We work worldwide

We have over 2,500 lawyers worldwide who work wherever our clients need us. We can put together tailored, multi-skilled, international teams at very short notice. Our relationships with leading local firms enables us to deliver a truly seamless service. This means you get an unbeatable combination of international experience and understanding, tailored advice, and reliable local knowledge and contacts – whenever and wherever you need it. Find out more about our global network by choosing a country or region

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Life at Freshfields : Spain

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We’re one of Spain’s most respected global law firms, based across offices in Barcelona and Madrid.

Our horizons are wide and our people think big. Our clients are global players who bring complex deals and disputes to the table, spanning borders and industries.

Our firm comprises over 80 lawyers – 14 of whom are partners, two counsels and one consultant – set across two offices in Spain’s leading economic and cultural hubs. But we function as one team, sharing knowledge as we tackle problems, resolve disputes and clinch deals.

We’re proud to be one of the biggest employers of locally-qualified lawyers in a global law firm in Spain. All our lawyers are fluent in Spanish and English, and those in Barcelona also speak Catalan. There are French, Italian and German speakers among us, allowing us to speak with most of our major clients in their own languages.

It’s hard work, and we expect a lot. But you’ll reap the rewards with top-class professional development and unrivalled opportunities.

Our work

Our work

We take on a vast range of work, providing our clients with the big-picture knowledge and the in-depth advice they need.

Our lawyers work across all practice areas: antitrust, competition and trade (ACT); corporate; disputes; employment, pensions and benefits (EPB); finance; intellectual property and information technology (IP/IT); real estate; and tax.

Our national and worldwide clients come to us for business law advice in industry sectors such as telecommunications, energy, banking, finance, leisure, tobacco and retail.

There’s no such thing as a typical day at the office, but that’s what makes working here so stimulating.

Our practice areas

Our legal services are delivered across eight practice areas:

  • Antitrust, competition and trade
  • Corporate
  • Disputes 
  • Employment, pension and benefits
  • Finance 
  • Intellectual property and IT
  • Real estate
  • Tax

Industry groups

All our lawyers join one of the eight cross-practice industry groups. They work in one practice area but become particularly knowledgeable in how the law affects a particular sector.

Our people

A career with Freshfields is your chance to make your mark in one of the world’s best legal teams.

We value diversity and welcome fresh perspectives. We’re a truly global firm, so our people learn every day as a result of mixing with clients and colleagues from around the world.

Clients value our talent for teamwork and our professionalism. We don't tell them what they can and can't do: we think about the big picture and pull together to help them achieve their goals.

Whatever your level or experience, your input is valued.

Read more about our Inclusiveness and diversity »

Graduates

How to apply

Our main junior associate recruitment drive takes place once a year, between September and April.

Once you’ve made contact, we’ll set up a first interview by telephone to assess general suitability and level of English. We’ll then meet you in person and finally, we’ll assess your technical ability and legal analytical skills through a case study and interviews with partners.

To apply for a junior associate position in our Madrid or Barcelona offices, please email or send your CV and covering letter to:

Human Resources
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
Fortuny 6
28010 Madrid
Spain

E licenciados.spain@freshfields.com

We are always keen to receive applications from international candidates who speak fluent Spanish.
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