Legal Counsel Intern - Portugal & Spain 🇵🇹🇪🇸

Our mission and customers: We are creating the freedom for SMEs to succeed by delivering Europe's leading finance workspace with banking at its core, augmented by financial tools. We are proud to be rated 4.8 on Trustpilot, based on 55,000+ reviews. Our culture puts customer satisfaction at the core of what we do, as proven by our Net Promoter Score of 75. Our journey: Founded in 2017 by Alexandre and Steve, Qonto has grown to 1,600+ Qontoers serving over 600,000+ customers across 8 European countries. We have been profitable since 2023, and we are just getting started. Our beliefs: We hire for skills and potential. With 80+ nationalities, 45% women, of which 56% of women in our leadership team, diversity isn't a program; It's who we are. We've built a discrimination-free hiring process because the best teams are built on merit. AI at Qonto: AI is deeply embedded in how we work (here) - Every Qontoer gets unlimited access to the best AI tools. We want people who experiment without waiting for permission, push AI beyond the obvious, know when to trust it, and when to question it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join us as a Legal Counsel Intern to support our Spanish 🇪🇸 and Portuguese 🇵🇹 market operations and help shape Qonto's legal framework in Spain and Portugal, in the Paris or Barcelona office. You will support Maddalena Malzanni our Legal Counsel for Spain and Portugal, to provide high-quality, risk-focused legal advice across commercial areas and work closely with external law firms and manage administrative tasks to ensure smooth legal operations. 📍 Location: Paris preferred. Open to Barcelona. 👩‍💻🧑‍💻 As a Legal Counsel Intern at Qonto, you will Draft, review, and analyze contractual documentation for new products, such as Pay Later and Tap to Pay. Support legal aspects of marketing campaigns, partnerships, and procurement requests for the Spanish and Portuguese market. Assist in conducting legal research and providing insights on Spanish and Portuguese regulatory requirements. Collaborate with external law firms and internal teams to ensure smooth legal operations. Participate in product launches to ensure full compliance with Spanish and Portuguese banking law. Reply to customer claims and analyze litigation that might affect Qonto. 🤔 What you can expect Market/Team Context: You'll be part of Qonto's legal team during an exciting and challenging phase to scale in Spain and Portugal, working directly with our Spanish and Portuguese Legal Counsel on various strategic projects. Mentorship & Growth: Daily meetings and weekly one-on-one sessions with Maddalena, who will provide comprehensive onboarding and guidance. Learning Environment: Exposure to both product and commercial legal work, with opportunities to develop expertise in fintech regulations. Tools & Resources: Access to legal databases including an AI legal tool, contract management systems, and collaboration tools used by Qonto's legal team. Development Path: A structured six-month program designed to help you become increasingly autonomous in managing legal tasks. 🏅 About You Education: You have completed your Bachelor's law degree in Spain or Portugal. Ideally, you have exposure to both legal systems through a double degree program, Erasmus exchange, or study abroad experience in the other country. Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of both Spanish and Portuguese commercial law and contract law. Familiarity with banking regulations in Iberian markets is highly valued. Language Skills: Native or fluent proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese, and English. Analytical Mindset: Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide clear, practical solutions. Organization: Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively. 🤝 About your future manager You'll work with Maddalena, who currently manages legal responsibilities for Qonto's Spanish and Portuguese market. They bring extensive experience in both product and commercial legal work, handling everything from new product launches to marketing partnerships. Their mentorship approach focuses on providing comprehensive guidance while encouraging gradual autonomy, making this an ideal opportunity for professional growth in fintech law.