Internship - Legal Counsel, Fundación Telefónica

Hybrid in Spain·Part-time·Added today

Telefónica

222 open roles

What they offer

  • €850 a month

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

  • Part-time hours

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Telefónica doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • French

    The ad asks for French, or counts it in your favour.

  • Portuguese

    The ad asks for Portuguese, or counts it in your favour.

  • Be near Spain for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

This job was automatically translated to English,.

The role

What you'll do

The mission of the Legal Counsel and Compliance Area of Fundación Telefónica is to offer solid, practical, and proactive legal advice to all areas of the organization, ensuring strict compliance with current legality and the best ethical practices in the foundation sector. The area acts as the reference legal interlocutor for all project and support areas of the Foundation, promoting a transversal and collaborative culture of compliance.

Its scope of action covers advice on contracting, intellectual and industrial property, data protection, foundation and third-sector regimes, regulatory compliance (compliance), artificial intelligence regulation, legal risk management, and support for institutional governance processes. The area works closely and coordinately with the rest of the Foundation's support areas (Finance, Human Resources, Communication, Technology, among others), with integration with the Compliance team being a priority and differentiating axis.

What will your mission be? 🎯

You will be an integral part of the Legal Counsel and Compliance Area, developing, among others, the following functions:

Comprehensive legal advice to the project areas and support areas of Fundación Telefónica, as well as to Fundación ProFuturo, identifying in each case the most appropriate legal relationship model and identifying and managing associated risks. This will involve:

  • Comprehensive accompaniment of project teams from the design phase, participating in working meetings to define legal frameworks, propose intervention models, and anticipate risks.
  • Transversal coordination between the project areas and the support areas of the Foundation, acting as a legal liaison point and promoting an integrated vision of legal risk.
  • Management of interlocution with external counterparties (collaborating entities, suppliers, external advisors, public administrations), as well as with other entities within the Telefónica ecosystem.
  • Autonomous drafting, review, and negotiation of agreements and contracts of various natures: collaboration agreements, service provision contracts, sponsorship contracts, intellectual property licenses, confidentiality agreements, conditional donations, assignments of rights, and other legal instruments necessary for the development of the Foundation's activity.
  • Preparation of documentation for the procurement of goods and services in accordance with applicable internal regulations, including the preparation of specifications, drafting of necessity reports, and support in bidding and supplier selection processes.
  • Management of the documentary flow of agreements signed by the Foundation: processing internal approvals in accordance with internal governance regulations, coordination of the signing process (including digital signatures), archiving, and monitoring the fulfillment of contractual obligations.
  • Support in the management of personal data protection, including the attention and management of requests for the exercise of data subjects' rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection, restriction of processing, and portability), as well as the maintenance of the record of processing activities, impact assessments, and coordination with the Data Protection Officer.
  • Preparation of legal analyses and reports on legislative and regulatory developments of relevance to the Foundation's activity, with special attention to artificial intelligence regulation, data protection, intellectual property in digital environments, and the tax regime for foundations.
  • Exploration and adoption of artificial intelligence tools and technological solutions that allow for the optimization of the area's processes, improving efficiency, the quality of advice, and document management, with a proactive and innovative attitude in proposing new ways of working.

Requirements

What we're looking for

What skills are we looking for in you? 🔎

  • Bachelor's degree or Degree in Law.
  • Solid knowledge regarding the nature and special legal regime applicable to foundations and other third-sector entities in Spain.
  • Specific knowledge in intellectual and industrial property, with special attention to its application in digital and new technology environments.
  • Knowledge regarding personal data protection (GDPR and LOPDGDD) and artificial intelligence regulation (EU AI Act and complementary regulations).
  • Professional certifications in the fields of intellectual property, data protection, and/or artificial intelligence regulation will be positively valued.
  • Great capacity for autonomous work, organization, and the simultaneous management of multiple matters.
  • Advanced English level is essential. Knowledge of other languages (French, Portuguese, and/or German) will be positively valued.
  • Capacity to innovate and be proactive in proposing new methodologies and ways of working, including the use and exploration of the augmented capabilities offered by artificial intelligence in the professional environment.

