Organisation/Company Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC) Research Field Juridical sciences Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 11 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 16 Nov 2026 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 Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC) is looking for candidates to hire a graduate for the position of Legal Department Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the DIPC’s legal affairs, providing cross-functional support to the centre’s various departments.

Requirements Research Field Juridical sciences Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Experience providing legal advice to

research centres , universities, foundations or other public-sector entities.

Postgraduate or specialist training in

data protection ,

intellectual and industrial property, compliance, public procurement or research law.

Experience and knowledge in personal data protection, particularly the GDPR and

Spain’s Organic Law on Personal Data Protection

and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD).

Experience and knowledge in

intellectual and industrial property

and in agreements relating to research results and knowledge transfer.

Experience drafting and negotiating

international contracts and agreements.

Knowledge of the legal framework governing

foundations

and their governing bodies.

Knowledge of the

Science Act

and the regulatory framework applicable to

research activities.

Experience in the

legal analysis of funding schemes ,

grants





and research projects, including consortium agreements.

Experience developing and monitoring

compliance policies and procedures.

Knowledge of Spain’s Public Procurement Contracts Act and experience in public procurement.

Proficiency in office software and document management tools.

Specific Requirements

Ability to analyse legal issues and formulate clear, practical proposals.

Autonomy, initiative, and the ability to organise work and set priorities.

Meticulousness in drafting and reviewing documents, and ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with different departments.

Ability to communicate effectively with research staff, department heads, partner institutions, funding bodies and external legal advisers.

Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

Willingness to undertake a range of tasks involving different functions and levels of responsibility.

Availability to start

immediately.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information Joining a Research Centre of international relevance.

Full-time permanent contract with approximate start date16 November 2026.

Selection process

Applications will be evaluated by a Committee appointed by the Director of the DIPC according to the following criteria (with the weighting in percentage of the final score indicated in brackets):

CV of the candidate (50%)

Personal interview (40%)

In order to pass to the personal interview phase, it will be necessary to obtain a minimum of 40 out of 60 in the evaluation of the CV and cover letter. Likewise, those profiles that, in the committee's opinion, do not meet any of the requirements for the job position will not be evaluated.

The final resolution of the selection process will be published on the DIPC website as soon as possible.

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📌 Legal Department Manager position (Madrid)
🏢 Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC)
📍 Madrid