Junior Legal Counsel, Spain

Deel, Inc.; Málaga; A distancia; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global payroll and HR platform is seeking an Employment Law Assistant in Málaga, Spain. You will advise clients on employment laws, draft agreements, and ensure compliance with local regulations. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience, specialized knowledge of Spanish employment law, and be fluent in English and Spanish. This position offers remote work flexibility and competitive pay.

Servicios

Stock grant opportunities

Remote work flexibility

Optional WeWork access

Formación

• 2-5 years of experience (in-house experience not required).
• Proactive, autonomous, resilient, adaptable, eager to learn and grow professionally.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsabilidades

• Advise clients on employment laws and regulations.
• Draft and review employment agreements and handbooks.
• Develop and implement processes for efficient contract negotiation.

Conocimientos

Fluent in English

Fluent in Spanish

Knowledge of Spanish employment law

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Descripción del empleo

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, our team of 5,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and fosters a connected, dynamic culture that drives innovation and continuous learning.

Why join Deel?

As the fastest-growing SaaS company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with top companies—breaking down borders that limit hiring and career opportunities. We're building the infrastructure for the future of work, promoting diversity and inclusion worldwide. In 2024, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits in 109 countries, ensuring global workers are paid and protected.

Our achievements include CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list, with a 4.83 rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple, and Google.

Your career at Deel will be a growth accelerator. As part of the global work revolution, you'll tackle impactful challenges affecting millions. Backed by a $12 billion valuation and $800 million ARR, you'll drive meaningful impact and develop expertise in transforming global work.

Responsibilities

Employment Law Assistance and Compliance

You will work closely with the customer success team to advise clients on employment laws and regulations, draft and review employment agreements, employee handbooks, and ensure compliance with local laws. You will counsel local management and HR on issues such as recruiting, hiring, employee relations, discipline, terminations, European working time compliance, investigations, leaves of absence, discrimination, harassment, contingent workers, compensation, benefits, bonuses, equity, employment litigation, and negotiated exits.

In-House Development

You will help develop and implement processes for efficient contract negotiation and operations. You will also create and maintain training materials, playbooks, and guidelines.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience (in-house experience not required).
• Specialist knowledge of Spanish employment law.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; Catalan is a plus.
• Proactive, autonomous, resilient, adaptable, eager to learn and grow professionally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Your CV must be submitted in English.

Total Rewards

We offer fair, competitive pay, scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Perks

• Stock grant opportunities based on role, employment status, and location.
• Additional perks and benefits depending on country and employment status.
• Remote work flexibility, including optional WeWork access.

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity. We encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity, or other protected characteristics.

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