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At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dreamof .

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the worldandnamed one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

• A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry .

Intern, IBERIA Region

This Intern’s primary role will be to support on a variety of commercial legal matters across the Iberia region as well as corporate matters in Spain, in collaboration with more senior colleagues. The position will be based in Madrid, Spain and will report to the Head of Legal Iberia. The role will be on a full-time basis.

Role:

Individual to provide secretarial support to the Counsel in Iberia Region as well as basic legal advice mainly in relation to commercial agreements, also on occasion for specific projects elsewhere in the EMEA region. The intern will also have an active role in updating the contents of the legal sharepoint.

What you will learn with us during the internship:

• Draft, prepare, proof, edit and review contracts based on standard Abbott contract templates in collaboration with Legal Counsel

• Handling of corporate files

• In coordination with external counsel and notaries as well as Legal Counsels manage and handle corporate files of all the Abbott legal entities in Spain including support of co-determined supervisory boards. Respond to requests from internal and external auditors

• Negotiate standard agreements including standard terms and conditions through resolution directly with internal clients and outside partners; complex legal issues will be escalated to Legal Counsels

• Organize the secretarial work of the International Legal Department in Spain independently; inter alia organize the filing of legal documents, handle incoming and outgoing mail, coordinate purchase of necessary office equipment and tracking of invoices of external counsels

• Manage internal and external correspondence in Spanish and English language

• Organization of meetings, legal trainings and conferences

• Support Legal Counsels in their daily work, e.g. by assisting with the preparation of presentations and training material, collecting information for reporting to Legal Management

• Conduct legal research for Legal Counsels on different legal topics as required for responses to legal questions and as necessary to inform the business on recent legal developments. Assist with scanning the legal environment for planned new laws relevant for the business

• Special projects or project management as needed

Position Scope:

• Advises Legal Counsel of project developments and matters in a timely manner

• Supports Legal Counsels in their daily work

Minimum Education:

Law Degree from a Spanish University or comparable education

Essential:

• Good communication skills (verbal and written) and attention to detail

• Excellent time management with strong attention to detail and follow up skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• The ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy

• Knowledge of MS-Office, Outlook

• Fluent Spanish language skills; strong English language skills, skills in Portuguese is a plus

The individual needs to be highly motivated and enthusiastic with demonstrated initiative, adaptability and integrity, with strong communication skills. A cultural sensitivity to have an experience in a multi-national company is required

Languages: Spanish/English

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

We ask for your understanding that we only consider online applications via our online application portal. Applications by email or post cannot be processed. Original documents will not be returned. 

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com