About the Firm

Clifford Chance is one of the world's leading international law firms, helping clients achieve their goals by combining the highest global standards with local expertise. As a single, fully integrated global partnership, we provide innovative legal and commercial solutions to clients across the world's key financial and business centres. With 33 offices across 22 countries, we advise clients on complex domestic and cross-border matters across a broad range of sectors, industries and practice areas. 

Our offices in Madrid (since 1980) and Barcelona (since 1993) work closely together and play an important role within the Firm's global network.

To find out more about what it is like to work in Clifford Chance in Spain, please visit the link. 

Joining Clifford Chance offers an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand experience of how Business Development and Marketing support the growth of a leading global law firm, strengthen client relationships and contribute to the delivery of strategic business objectives.

Students in the final year of a Law or Business degree are invited to apply for a Business Development & Marketing internship in our Madrid office, starting in August or September 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, updating and development of business development materials, including client presentations, brochures, website profiles.
• Maintaining client-related documents including CVs, capability statements and track records.
• Support the directory and awards submissions process, including gathering information and assisting with the preparation of submissions.
• Maintain and update targeted client lists in the Firm’s database (e.g., InterAction), ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Support with design and delivery of client events in collaboration with Events team
• Collaborating with team members, lawyers and partners to collect input for targeted business development initiatives.
• Assist with market and competitor research to help support business development projects.
• Keep abreast of market trends and developments relevant to the Firm’s strategic priorities.

To apply for this position, you must:

• Be in the final year of a Law or Business degree during the 2026/2027 academic year.
• Have a strong academic record.
• Be fluent in written and spoken English.
• Possess strong communication, organisational and analytical skills.
• Have a proactive attitude, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

For more information about our firm, please visit our dedicated Careers in Spain site.

If you meet the requirements indicated in Qualifications and are interested in the position, please apply online as directed below, answering the questions posed with care, and attaching your Curriculum Vitae, up-to-date academic transcript, cover letter, and any other documents that you consider relevant, including any certificates that confirm your current level of English and any other languages.

Selection Process

The selection process comprises the following stages:

• A video interview.
• A competency-based interview with our Human Resources team.

Internship Period

August/September 2026 – December 2026

Equal Opportunities

Under the same conditions of suitability preference will be given to candidates with disabilities of 33 per cent or higher.

At Clifford Chance we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our Firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age.  This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our Firm. Find out more here.