Job Description
We are seeking to recruit an excellent abogado/a with between 1 and 2 year's professional experience in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice area of a prestigious law firm to join our Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice in Madrid.
Clifford Chance offers you a unique opportunity to develop a professional career in an international law firm that has been one of the top players in the Spanish market for more than 40 years. We have one of the most respected Employment practices in Spain due to our substantial client base, the mandates that we win, our industry expertise, our people and their forward-thinking and commercial approach.
The Work
Clifford Chance has one of Spain's leading litigation practices. We provide advice to protect our clients' position in the event of possible future disputes of a civil, commercial or criminal law nature, intervening in the areas of risk evaluation and dispute resolution strategies. We represent our clients in both court (civil and criminal jurisdictions) and arbitration proceedings. Our practice also involves specialisms in white-collar crime, insolvency proceedings and intellectual and industrial property disputes.
The Team
Our Litigation & Dispute Resolution team in Madrid, comprising three partners (all leading practitioners in their field), one counsel and nine associates, has been consistently highly ranked over the years.
Qualifications
We would like to hear from outstanding Spanish abogados with between 1 and 2 year's professional experience in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice area of a prestigious law firm to join our Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice in Madrid.
You will have a fluent command of both oral and written English, an excellent academic record and be used to dealing with international clients.
You should be technically rigorous, have first class drafting ability, highly developed analytical and project management skills and a common sense approach to resolving issues. Conscious of the importance of generating results, you will be proactive, client focused and service-oriented, even when under pressure.
We are looking for people that are flexible and creative in their approach and excellent team-players, capable of developing constructive working relationships with colleagues and clients alike, contributing enthusiastically, confidently and effectively in group situations and discussions.
What are we Offering You?
If successful, in your application, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package. In addition, we offer you first class training and development opportunities to help you perform your job well and grow your career with the firm.
If you would like to find out more about Clifford Chance in Spain, please visit our dedicated Careers in Spain recruitment site.
Company Description
Clifford Chance is one of the world's leading international law firms, helping clients to achieve their goals by combining the highest global standards with local expertise. The firm has unrivalled scale and depth of legal resources across the key financial and commercial markets of Africa, America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East and focuses on the core areas of commercial activity: banking and finance; capital markets; corporate and M&A; litigation and dispute resolution; real estate; tax, pensions and employment. Clifford Chance has 33 offices in 23 countries and more than 3,300 legal advisers.
The Spanish offices in Madrid (1980) and Barcelona (1993) work closely together and play key roles within our global network.
Additional Information
Our Equal Opportunities Policy
Clifford Chance is committed to an Equal Opportunities policy in employment and believes in equality of opportunity regardless of gender, age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, disability or sexual orientation. If you are unable to access the internet to apply for a position online due to disability, please contact our HR department.
