUTIES

Acompañamiento y soporte en los diferentes programas del departamento, relativos, entre otros aspectos, a la aceleración de start-ups.
Asistencia a eventos en el ámbito de la Innovación
Análisis y detección oportunidades a través de start-ups (Desarrollo de negocio)
Colaboración en la gestión y desarrollo de los programas e iniciativas de Cuatrecasas Innova, incluyendo Cuatrecasas Acelera, el programa de aceleración de startups de Cuatrecasas.
Apoyo en la identificación, análisis y seguimiento de startups, tecnologías emergentes y nuevos modelos de negocio.
Participación en actividades de scouting, evaluación de oportunidades y elaboración de análisis de mercado e innovación.
Asistencia a eventos, encuentros y actividades vinculadas al ecosistema emprendedor, tecnológico y de innovación.
Colaboración en la organización de sesiones de innovación, iniciativas, workshops y otras iniciativas dirigidas a startups, expertos y ecosistema.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Estudiante del Doble Grado Derecho y ADE / Derecho / ADE.
Inquietud por el ámbito empresarial, de emprendimiento e innovación. Interés por el emprendimiento, la innovación, la tecnología y los nuevos modelos de negocio.
Inquietudes por conocer el funcionamiento del ecosistema startup y las tendencias tecnológicas que están transformando distintos sectores.
Nivel Inglés: B2 o superior.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Persona inquieta, con ganas, motivación e iniciativa.
Curiosidad y capacidad de análisis. por las cosas, ganas de buscar, saber y conocer.
Habilidades de comunicación y Ttrabajo en equipo.
Interés por identificar oportunidades y comprender nuevos modelos de negocio.
Capacidad de organización y atención al detalle.
Actitud dinámica, resolutiva y orientada al aprendizaje continuo.