Associate General Counsel

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University Legal Department is looking for a Associate General Counsel to join its team! 

The Associate General Counsel will support IE’s Legal Department in its daily legal operations, specifically providing direct assistance under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel for the area Corporate Programs and the General Counsel for other general legal matters. This role emphasizes standardizing contracts and procedural documentation, executing tasks, and actively contributing to compliance and process efficiency.

Why IE University?

With 50 years of experience and founded by and for entrepreneurs, IE University has turned business education on its head through disruptive teaching. We count on high-level faculty who bring real-world experience into the classroom and foster a hands-on approach to learning. 

Our Purpose

At IE University, we foster positive change through education, research, and innovation.

As a transformative educational institution, we empower students to make their mark on the world. We provide them with the skills, knowledge and environment needed to make a difference, and they join a supportive and international community that lasts a lifetime.

Our spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship has allowed us to drive change and constantly stay at the cutting edge of higher education. And through diversity, we have harnessed the power of people while also understanding and embracing the importance of humanities.  

Our People

At IE we are:

• People-driven
• Change Builders
• Autonomy Enthusiasts
• Communication Enthusiasts
• Knowledge Champions

We are looking for a person to join a full-time position in Madrid.  

Your role as Associate General Counsel  will involve: 

• Provide direct support to IE’s Legal Department team in routine legal tasks, under the supervision of senior counsel.
• Execute drafting, review, and standardization of contracts, agreements, standard clauses, and internal procedural documents for the IE Group.
• Prepare and review specific legal documentation and contracts for the Deputy General Counsel related to Corporate Programs, ensuring strict compliance with established corporate standards and guidelines.
• Act as a direct point of contact with local legal advisors in MENA jurisdictions to maintain regulatory compliance and provide practical support on contractual and corporate issues.
• Execute and manage timely registration and updating of Corporate Books in the Commercial Registry.
• Provide support on corporate and commercial legal matters, including company law compliance and corporate governance issues.

To thrive in this role, you should have:  

• Law degree with strong academic credentials.
• Master’s Degree
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in a corporate legal department or reputable law firm.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, with outstanding legal drafting skills in both languages.
• Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks efficiently, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and procedural management capabilities.
• Proficiency with legal management tools and software.
• Exceptional standards of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.

It’s time to bring your best and make your mark. Now the choice is yours! 

If you want to be part of this educational revolution, we invite you to apply and be part of our amazing team at IE University.