Employment Counsel Spain
SumUpPayments company
Barcelona, SpainSenior
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About the role
TL;DR
Provide legal advice on Spanish employment law and manage related matters.
- •SumUp is expanding its European Employment Law team with a dedicated Employment Counsel based in Barcelona to support significant growth.
- •This role will take primary responsibility for day-to-day Spanish employment law matters, collaborating with local teams and European colleagues.
- •Key Responsibilities Provide practical, day-to-day legal advice on Spanish employment law across the employee lifecycle.
- •Draft and review employment contracts, policies and other employment documentation.
- •Support Works Council consultations and collective employment matters.
- •Advise on disciplinary matters, terminations, mutual separation agreements and organisational change.
- •Manage external counsel for specialist support or litigation when needed.
- •Requirements Qualified lawyer in Spain with 3–6 years of experience, with a strong focus on Spanish employment law.
- •Experience advising HR and business stakeholders on practical, commercial matters.
- •Track record drafting employment contracts and managing employment disputes.
- •Comfort supporting Works Council relations and collective consultation processes.
- •Fluency in Spanish and English.
Required skills
Contract Management
Domain expertise
fintech
Benefits & perks
Virtual Stock Option programme, Annual L&D budget of €2000, 23 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days, Subsidised restaurant tickets, Office breakfast on Mondays, 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service, Referral Bonus
