Job Information
Organisation/Company: CSIC
Department: International programs area
Research Field: Juridical sciences » International law
Researcher Profile: Other Profession
Positions: Bachelor Positions
Application Deadline: 2 Oct 2026 - 23:30 (Europe/Madrid)
Country: Spain
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 35
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The CSIC´s Vice-presidency for International Affairs (https://www.csic.es/en/international/about-us) is seeking a Legal Affairs Officer.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the drafting, negotiation and management of international legal agreements, including EU Consortium Agreements and will be responsible for the following tasks:
- To draft legal documents, specifically LoI, MOU, EU Consortium Agreements, International Agreements and Membership Agreements.
- To manage multiple legal cases simultaneously, overseeing timelines, resources, and collaboration with research teams and foreign institutions.
- To identify and manage legal risks within research project or at organisational level.
- To negotiate and manage legal documents in accordance with the requirements of national and foreign law.
- To follow-up all the procedure from the drafting to the signature, including the management of the associated internal databases.
- To assist in informative sessions and training;
Where to apply
Website: https://www.bolsatrabajo.csic.es/bolsa_trabajo/
Requirements
Research Field: Juridical sciences » International law
Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Specific Requirements
- Applicants must be registered in the CSIC’s job bank (https://www.bolsatrabajo.csic.es/bolsa_trabajo/). The registration must be complete and it is mandatory the submission of all the necessary documents to evaluate the candidate profile.
*Once you send the online registration through the last link, you must send the generated draft (NOT send the annexes in any case), to the Labor Exchange of the CSIC State Agency, by any of these ways:
- Electronic certificate: Access using the key system to the State electronic register (new register section; is the fastest method), and by selecting in the search engine, Spanish National Research Council, electronically sign your application.
- Via post to CSIC job bank, c/Serrano 117, 28006 Madrid (very important to sign by hand).
- Final PDF in digital, signed by hand or with electronic certificate, and send it to the email account registro@csic.es
- Hand delivery at the CSIC Registry, c/Serrano 117, 28006 Madrid.
- In single registers of city councils, autonomous communities, etc.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Languages: SPANISH
Level: Good
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
- University degree in Law. Applicants with qualifications obtained abroad must be in possession of the corresponding Spanish homologation credential or, where appropriate, the corresponding certificate of equivalence to Spanish degrees
- Have a thorough knowledge of one of either English or Spanish and a satisfactory knowledge of the other language to the extent necessary for the performance of his/her duties;
- Good knowledge Office applications, especially spreadsheets (MS Excel);
- Good communication skills (experience speaking in public, to groups, or on line);
Selection process
- FIELD: Research and Innovation;
- LOCATION: Madrid, Spain;
- COMPANY/INSTITUTE: Spanish National Research Council (CSIC);
- BASE SALARY: 28.000 - 34.000 €/year approx. (14 monthly pays);
- INCORPORATION DATE: Last semester of 2026.
Additional comments
Please send your CV, copy of the academic degree and other supporting documentation of the candidate's requirements to monica.lanuza@csic.es. Reference: LEGAL - JobOffer.
The selection procedure will be in accordance with the hiring principles for Spanish public entities of publicity, merit and capacity, as well as non-discrimination and universal accessibility.
The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) is a State Agency for scientific research and technological development, aimed at is the promotion, coordination, development and dissemination of scientific and technological multidisciplinary research, in order to contribute to the progress of knowledge and economic, social and cultural development; as well as to the training of human resources dedicated to research, and the advice to public and private entities in these fields.
The Vice-presidency for International Relations (VRI) has the objective of promoting and improving scientific activities and results of the CSIC at an international level. Its highly motivated and dynamic team has multidisciplinary training and experience in European and international relations, both in the private and public sectors.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)
Country: Spain
State/Province: Madrid
City: MADRID
Postal Code: 28006
Contact
State/Province: Madrid
City: Madrid
Website: http://www.csic.es
Postal Code: 28006
E-Mail: monica.lanuza@csic.es
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