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Based in Madrid, the Director of Administration will be responsible for leading the development and ongoing management of our Madrid office. This is a unique opportunity to play a foundational role in shaping Gibson Dunn’s Madrid office, working within a leading global law firm and contributing to its continued international growth.
This is a hands‑on leadership role at a critical stage of the office’s development, requiring a candidate who can operate effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing operational infrastructure, supporting the integration of lawyers and staff, and ensuring alignment with the Firm’s global standards.
The role reports to the Director/Chief of International Operations and the Partner‑in‑Charge and works closely with senior stakeholders across the Firm.
Our newly established Madrid office will be the Firm’s 23rd office representing our continued growth in Europe.
Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities range from managing day‑to‑day business issues to longer term projects and strategic planning. Working closely with the Partner‑In‑Charge and Firm departments to support the development and implementation of suitable strategies for the business, the Director of Administration:
Office Leadership & Operations
Lead the day‑to‑day management and ongoing development of the Madrid office
Establish and implement efficient processes, systems,



and workflows aligned with firmwide standards
Ensure delivery of high‑quality support to lawyers and clients
Act as a key liaison between the Madrid office and global business functions
People & Culture
Oversee all aspects of HR, including payroll, benefits, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations
Support the integration of lateral hires and new teams
Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture in a newly established office
Act as a trusted advisor to partners and staff
Regulatory & Compliance
Ensure compliance with Spanish employment law and local regulatory requirements applicable to law firms
Partner with internal teams on governance, risk, and compliance matters
Finance & Vendors
Manage the office budget in coordination with Finance
Establish and manage local vendor relationships
Drive cost efficiency while maintaining service quality
Oversee office space, facilities, and ongoing workplace needs
Support office expansion, including fit‑out, relocation and space planning as the team grows
Projects & xhfqzwm Growth
Lead and contribute to local and global initiatives
Support the continued growth and scaling of the Madrid office
Qualifications
Hands‑on, pragmatic, and solutions‑oriented
Comfortable managing ambiguity and change
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
High level of professionalism and sound judgment
Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution
Experience
10+ years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within legal or professional services
Experience in setting up or scaling operations, ideally in a new office or market entry environment
Strong knowledge of Spanish employment law and local business practices
Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate with senior stakeholders
Fluent in Spanish and English
Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.
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📌 Director Of Administration (Madrid)
🏢 Gibson Dunn
📍 Madrid