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Senior Public Procurement Lawyer

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 2 months ago

RCD

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Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time hours.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    RCD doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Barcelona for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

  • University degree

    “Grado o Licenciatura en Derecho.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract.

  • Full-time schedule from Monday to Thursday. Intensive schedule on Fridays.

  • Possibility of teleworking.

  • Opportunities for growth and development.

  • Negotiable salary depending on the candidate and a flexible remuneration plan.

  • A great working environment, both inside and outside the office.

  • International opportunities and a global network of contacts

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Degree in Law.

  • Minimum experience of 5 years in public procurement.

  • Registered with a Bar Association as a practicing lawyer.

  • Languages: Catalan level C. English: written and spoken.

  • Office automation: Advanced level of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

  • Knowledge of the functioning of public procurement platforms (regional-Catalan and state-level)

  • At a corporate level: Ensure compliance with the security protocols defined in the ISMS, guaranteeing regulatory compliance regarding data protection, confidentiality, and information security, communicating any security incident, and using information systems in accordance with the usage policy.

Nice to have

  • Additional training in Public Procurement is valued.

The role

Reporting directly to the person responsible for the Administrative and Urban Planning area (public procurement team), your main responsibility will be to provide daily advice, guiding and anticipating the specific needs of clients.

What you'll do

  • Support to the Area Director (Public Procurement).

  • Legal analysis of assignments carried out, with the aim of establishing an initial diagnosis/criterion.

  • Legal advice to public sector entities and private parties regarding public procurement (drafting specifications, tender procedures, advice throughout the procurement process, adapting documentation to regulatory changes, preparation of documentation corresponding to the procurement file)

  • Support and legal advice regarding special or administrative appeals in procurement (preparation of appeals, statements of allegations, case law research, etc.)

  • Support and legal advice in proceedings before the contentious-administrative jurisdiction regarding public procurement.

  • Support and legal advice in the drafting of contracts and during the execution phase (interpretation, breach processes, resolutions, etc.)

  • Support in the preparation of documentation to participate in public tender processes.

Professional competencies

  • Order and planning.

  • Anticipation (especially regarding assignments subject to deadlines).

  • Proactivity and versatility (ability to work/manage different assignments in an orderly and planned manner).

  • Negotiation and commercial skills (client-oriented vision).

  • Teamwork.

  • Resilience (favorable toward adapting to changes).

Hiring process

📩 If you consider that RCD fits what you are looking for and believe your profile adapts to our needs, we look forward to receiving your CV.

👉 Learn more about us at www.rcd.legal

About RCD

RCD is a Spanish law firm with offices in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Sevilla, offering legal services across areas such as corporate, tax, labor, litigation, and innovation. The firm reports over 400 professionals and more than 45 partners, positioning itself as a significant player in the Spanish legal market.

RCD has a strong presence in Spain, with hybrid roles in Barcelona and Madrid, and is actively hiring for legal, administrative, and technology positions. The firm emphasizes innovation and process improvement, making it relevant for international professionals seeking opportunities in the Spanish legal sector.

Industry
Legal Services
Employees
400
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and 1 more
Website
rcd.legal

Good to know if you are moving

  • RCD has offices in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Sevilla, offering multiple locations for work in Spain.
  • The firm offers hybrid work arrangements for many roles, as indicated in job postings.
  • RCD is actively hiring for legal, administrative, and technology positions, including roles in innovation and AI operations.
  • The firm has a team of over 400 professionals and more than 45 partners, indicating a substantial organization.
  • RCD's careers page is available in Spanish, and roles are primarily in Spanish, so proficiency in Spanish is likely required.

In their own words

About the company & team

RCD is a global, dynamic, and innovative law firm, a benchmark in comprehensive legal advice. It features more than 20 legal and sectoral areas of specialization, and a team formed by 50 partners and 400 professionals in Spain, with offices in Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and Seville. Likewise, the firm has a strong international vocation, and operates in more than 30 key cities worldwide through the DWF group.

At RCD, we bet on the growth and development of those who are part of our team, in an environment that fosters talent, continuous training, and the taking on of new challenges. We believe in a diverse and enriching team, where each person has the opportunity to learn, grow, and consolidate their career, with access to opportunities for specialization and promotion.

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