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On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 1 month ago

Garrigues

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Experience: 4+ years
Education: University degree

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The role

Garrigues offers a professional opportunity in the Labor Law department of its Barcelona office for a lawyer with 4 to 8 years of experience.

We are looking for:
A graduate in law or any double degree that includes law.
Professional experience: Between 4 and 8 years of experience in a firm specialized in Labor Law.
Languages: high level of English.
A person with a strong ability to work in a team, solid technical knowledge, a high level of motivation, and who contributes to the personal and professional quality of the team.

You will have the opportunity to:
Join one of the major international firms that ranks among the most important global law firms in the world.
Take part in the most relevant transactions in the market.
Become part of a top-tier team of professionals in an innovative and flexible working environment.
Develop your professional career within a firm that will offer you a comprehensive training program and international opportunities.

About Garrigues

Garrigues is a leading international legal firm headquartered in Madrid, Spain, specializing in tax, commercial, and labor law. With over 2,000 professionals across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East, it is one of the largest law firms in the world and a dominant player in the Iberian legal market.

In Spain, Garrigues operates from its Madrid headquarters with additional offices in Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, and other major cities. The firm is known for its rigorous training programs, including a highly regarded shadowing program and master's degree internships, making it an attractive destination for international legal professionals seeking to develop their careers in a top-tier European law firm.

Industry: Legal
Founded: 1941
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and 9 more
Website: garrigues.com

Good to know if you are moving

Garrigues offers a formal shadowing program (Shadowing Program) that gives recent graduates hands-on experience alongside senior lawyers.
The firm runs a Master's degree internship program (Bolsa de prácticas de Máster) that is a common entry point for international candidates.
Working language is predominantly Spanish; strong Spanish proficiency is a practical requirement for most roles.
The firm has a structured career path from junior associate to partner, with clear promotion milestones.
Garrigues has offices in major Spanish cities (Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Bilbao), so relocating within Spain is feasible as you progress.

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