Senior Legal Counsel, Employment - Spain

Remote; United Kingdom; Remote; USD 54,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in employment law to join their dynamic Legal Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to navigate complex legal challenges across various jurisdictions while supporting a mission to empower global remote work. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Spanish labor law and a passion for developing scalable legal solutions. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, a supportive environment, and the chance to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing company committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Work from anywhere

Flexible paid time off

16 weeks parental leave

Mental health support

Stock options

Learning budget

Home office support

Support for local events

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Spanish labor law and compliance.
• Experience with employment law across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Advising on employment law issues across multiple jurisdictions.
• Developing compliant contract templates and resources.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to manage risks.

Skills

Employment Law Advisory

Spanish Labor Law

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Cross-Border Collaboration

Education

Licensed Employment Lawyer in Spain

Job description

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About Remote
Remote is solving the biggest challenge for global remote organizations: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We enable businesses of all sizes to employ a global team by managing payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance. Learn more at remote.com/how-it-works or scroll down to apply now.

At Remote, we value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, and orientations. We have ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) and support accommodations during the hiring process.

We embrace AI as a tool to enhance human creativity and authenticity. We look forward to candidates who balance innovation with expertise. Learn more about our AI guidelines here.

All positions are fully remote—no relocation needed!

What this job can offer you

This is an exciting opportunity to join Remote as a Senior Legal Counsel - Employment within our Legal Team. We seek a talented employment lawyer interested in supporting our mission: delivering pragmatic and innovative legal solutions while safeguarding Remote from risks.

As our global footprint expands, each new country presents legal challenges. The Legal Team ensures our business models, contracts, employee management, and data protection remain compliant across jurisdictions.

This role is an individual contributor position within the Employment, Product & Commercial Legal team, part of our larger Legal Team. We empower team members to own their projects, with support from our Chief Legal Officer.

Our Employment Specialists are responsible for:

• Supporting employee lifecycle and People teams with internal and external employees;
• Ensuring compliance of Remote’s products and platform with employment laws across jurisdictions;
• Assisting with international expansion and product streamlining.

If you’re excited about combining local legal expertise with a global scope, this role is for you.

Expertise

This position requires an employment lawyer licensed in Spain with deep, practical knowledge of Spanish labor law. You will advise on compliance, employee lifecycle issues, and develop scalable processes for our clients and in-country teams. Collaboration across borders and advising on international employment challenges are key aspects of this role.

Key responsibilities

• Advising on employment law issues across multiple jurisdictions
• Developing contract templates and knowledge resources
• Ensuring a compliant workforce in all territories
• Strategic input on business models and opportunities
• Resolving legal issues proactively
• Collaborating cross-functionally to manage risks and meet business goals
• Building expertise within the Legal Team and mastering employment law for specific regions
• Identifying legal issues and working with stakeholders to implement solutions

What you bring

• Experience in advisory and contentious employment law covering the entire employee lifecycle
• Interest in working for a tech-scaleup and HR-tech
• Willingness to understand international employment law challenges
• Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken

Bonus points

• In-house experience
• Knowledge of employment agreements in multiple countries
• Experience with contentious employment issues
• Multilingual abilities
• Remote work experience

Practicals

• Reporting to: Managing Counsel - Employment
• Team: Legal
• Location: Remote
• Start date: As soon as possible

Remote Compensation Philosophy

Our Total Rewards approach ensures fair, unbiased pay and benefits globally. We pay above local rates and consider geographic pay differentials to stay competitive. The base salary range for this role is $54,400 - $91,000 USD, depending on experience, skills, and location. Compensation is reviewed regularly, especially for internal mobility.

Application process

• Interview with recruiter
• Interview with future manager
• Written assignment (async)
• Interview with team members
• Bar Raiser interview
• Employment verification

Benefits

Our benefits include:

• Work from anywhere
• Flexible paid time off and working hours
• 16 weeks parental leave
• Mental health support
• Stock options
• Learning budget
• Home office and IT support
• Support for local social events or co-working

Work-Life Balance

We work asynchronously, allowing flexible scheduling. You are encouraged to prioritize your life and family, with work fitting around your needs.

How to Apply

• Fill out the form and upload your CV in PDF
• Applications and CVs should be in English
• Alternatively, include your LinkedIn profile

We value diversity and encourage you to share pronouns and demographic info voluntarily to promote accountability and inclusion. Applications are ongoing.