VHIR is offering a position for a New Graduate Lawyer
in training to support the Legal Unit. The Legal Unit ensures
regulatory compliance across all institutional activities, with a
particular focus on biomedical research projects and intellectual
property (IP). Its main objectives are to provide legal guidance on
regulatory developments affecting biomedical research and the
transfer of research results to society, while supporting VHIR’s
scientific community, services and operational units. Main
responsibilities and duties: Manage administrative and contractual
documentation, enabling the Unit’s lawyers to focus on specialised
legal matters; Support the Unit’s lawyers with a variety of tasks
as required; Prepare documents and communications based on
instructions provided; Manage and maintain the Unit’s documentation
and filing system. Education and qualifications: Required: Law
Degree. Desirable: Master’s Degree; The Degree and/or Master’s
Degree must have been completed within the last three years.
Experience and knowledge: Required: Ability to work effectively as
part of a team; Professional fluency in Catalan, Spanish and
English, both written and spoken. Labour conditions: Working hours
: Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Starting date : October 2026.
Gross annual salary : Remuneration will be determined by
experience, skills and responsibilities and aligned with the
Collective Agreement pay scale. Contract type : Specific contract
for the acquisition of professional experience. Contract duration:
1 year. What can we offer? Incorporation into the Vall d’Hebron
Research Institute (VHIR) , a public sector institution that
promotes and develops biomedical research,
innovation and teaching
at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the largest hospital
in Barcelona and the largest within the Catalan Institute of Health
(ICS) . A dynamic scientific environment of excellence , where
cutting-edge biomedical projects are continuously developed.
Continuous learning and career development pathways . Flexible
working hours . 23 days of annual leave plus 9 personal days .
Adaptable remuneration programme , including meal vouchers, health
insurance, transport and more. Corporate benefits platform ,
offering significant discounts on travel, culture, technology,
gastronomy, sports and more. Healthy offering– “Feel Good, Feel
VHIR” : VHIR’s wellbeing programme offers a variety of activities
to help staff thrive—physically, mentally, and socially. Through
four pillars—Feel Well, Feel Connected, Feel Empowered, Feel
Welcomed—it fosters health, growth, and community. International
mobility support (Welcome Services) : we aim to make your arrival
in Barcelona smooth and pleasant by providing city information,
guidance on required procedures, access to the International
Welcome Desk, family support and assistance with finding
accommodation. Deadline to apply: 01-10-2026 How We Hire:
Pre-selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on their skills,
qualifications,
and relevant experience as outlined in their CVs.
Interviews: Meetings may be held with Talent Acquisition and/or the
hiring manager. Practical assessment: Depending on the role,
candidates may complete a case study, technical task, presentation,
or written exercise, on-site or remotely. Checks: Education,
references, and other job-related verifications may be carried out.
Job offer: The selected candidate receives a formal job offer upon
successful completion of the process. VHIR embraces Equality and
Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring
inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training,
and management for all staff within the organisation, regardless of
gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender
identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or
ethnicity. Information on Personal Data Protection: Data
Controller: Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron Institut
de Recerca -VHIR-. Purpose: Personnel selection. Legal Basis: Your
consent. Data retention period: One year. If you are selected, as
long as the employment relationship is in force and legal
responsibilities may arise. Data sharing: Does not occur, except
for communications necessary to fulfill the purpose and those
required by law to public and private bodies. Rights: You can
access, rectify, delete, object to, and limit the processing of
data, as well as request data portability where applicable, by
contacting
[email protected] . DPO:
[email protected] . More
information can be found here . Data Protection Authority:
APDCAT
📌 New Graduate Lawyer (Cataluña)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Cataluña