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Business Law & Real Estate Legal Trainee - Minor Hotels Eu&Am - Madrid

Date:  Jul 7, 2026
Location: 

Madrid, ES Spain

Department:  General Secretary

 

Minor Hotels is a global hospitality group operating over 560 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas.

As a hotel owner, operator and investor, Minor Hotels fulfils the needs and desires of today’s global travellers through its diverse portfolio of 12 hotel brands – Anantara, Minor Reserve, Avani, Colbert Collection, Elewana, The Wolseley, NH, NH Collection, iStay, nhow, Oaks and Tivoli.

As part of Minor Hotels, the region of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is responsible for more than 350 properties in 30 countries and plans to grow across all segments, with a focus on its upper-upscale and luxury brands.

What will be your mission?

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas (formerly NH Hotel Group) is looking for a new Business Law & Real Estate Legal Trainee to join its Legal Department.

We are seeking a candidate who can provide legal support across different areas of law and assist the Legal Department’s lawyers with their day-to-day responsibilities.

As a Legal Trainee, you will have the opportunity to participate in both domestic and international transactions related to the expansion and management of one of the world’s leading hotel companies, working alongside in-house counsel and external advisors on corporate, real estate, commercial, and contractual matters.

What will you do?

  • Provide legal assistance and support to members of the Regional Office Legal Team on projects and day-to-day queries related to the company’s hotel portfolio and internal departments.
  • Review and draft NDAs, letters of intent, term sheets, binding offers, and other pre-contractual documentation.
  • Support hotel expansion projects from a legal perspective, including hotel openings, acquisitions, divestments, and rebranding initiatives.
  • Participate in the negotiation and review of hotel- agreements (Hotel Management Agreements, Hotel Franchise Agreements, Lease Agreements, Sale and Purchase Agreements, etc.).
  • Provide legal support on hotel expansion projects, including openings, rebranding processes, acquisitions, and hotel asset disposals.
  • Draft legal memorandums and reports on legal matters.
  • Monitor signing and closing processes of transactions.

What are we looking for?

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in law firms (particularly in and Real Estate departments) and/or in in-house legal departments will be highly valued.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A Law Degree from a reputable Spanish university.
  • A Master’s Degree in Legal Practice and/or a specialization in Commercial Law (completed or in progress) will be considered an asset.

 

PREFERRED SKILLS

  • We are looking for a proactive, motivated individual with a strong willingness to learn. The ideal candidate enjoys teamwork, is interested in working on a broad range of legal matters, and demonstrates honesty, transparency, and strong communication skills.
  • Fluency in both Spanish and English, as both languages are used daily in the workplace.
  • Experience working with legal databases and handling electronic interactions with public authorities and courts will also be considered an asset.

Why choose us?

 

At Minor Hotels Europe & Americas we are committed to shaping exciting careers worldwide and cross-cultural experiences. Our journey is fuelled by the passion and dedication of our incredible teams, who also enjoy inspiring and exclusive benefits such as:

  • Worldwide experience – diversity of 150 different nationalities.
  • Career development opportunities full of national and international challenges.
  • Wide range of training programmes to enhance your skills.
  • Wellbeing initiatives, including flexible working conditions.
  • Team member recognition programmes, including Memorable Dates.
  • Ability to make a difference through our sustainability programme and volunteering initiatives.
  • Team member rates and promotions, offering discounted rates in our hotels around the world and exclusive benefits through our corporate loyalty programme.

 

 

 

Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply now!

 

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is dedicated to fostering an inclusive working environment where every individual is valued and equally encouraged. We warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds and abilities.

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