Application deadline: 8 October 2025 at 18:00 (Barcelona time)
Who are we?
EIT Urban Mobility is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union and Europe's largest network for transport innovation in cities.
Our mission is to accelerate change towards a sustainable model of urban mobility and liveable urban spaces. We connect public and private actors and provide them with access to markets, talent, finance and knowledge.
Using cities as living labs, our industry, research and university partners will demonstrate how new technologies can work to solve real problems in real cities by transporting people, goods and waste in smarter ways.
Join our team and be part of the change
Be part of a team where:
EIT Urban Mobility is a private company that manages public and private funds deployed to accelerate the sustainable mobility transition in cities,operating across Europe.
EIT Urban Mobility is formed by a main legal entity (established in Barcelona) and its affiliates, which are hubs established in Barcelona, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Prague and Munich and a foundation. The sole shareholder of EIT Urban Mobility is a non-profit Association based in Barcelona.
Our organization has a mix of blended interests and challenges stemming from both public and private legal frameworks with the aim to be financially sustainable in order to ensure a long-lasting ecosystem. Such complex legal personality is part of the DNA of this company. And we like it. We want to find bright minds who like their profession and help EIT Urban Mobility to accomplish its mission.
Our team of lawyers is growing and is permanently working with thematic areas to support them with the conclusion of contracts (service agreements, grant agreements, investment contracts, commercial contracts, etc.).
The Legal team supports the following areas and their projects activities:
* Thematic Areas (Innovation, Impact Ventures, Communications, Academy, Ecosystem & Stakeholders).
* Innovation Hubs (North, Central, South, West and East).
* Governing Boards of EIT UM (KIC LE, Foundation, Association, etc.).
* Operations team (Procurement, Privacy, IP, grant programme management, Tech, etc.)
We are looking for a talented and motivated lawyer who wants to practice law differently. We are looking for someone who excels technically and also has a keen commercial sense. You will have the opportunity to advise and support projects that are funded to transform cities and urban areas into more livable places.
We understand that who you are personally matters just as much as who you are professionally. We are a small legal team, which will allow you to work with all its members. Providing an inclusive work environment is a core part of who we are as a business but also as a human team.. This is a great opportunity for professionals that want to learn from a wide range of legal areas and develop skills in a truly in-house position. The experience will truly help you to build a solid base in your emerging career.
We expect you will have an interest in helping our team work more efficiently, including developing processes to help us manage our legal and technology workstreams.
Last (but certainly not least) you will enjoy working in a stimulating, diverse and intellectually challenging environment where multi-disciplinary collaboration is essential to completing projects and achieving results for our very international community.
Main role of the Junior Legal Officer
The successful candidate will be part of the Legal team and play a pivotal role in:
* Contract law:
* Draft, negotiate and review commercial contracts (service agreements, commercial agreements, NDAs, etc.).
* Prepare and review financial support agreements.
* Assist in the implementation of contract lifecycle processes to improve the Legal Team's efficiency.
* IP:
* Advise on IP strategies in innovative consortiums and start-ups, creating and maintaining commercial opportunities and ensuring compliance with global privacy regulations such as GDPR and other applicable laws.
* Conduct basic IP analysis and research for innovative startups and Horizon Europe funded projects.
* Provide administrative and legal support in IP rights registrations (trademarks, designs, etc.).
* Support implementation of IP governance and strategy, handling of IP documentation and record-keeping.
* Support in drafting and negotiating IP-related contracts and consortium agreements.
* Assist with IP audits, checklists, and training materials.
* Data Protection:
* Help draft and review privacy-related documentation (policies, JCAs, DPAs, RoPAs, etc.).
* Support data protection compliance actions under laws like GDPR and other relevant regulations.
* Assist with privacy audits, checklists, and training materials.
* Provide responsive, pragmatic, solution-oriented counseling ensuring the strategic objectives of internal areas while protecting EIT UM's overall interests and reputation in accordance to ethical and legal standards in an anti-fraud culture.
* Improve and review our templates.
* Monitor changes in EU legislation and any relevant applicable laws, analyze impact and propose solutions to the business.
* Compliance
* Support in drafting and update internal policies.
* Support in preparation of trainings.
* Governance
* Support in preparation of general assemblies and shareholders meetings.
* Support in drafting the relevant minutes and other necessary corporate document preparation and execution.
* Other support to the Legal team in other areas where assistance may be requested.
The Junior Legal officer will report to and work under the supervision of the two senior Legal Officers of the Legal Team, and will engaged with the weekly team meetings with the Legal Director.
What you will bring along the way:
An ideal candidate will strive to generate positive environmental and social impact in line with EIT Urban Mobility's mission.
Must-have:
* At least 1-2 years' experience in the legal department of a company and/or reputed law firm with proven experience.
* Degree in Law in an EU Member State.
* IP and GDPR knowledge is a must.
* Native or very fluent in English, both oral and written.
* General experience gained in drafting/reviewing & negotiating commercial agreements and IP-related contracts.
* Ability to provide practical legal advice and support with a professionalism in a fast-paced environment and to establish a high degree of credibility, respect and trust at all levels.
* Strong commercial understanding, and excellent business interpersonal skills.
* Motivation to work in fast-moving, innovative, and sometimes ambiguous environments.
* Team player who can work independently.
* Well-organized and structured.
* Pro-active and hands-on.
* Sense of urgency.
* Well-developed communication skills.
* Attention to details.
* Ethics.
* Confidentiality duty.
Nice-to-have:
* Other EU languages (especially Catalan or Spanish).
* Experience working with Horizon Europe granted or granting entities.
* Experience in public procurement.
What's in it for you:
* Work in an international environment with a company culture focused on empowerment, thriving and continuous growth.
* Work within a multidisciplinary team and develop expertise in the field of urban mobility.
* Participate in webinars and online courses to enhance knowledge and skills.
* Join a creative and diverse team of highly driven individuals that take out-of-the-box thinking to another level.
* Strike the right Work-life balance: On top of the flexible hours and remote working options and facilities, you will be granted 27 days of paid time-off to rest and re-energise.
* A yearly training catalogue to support your career development.
* A tax benefit powered by Cobee, allowing you to save on your personal income tax.
* A Private health insurance borne by the Company.
* Work in a modern, flexible and collaborative workspace, located in the 22@ area.
* Bike to work and park safely in our premises.
Kindly note that this is a permanent and full-time position, and it is based in Barcelona.
Possibility to work from home 2 days a week.
No relocation expenses are granted.
Application Process:
General Conditions:
By the closing date of this call candidates must:
* be a national of an EU Member State or have a working permit valid to work in Spain;
* enjoy their full rights as citizens;
If you are interested this position, please complete and submit your application before the deadline on our online application platform: BambooHR.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
At EIT Urban Mobility, we value and celebrate diversity in every aspect of life and believe that everyone deserves an equal chance to succeed.
Here we value your talents, skills and experiences, and do not discriminate on any basis –whether it be disabilities or other special needs, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, language, political affiliation, property, marital status or any other irrelevant factor.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can feel comfortable and thrive.
DATA PROTECTION DISCLAIMER
Your personal data will be processed with utmost care by the EIT KIC URBAN MOBILITY, S.L. or its subsidiaries.
The said processing will allow us to manage the recruitment of the offered positions, and more specifically:
* to enable you to submit your CV to apply for specific jobs;
* to match your details with the job vacancies and to eventually contact you;
* to retain your details and notify you about future job opportunities similar to the specific role for which you have contacted us;
* to answer your enquiries.
[1] Only qualifications issued by an EU Member State authorities and qualifications recognised as equivalent by the relevant EU Member State authorities will be accepted.