About BSC The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain. It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe), and is now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe. The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies in order to facilitate scientific progress. BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D; into both computer and computational science (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries.

Job Reference 426_26_MNG_L_LO Position Legal Officer Closing Date Saturday, 31 October, 2026 Reference: 426_26_MNG_L_LO Job title: Legal Officer About BSC The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain. It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe), and is now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe. The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies in order to facilitate scientific progress. BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D; into both computer and computational science (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries.



Look At The BSC Experience BSC-CNS YouTube Channel Let's stay connected with BSC Folks We are particularly interested for this role in the strengths and lived experiences of women and underrepresented groups to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights in science and IT research. In instances of equal merit, the incorporation of the under-represented sex will be favoured. We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences. If you consider that you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to continue applying for the job offer. We value diversity of experiences and skills, and you could bring unique perspectives to our team. Context And Mission BSC-CNS, a leading research organization, is seeking a highly motivated and talented Junior Lawyer to join our legal team. The adecuado candidate will have a strong background in reviewing contracts and/or agreements and a deep understanding of administrative law and intellectual property law. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly talented legal professional to gain experience and develop their skills in a dynamic and innovative environment. You will also work closely with other members of the legal team under the supervision of the General Counsel within the Management Department.



Key Duties

- Structure, draft, and negotiate agreements for various non-commercial partnerships, including grants, collaboration agreements and consortium agreements, non-disclosure agreements. Review, draft, and negotiate research contracts, master services agreements, framework agreements and similar documents.
- Provide advice on administrative law, including grants, collaboration agreements, public procurement law and science law.
- Offer legal counsel and guidance on intellectual property matters such as open source, data mining, artificial intelligence, trade secrets, academic and commercial licenses, as well as Creative Commons licenses.
- Draft internal guidelines policies and create procedures and process efficiencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
- Advise the different departments on legal queries as needed, including summarising and communicating legal concepts and helping assess different levels of legal risk.
- Conduct seminars and trainings on administrative and IP law.
- Advice on personal data and data sharing.
- And other legal tasks requested by the General Counsel as needed.

Requirements

- Education
- Degree in Law

- Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience

- 1 - 2 years of experience as a practicing lawyer in a similar role.
- Fluency in English, Spanish, and Catalan is essential (both speaking and writing).
- Excellent skills in Microsoft office and Power Point.
- Knowledge and experience in administrative law

- Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience

- Prior in-house experience at

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