Junior Legal Counsel, Spain

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 to answer clients’ queries. You will draft and review employment agreements, employee handbooks, and other documents to ensure compliance with local employment laws. Additionally, you will counsel 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 operations surrounding contract negotiation and related 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.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; Catalan language skills are a plus.
• Proactive, autonomous, resilient, adaptable, eager to continually learn and develop professionally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• 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 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 legally protected characteristics.

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