IPC is a fintech company that focuses on the human element. With a global presence, we support local markets with our advanced cloud-based trading communications and managed connectivity solutions.
Through our portfolio of communications and connectivity solutions, we focus on solving business challenges and adapting to regulatory changes in the fast-paced global financial markets. This enables our clients to maintain consistent market access, a strong competitive advantage, and enhanced operational efficiency.
Join a team that is dedicated to delivering groundbreaking products and making a significant impact on our clients' success.
TITLE:Legal Intern
DEPARTMENT:Legal
REPORTING TO: Deputy General Counsel
OFFICE LOCATION: Madrid, Spain
Empowering Innovation, Shaping Futures
Overview of the Global Internship Program:
Our 2025 Global Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students and recent graduates with hands-on experience in their field of study, offering professional growth, mentorship, and valuable networking opportunities.
1. Professional Growth: You will gain hands-on experience in your field of study, which will be invaluable for your professional development.
2. Mentorship: You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, gaining insights and guidance that will benefit your career.
3. Networking: Being part of our organization will allow you to build a network of contacts within the industry, aiding your future career prospects.
4. Skill Development: You will enhance both technical and interpersonal skills through targeted training sessions.
What does the internship program entail?
Join a group of diverse, hardworking team players, where a cultural fit is someone smart, ambitious and willing to learn. This internship will provide exposure to a wide array of areas of law relevant to IPC´s global business, across dozens of countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Americas.
You will report directly into the Associate General Counsel for EMEA, and you will have exposure to various business internal stakeholders.
You will assist on a diverse and varied in house role, working for a market leading financial technology company.
5. Assist on reviewing and advising in respect of a variety of agreements with support and supervision of the broader legal team including:
6. Confidential agreements
7. Supplier agreements
8. Distribution agreements
9. Sales Order Forms
10. Assist on responding to the legal aspects in tender responses with support and supervision of the broader legal team.
11. Assist on a diverse and varied in house role, working for a market leading financial technology company.
12. Liaise with the global legal team in EMEA and APAC and comply with any requests with support and supervision of the broader legal team.
13. Assist on company secretarial workload.
14. Supporting the legal team with organising agreements, data protection and other matters.
15. Opportunity for practical learning in the areas of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
16. Opportunity to work directly with an international legal team.
17. Exposure to an exciting ecosystem of telecommunications and network services.
How You Will Make an Impact:
18. Show Your Enthusiasm: Your motivation and eagerness to learn will bring positive energy to our team.
19. Take Initiative: Don’t be afraid to propose new ideas and solutions. Your fresh perspective can make a real difference.
20. Collaborate Actively: Work closely with your teammates, sharing insights and supporting each other to achieve common goals.
21. Be Proactive: Ask questions and seek opportunities to take on new tasks and challenges.
22. Demonstrate Commitment: Show your dedication to the projects you work on, contributing your best effort.
23. Enhance Team Dynamics: Your positive attitude and willingness to help will foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
24. Learn and Grow: Take advantage of every learning opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge.
25. Adapt and Innovate: Be open to new ways of working and embrace changes that can lead to improvements.
Essential Skills and Experience to be Successful in the Role:
26. Law bachelor’s degree (be in your last year of the Degree)
27. High level of English
28. Highly passionate about the world of fintech
29. Highly motivated and ambition for professional development
30. Problem-solver with a pro-business approach
31. Well-organized person
Curious about what we offer?
32. 13 weeks full-time paid internship filled with exciting events and initiatives
33. Access to LinkedIn Learning
34. Access to IPC University
35. Improve your technical and soft skills through integrated training and development workshops
36. Gain invaluable exposure to leadership and the corporate environment
37. Build lasting connections through networking and relationship-building opportunities
38. Connect with your peers through exciting social events
Additional Information:
At IPC, we believe that hybrid working creates an inclusive, flexible environment where employees can perform at their best, and teams can collaborate, innovate, and celebrate successes together. We spend around 60% of our time in the office and around 40% of our time working remotely. Some individuals may be required to work from the office or client sites more than 60% of the time, if required by their role and/or client needs.
Your precise work schedule will be determined by you, your Line Manager and HR before commencement of your internship program with IPC.
IPC’s Work Culture:
The IPC work culture is one that fosters inclusion, prioritizes innovation, and maximizes potential. We are a global ecosystem, full of diverse people that together made IPC what it is today.
Our strength as an organization is the sum of our different backgrounds, perspectives, skills and geographies; supported by an ironclad commitment to constructive dialogue and open-mindedness.
We live and breathe our commitment to innovation by embracing bold ideas, seizing new opportunities and striving for excellence. Our people have continued to deliver ground-breaking solutions to our clients for over 50 years.