Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) is a leading global law firm, formed in 2012 through the merger of the UK-based Herbert Smith and the Australia-based Freehills. It is recognized as one of the world's most prestigious legal practices, specializing in complex dispute resolution, corporate M&A, and project finance for multinational corporations and financial institutions. With over 2,500 lawyers across more than 20 offices worldwide, the firm operates at the intersection of global commerce and law.

In Spain, the firm maintains a prominent office in Madrid that serves as a strategic hub for the Iberian market and cross-border transactions involving Latin America and Europe. The Madrid office is highly internationalized, frequently handling high-stakes arbitration and international investment projects. For international professionals, HSF Spain offers a multicultural environment where English is a primary working language for many global mandates, providing a clear pathway for lawyers and business services staff to work on top-tier international cases.

Herbert Smith Freehills was established in 2012 following the merger between the UK's Herbert Smith and Australia's Freehills. Both legacy firms had histories dating back to the mid-19th century, establishing themselves as leaders in their respective markets before joining forces.

For international professionals

Operates as a truly global firm with a strong emphasis on cross-border collaboration and international mobility.
The Madrid office is a key player in the Spanish legal market, particularly in energy, infrastructure, and dispute resolution.
English is essential for most roles due to the firm's international client base and global integration.
Provides structured career development and training programs that are consistent across its global network.
Offers a variety of roles beyond legal practice, including business services, IT, and financial crime analysis.

Documentation and Knowledge Management Intern (KRL Intern)

Herbert Smith Freehills

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

Job Description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a leading global law firm. Our ambition is clear: to help you achieve your goals

Our commitment to exceptional client service and the constant pursuit of excellence are at the heart of our business. We invest consistently in our client relationships, which explains the lasting trust they place in us. We are passionate about innovating and breaking new ground, as we have done for over 170 years.

As a fully integrated firm with a transatlantic and transpacific presence, we are wherever we are needed. We have a broad and committed presence in the world's major markets, key financial centers, and regions with the highest growth potential.

We stand out for our ability to manage complexity and accompany our clients through environments of change. We work side-by-side on demanding litigation, complex regulatory advice, and sophisticated transactions, in both public and private markets. Our leadership in these areas is widely recognized.

We are deeply involved in the sectors and challenges that impact your business. We are especially strong in energy, infrastructure, and resources, and we focus on growth areas that are transforming companies on a global scale.

All this is possible thanks to the support we provide for the professional development of our team, who are key to achieving our ambition: helping you achieve yours.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

Opportunities

Documentation and Knowledge Management Intern (KRL Intern)

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is looking to incorporate an intern to support the Knowledge, Research & Learning (KRL) team in the Madrid office.

Key information:

Expected start date: September 2026
Initial duration: 4 months (with possibility of extension)
Working hours: Full-time or part-time, depending on the student's availability
Agreement: Curricular or extracurricular internships via an annex to the agreement with the student's university or educational center.

Main functions:

Monitoring and selecting news for daily press mailings and thematic updates.
Performing registry searches and company information gathering.
Cataloging books, inventory, and weeding.
Selection and dissemination of relevant press articles.
Organization, maintenance, and updating of the library.
Archive management.
Monitoring selective dissemination of information (SDI) services.
Preparation of periodic mailings of regulatory and institutional information.
Updating internal documentary sources.
Support in the onboarding of new professionals.
Coordination of training sessions for MAA interns.
Registration of activities and attendance at training.

Required profile:

Degree or Master's in Documentation, Library Science, Information and Documentation, or related disciplines.
Interest in the legal field.
English level B1.
Currently pursuing studies that allow for the formalization of an internship agreement with a university or educational center.
Organized, flexible person with the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work in a team and a proactive attitude.

About us

As one of the world's leading law firms, we advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. With over 5,000 people, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services professionals, operating from our global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice.

