Organisation/Company DIPC - Donostia International Physics Center Research Field Juridical sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 11 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38,5 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 ROLE:

Functions, among others:

- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documentation for the DIPC, including contracts, collaboration agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other agreements with universities, research centres, companies and national and international entities.
- Providing legal support on personal data protection, including reviewing clauses, forms, procedures and contracts, and responding to internal queries.
- Advising on and reviewing intellectual and industrial property agreements, including ownership, protection and use of research results, software, publications and licences.
- Providing support on matters relating to the legal framework for foundations, the articles of association, and the operation of the DIPC s governing bodies.
- Analysing and applying the legal framework governing research, including the Science Act, in matters related to the centre s activities.
- Working with the Projects Department on the legal analysis of funding rules and calls for proposals, consortium agreements, and other terms and obligations associated with research projects.




- Contributing to the development and monitoring of compliance policies and procedures, including identifying compliance risks, preventing and managing conflicts of interest, and preparing internal documentation.
- Providing legal support to other departments of the centre, in coordination with external legal advisers.
- Monitoring regulatory developments relevant to the DIPC and proposing updates to internal documents and procedures.
- Managing legal matters relating to public procurement, including drafting and reviewing tender specifications, contracts and other procurement-file documents, as well as handling issues arising during procurement procedures and contract performance, in collaboration with the Public Procurement Manager.
- Tax matters relating to the foundation, research, knowledge transfer and international mobility of individuals.

Requirements

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.

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC) Country Spain City Donostia - San Sebastian Postal Code E-20018 Street Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal, 4

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📌 Legal department manager position (España)
🏢 DIPC - Donostia International Physics Center
📍 España