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Employment Lawyer (2-4 years experience)

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 23 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Garrigues

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Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Full-time
Experience: 2+ years
Education: University degree

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The role

Garrigues offers a professional opportunity in the Labor Law area of its Madrid office to a lawyer with between 2 and 4 years of experience.

We are looking for:
Graduate in Law or any double degree that includes Law.
Professional experience: between 2 and 4 years of experience in a firm specializing in Labor Law.
A person with a high capacity for teamwork, good 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 great international firms that is among the most important global law firms in the world.
Participate in the most relevant market operations.
Integrate into a team of top-tier professionals and into an innovative and flexible working environment.
Develop your professional career within a firm that will offer you a complete 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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The data controller for the personal data provided in this selection process is J&A Garrigues, S.L.P., with registered address at Plaza de Colón, 2. 28046 Madrid (Spain). This entity will use the data collected solely for the purpose of managing your application. You can obtain additional information about the processing of your data and how to exercise your rights by consulting our Privacy Policy.

The data controller of the personal data provided in the context of this recruitment process is J&A Garrigues, S.L.P., located at Plaza de Colón, 2. 28046 Madrid (Spain). This entity will use the collected data solely for the purpose of managing your application. You can obtain additional information about the processing of your data and how to exercise your rights by referring to our Privacy Policy.

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