Nice to have

How will you contribute your skills to the purpose of the scholarship? 💼

  • Proactive, collaborative, and teamwork-oriented attitude, with proven capacity for fluid interlocution with different functional areas of the organization.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to establish interpersonal relationships, with capacity for dialogue, negotiation, and resolving discrepancies constructively.
  • Analytical and critical capacity, with great meticulousness, technical rigor, and attention to detail in the drafting of legal documents.
  • Excellent written and oral expression in Spanish and English; drafting capacity in other languages will be valued.
  • Profile oriented toward professional development in the field of the third sector and foundations, with genuine motivation for the social impact of the Foundation's activity.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office 365 environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, Teams, SharePoint, Power Automate, OneDrive), digital signature tools, and document repository management. The area carries out its entire activity in this environment.
  • Capacity for project formulation and planning, with the ability to structure work autonomously and efficiently.
  • Orientation toward third-sector entities, foundations, public bodies, or entities that develop social or educational impact projects will be especially valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

What advantages will you have by being part of the Talentum Program at Telefónica?💙

  • 25-hour weekly schedule.
  • Monthly stipend of €850.
  • Scholarship duration: minimum 6 months, maximum 12 months.
  • Hybrid work model.
  • You will be part of a dynamic team and work on challenging projects.
  • ... And a training plan during the scholarship!
  • Location: Madrid

And much more!

At Telefónica, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable work environment where every person feels valued, respected, and free. Our culture is based on equal opportunity and inclusion because we have the responsibility to transform society and make the world a better place.

If you want to be part of an innovative team and contribute to a better future, we are waiting for you!

About Telefónica

Telefónica is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, providing fixed and mobile connectivity, digital services, and technology solutions to consumers and businesses across Europe and Latin America. With over 100,000 employees and a strong presence in Spain, the UK, Germany, and Brazil, the company operates through brands such as Movistar, O2, and Vivo, and has expanded into areas like cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, and AI through its innovation units.

In Spain, Telefónica is headquartered in Madrid and is a major employer of tech talent, with a strong focus on cybersecurity, data, and AI. The company actively hires international professionals, offering roles in English and fostering a diverse, innovative culture. Its Spanish operations are central to its global strategy, making it a relevant option for internationals seeking to work in a large, established tech and telecom player in Spain.

Industry
Telecom
Founded
1924
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Telefónica's Spanish offices are largely based in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant tech hub in the Distrito Telefónica complex in Madrid.
  • The company frequently hires international tech talent and many roles are offered in English, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • Telefónica has a strong commitment to innovation, with dedicated units like gAIt and Wayra focusing on AI and startups.
  • The company offers a comprehensive relocation package and support for international hires, including visa assistance.
  • With a global presence and a large Spanish operation, Telefónica provides opportunities for internal mobility across countries and roles.

In their own words

About the company & team

Fundación Telefónica is the corporate foundation of the Telefónica Group, whose mission is to contribute to the construction of a more inclusive, just, and sustainable digital society. Headquartered in Madrid and operating primarily in Spain and Europe, the Foundation works to ensure that people have access to the opportunities offered by the digital environment, with special attention to education, employment, digital culture, and solidarity.

Within the framework of its transformative vocation and its growing European focus, Fundación Telefónica develops projects and initiatives in collaboration with public and private institutions, civil society organizations, and third-sector entities, aimed at reducing the digital divide, boosting employability in the technological field, promoting knowledge and critical reflection on the impact of technology on society, and supporting the most vulnerable groups.

With this vision, the Foundation is structured around a project-oriented organizational framework supported by transversal areas that guarantee correct institutional functioning and regulatory compliance.

The Legal Counsel and Compliance Area of Fundación Telefónica also provides legal support to Fundación ProFuturo, an entity constituted by Fundación Telefónica and Fundación Bancaria "la Caixa". Fundación ProFuturo's purpose is to improve the quality of education for children in vulnerable situations in developing countries through digital education. With an active presence in more than 40 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, and programs that reach millions of students and teachers, ProFuturo constitutes one of the main digital education projects on a global scale.

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