Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of June 24, 2026, from the Madrid City Council |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | July 7, 2026 |
| Effective date | July 7, 2026 |
| Positions announced | 7 Municipal Counsel positions |
| Type | Open opposition |
| Scale | Special Administration, Technical subscale |
| Regulatory bases | Official Bulletin of the Madrid City Council no. 10148, of June 16, 2026 |
| Application deadline start | July 8, 2026 |
| Application deadline duration | 20 business days from July 8, 2026 |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Year | 2026 |
The Madrid City Council announces 7 Municipal Counsel positions through open opposition, classified in the Special Administration scale, Technical subscale. The resolution, dated June 24, 2026, was published in the BOE on July 7, 2026, which activates the application deadline calculation.
These are technical-legal positions with legal advisory functions to the Madrid city council. For legal professionals seeking access to municipal public employment in Madrid, this announcement represents a direct opportunity in one of Spain's largest city councils.
What does this announcement establish?
The Resolution of June 24, 2026 from the Madrid City Council announces an open opposition selection process to fill 7 Municipal Counsel positions. The essential aspects of the process are:
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Position name | Municipal Counsel |
| Number of positions | 7 |
| Access system | Open opposition |
| Scale | Special Administration |
| Subscale | Technical |
| Functions | Legal advisory to the Madrid City Council |
| Regulatory bases | BOAM no. 10148, of June 16, 2026 |
| Publication of subsequent announcements | As provided in the bases themselves |
The complete regulatory bases—which include qualification requirements, the full curriculum and all process conditions—should be consulted directly in the Official Bulletin of the Madrid City Council no. 10148, published on June 16, 2026. Subsequent announcements of the selection process (lists of admitted candidates, exam dates, etc.) will be published as established in said bases.
Economic and operational impact
For applicants, obtaining a Municipal Counsel position in the Madrid City Council means joining one of the most relevant technical-legal bodies of Spanish local administration. The positions are classified in the Special Administration scale, Technical subscale, which implies compensation and conditions specific to senior technical bodies of local public service.
From an operational perspective, the process is open opposition: there is no internal rotation reserve or internal promotion in this specific announcement. Any legal professional who meets the qualification requirements established in the bases can compete on equal terms.
The deadline of 20 business days from July 8, 2026 is the available margin for submitting the application. After that deadline, no late applications will be accepted.
Who does it affect?
- Law graduates and degree holders who wish to access municipal public employment in Madrid.
- Active legal professionals in the private sector or other administrations who want to consolidate their careers in local public service.
- Opposition candidates already preparing administrative law, local law or constitutional law curricula oriented to public administration.
- Lawyers and legal advisors interested in institutional legal advisory functions in the Madrid City Council.
- Academies and opposition preparation instructors who need to update their training offerings with this announcement.
Practical example
A legal professional with a Law Degree (or Law Degree) who meets the qualification requirements set in the BOAM no. 10148 bases can submit their application starting July 8, 2026. They have 20 business days to do so, which places the deadline closure approximately at the end of July or beginning of August 2026, depending on the business days calendar.
Once the application is submitted, announcements about lists of admitted candidates, dates and location of the exercises will be published as provided in the regulatory bases themselves. Therefore, the applicant must periodically check the BOAM and official Madrid City Council channels to not miss any process communication.
If the applicant passes the selection process, they will join as Municipal Counsel in the Special Administration scale, Technical subscale, with legal advisory functions to the Madrid city council.
What should applicants do now?
- Consult the complete bases in the Official Bulletin of the Madrid City Council no. 10148, of June 16, 2026, to verify qualification requirements, curriculum and process conditions.
- Verify compliance with required requirements established in the bases before submitting the application, especially the required academic qualifications.
- Submit the application within the deadline: 20 business days counted from July 8, 2026. Applications submitted outside the deadline will not be accepted.
- Follow subsequent process announcements through the BOAM and official Madrid City Council channels, as selection process communications will be published as provided in the bases.
- Prepare supporting documentation required by the bases (qualifications, ID, registration fees if applicable, etc.) to have it ready before the deadline closes.
Frequently asked questions
How many Municipal Counsel positions does the Madrid City Council announce in 2026?
The Madrid City Council announces 7 Municipal Counsel positions through open opposition, classified in the Special Administration scale, Technical subscale. The announcement resolution was published in the BOE on July 7, 2026.
What is the deadline for submitting applications for Municipal Counsel positions in Madrid?
The application submission deadline is 20 business days counted from the day following publication of the resolution in the BOE, that is, from July 8, 2026. Applications submitted outside that deadline will not be accepted.
Where are the bases for the Municipal Counsel opposition of the Madrid City Council?
The complete regulatory bases—with qualification requirements, curriculum and all process conditions—were published in the Official Bulletin of the Madrid City Council no. 10148, of June 16, 2026. It is essential to consult them before submitting the application.
What qualifications are needed to apply for Municipal Counsel in Madrid?
The specific qualification requirements are included in the regulatory bases published in the BOAM no. 10148 of June 16, 2026. The positions are of a technical-legal nature, so they are oriented to legal professionals and law graduates or degree holders, but the exact requirements must be verified in the official bases.
How do I find out about exam dates and lists of admitted candidates for this opposition?
Subsequent announcements of the selection process—lists of admitted candidates, dates and location of exercises—will be published as provided in the regulatory bases themselves of BOAM no. 10148. It is necessary to monitor the Official Bulletin of the Madrid City Council and the official channels of the Madrid city council.
Official source
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Notice: This article is purely informational in nature and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-14689