Legal Intern

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Job Summary: Law student intern to support the legal department of a multinational publishing house, with a focus on contracts and systems. Key Highlights: 1. Legal support in the multinational publishing sector 2. Knowledge of international and complex contract workflows 3. Development in corporate law, compliance, and IP **Start Date:** January 2026 **Location:** Madrid – Hybrid Model **About Springer Nature Group:** Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians, and other professionals. Every day, around the world, our imprints, books, journals, platforms, and technological solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years, our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge for these communities, and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that foundational knowledge can be found, verified, understood, and used by our communities—enabling them to improve outcomes, advance progress, and benefit future generations. Visit group.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature / @SpringerNatureGroup. **About Macmillan Education:** Macmillan Education provides world-class classroom content in the most relevant, engaging, and flexible formats to support students, teachers, and institutions throughout lifelong learning. Visit macmillaneducation.com and follow @MacmillanEducation / @MacmillanELT. **About the Role:** Are you a final-year law student or pursuing a Master’s degree? Would you like to support the legal department of a multinational publishing company? We are seeking a student intern to provide temporary support for the 2026 campaign, contracts, and systems—with the opportunity to also gain familiarity with international and complex contract workflows. **Key Responsibilities:** Introduce the intern to the publishing market, the company, its competencies, its business, its procedures (stakeholders), and its legal processes related to the following areas: * Corporate law. * Local and global compliance system: support in implementing policies and risk-control tools. * Assistance in drafting contracts with clients and participation in negotiation processes and the company’s contractual management. * Support in drafting publishing and editorial services agreements. * Support for the procurement and general services team. * Learn to use legal databases: Service Management Systems and Document Management Systems. * Support internal client liaison (sales/commercial team – editorial team/authors). * Legal disciplines: civil law, commercial law, intellectual property, personal data protection, private international law, administrative law. **Experience, Skills and Qualifications:** * University studies in law; dual degree in Business Administration & Economics (ADE) or international contracting is advantageous. * English language proficiency at B2+ level, both written and spoken. * Advanced Excel. * IT skills. * Interest in intellectual property law. * Attention to detail. * Team player with a positive attitude. At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress—and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can thrive. If you have any accessibility needs related to disability, neurodivergence, or a chronic condition, please contact us at EMEACareers@springernature.com so we can make all necessary accommodations. For more information about career opportunities at Springer Nature, visit: https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers/ #LI-LG1