We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values-Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Professionals

Knowledge and Research

Working hours

Part time

Locations

Madrid

Hiring

Stagiaire Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are firmly committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and fostering a respectful and inclusive culture in which all people can thrive. We believe this is key to our success, as it drives our ability to innovate and maintain a high level of performance sustainably. This approach is an essential part of our Values: Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer es un despacho de abogados global de referencia. Nuestra ambición es clara: ayudaros a alcanzar vuestros objetivos

Nuestro compromiso con un servicio al cliente excepcional y la búsqueda constante de la excelencia están en el centro de nuestro negocio. Invertimos de forma sostenida en las relaciones con nuestros clientes, lo que explica la confianza duradera que depositan en nosotros. Nos apasiona innovar y abrir nuevos caminos, como llevamos haciendo durante más de 170 años.

Como firma totalmente integrada con presencia transatlántica y transpacífica, estamos allí donde se nos necesita. Contamos con una implantación amplia y comprometida en los principales mercados del mundo, en los centros financieros clave y las regiones con mayor potencial de crecimiento.

Destacamos por nuestra capacidad para gestionar la complejidad y acompañar a nuestros clientes en entornos de cambio. Trabajamos codo con codo en litigios exigentes, en asesoramiento regulatorio complejo y en operaciones sofisticadas, tanto en mercados públicos como privados. Nuestro liderazgo en estos ámbitos está ampliamente reconocido.

Nos implicamos a fondo en los sectores y en los desafíos que impactan en vuestro negocio. Somos especialmente fuertes en energía, infraestructuras y recursos, y ponemos el foco en áreas de crecimiento que están transformando a las empresas a escala global.

Todo esto es posible gracias al apoyo que brindamos al desarrollo profesional de nuestro equipo, que son clave en la consecución de nuestra ambición: ayudaros a alcanzar la vuestra.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

Oportunidades

Becario/a de Documentación y Gestión del Conocimiento (KRL Intern)

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer busca incorporar un/a becario/a para dar soporte al equipo de Knowledge, Research & Learning (KRL) en la oficina de Madrid.

Información clave:

Incorporación prevista: septiembre de 2026
Duración inicial: 4 meses (con posibilidad de extensión)
Jornada: completa o parcial, en función de la disponibilidad del/la estudiante
Convenio: prácticas curriculares o extracurriculares mediante anexo al convenio con la universidad o centro de estudios del/la estudiante.

Funciones principales:

Seguimiento y selección de noticias para envíos diarios de prensa y actualizaciones temáticas.
Realización de búsquedas registrales e información de empresas.
Catalogación de libros, inventario y expurgo.
Selección y difusión de artículos de prensa relevantes.
Organización, mantenimiento y actualización de la biblioteca.
Gestión de archivo.
Seguimiento de servicios de difusión selectiva de información (DSI).
Elaboración de envíos periódicos de información normativa e institucional.
Actualización de fuentes documentales internas.
Apoyo en la incorporación de nuevos profesionales.
Coordinación de sesiones formativas para becarios de MAA.
Registro de actividades y asistencia a formación.

Perfil requerido:

Grado o Máster en Documentación, Biblioteconomía, Información y Documentación o disciplinas afines.
Interés por el ámbito jurídico.
Nivel de inglés B1.
Estar cursando estudios que permitan la formalización de un convenio de prácticas con una universidad o centro de estudios.
Persona organizada, flexible y con capacidad para gestionar varias tareas simultáneamente.
Capacidad de trabajo en equipo y actitud proactiva.

About us

Diversity and Inclusion

Profesionales

Knowledge and Research

Jornada laboral

Part time

Ubicaciones

Madrid

Contratación

Stagiaire Contract

Diversidad & Inclusión

Tenemos el firme compromiso de atraer a personas de todos los orígenes y de fomentar una cultura respetuosa e inclusiva en la que todas las personas puedan prosperar. Creemos que es clave para nuestro éxito, ya que impulsa nuestra capacidad de innovar y de mantener un alto nivel de rendimiento de forma sostenida. Este enfoque forma parte esencial de nuestros Valores: Human, Bold, and Outstanding.