Junior Legal Counsel, Barcelona

畅敲潭整; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the global work revolution, where you will tackle complex challenges in employment law and compliance. This role offers the chance to work closely with a dynamic team, providing essential legal counsel and support to ensure adherence to local employment laws. With a commitment to inclusivity and a diverse workplace, you will contribute to the development of innovative processes that streamline operations. If you are proactive, adaptable, and eager to grow professionally, this opportunity is perfect for you in a rapidly evolving industry.

Servicios

Stock grant opportunities

Flexible remote work options

WeWork access

Formación

• 2-5 years’ experience in employment law and compliance.
• Fluency in English, Spanish, and Catalan is required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide daily advice on employment laws and regulations.
• Draft and review employment agreements and handbooks.

Conocimientos

Spanish employment law expertise

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in Catalan

Written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proactive and autonomous

Teamwork

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Law or related field

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 100+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 5,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We’re not just building software; we’re creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you’ll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people’s working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $800 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you’ll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Duties

• Employment law assistance and compliance: You will work closely with the customer success team to provide daily advice on employment laws and regulations in order to answer clients’ queries. You will draft and review employment agreements, employee handbooks, and any other documents to be compliant with local employment laws. In addition, you will provide counsel to local management and the Human Resources team on a broad range of employment issues including recruiting, hiring, employee relations, discipline and terminations, European working time compliance (including shift working, overtime), internal investigations, leaves of absence, discrimination and harassment issues, contingent worker issues, compensation, benefits, bonus and equity awards, employment litigation, negotiated exits and settlements.
• In-House Development: You will contribute to developing and implementing processes for efficient and streamlined operations surrounding contract negotiation and processes. You will also help develop and maintain training materials, playbooks, and guidelines.

Requirements

• 2-5 years’ experience (in-house experience is not essential).
• Specialist knowledge of Spanish employment law.
• You are fluent in English, Spanish, and Catalan.
• You will be proactive, autonomous, resilient, adaptable, eager to continually learn and develop professionally.
• You will be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• You have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Your CV must be submitted in English.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status, and location.
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country.
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access.

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities, and perspectives.

Deel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.