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Junior Legal Counsel

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added today (last checked 11 Nov)

Deichmann

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Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Fixed-term, full-time hours
Spanish: Expected (ad in Spanish)
English: Required
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Degree in Law.

Nice to have

Master's Degree for Access to the Legal Profession or legal specialization is valued.
Advanced level of English.
Interest or knowledge in compliance, data protection, commercial law, real estate law, or consumer law is valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Temporary contract for substitution.
Full-time.
On-site work at our Barcelona headquarters.
Immediate start.
Opportunity to acquire experience in corporate legal advisory, real estate law, corporate management, and compliance.
Employee discount on company products.

If you are looking for your first experience or want to boost your career within a corporate legal department, this could be your opportunity. We are waiting for you!

The role

JOIN DEICHMANN IN BARCELONA!

At Deichmann, we believe that people are the key to our success. With a presence in 36 European countries, more than 4,700 stores, and a team made up of 50,000 professionals, we work every day to offer quality footwear for the whole family at the best price.

We are currently looking to hire a Junior Legal Counsel for our Legal department, located in our Barcelona headquarters. This is a temporary replacement opportunity, ideal for a person with legal training and the desire to develop their professional career within an international and dynamic environment.

What you'll do

Provide legal support to the Group's companies in Spain and Portugal, collaborating with the Legal Manager in advising the various departments and in the management of legal, corporate, and compliance procedures.

Management of internal inquiries from different departments.
Management of notifications and judicial proceedings.
Corporate management of the group's subsidiaries in Spain and Portugal.
Management of requirements, drafting of allegations and appeals before Consumer authorities.
Management of claims.
Legal drafting and review of contractual documentation in the different areas of the company, especially in the field of real estate law.
Support in compliance procedures, especially in the field of retail, consumer and user protection, and personal data protection.

What we are looking for in you

A person who wants to develop in the field of corporate legal advisory.

About Deichmann

Deichmann is Europe's largest footwear retailer, selling shoes, sneakers, and accessories across more than 4,600 stores in over 30 countries. Founded in 1913 in Essen, Germany, the family-owned company operates a vast network of physical stores supported by an e-commerce platform, with a strong focus on value-for-money and a wide product range for all ages.

In Spain, Deichmann operates a large network of retail stores in shopping centers and high streets across the country, with a significant presence in regions like Madrid, Barcelona, Andalusia, the Canary Islands, and the Balearic Islands. The company offers numerous part-time and full-time sales assistant roles, often with flexible hours, and is known for its structured training and development programs. For international professionals, Deichmann provides opportunities to work in a stable, multinational retail environment, with Spanish language skills typically required for customer-facing positions.

Industry: Footwear Retail
Founded: 1913
Employees: 40,000–50,000
Headquarters: Oppenheim, Germany
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and 7 more

Good to know if you are moving

Deichmann is Europe's largest shoe retailer, offering stable employment with a well-known brand.
Many roles in Spain are part-time (20-30 hours per week) with flexible scheduling, which can suit students or those seeking work-life balance.
Spanish language proficiency is typically required for customer-facing sales assistant roles.
The company has a strong presence in shopping centers across Spain, including in tourist-heavy areas like the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands.
Deichmann offers structured training and development programs for retail staff, with potential for career progression.

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