Description
Employment Counsel (Spain) – Barcelona
Team: Legal
Location: Barcelona (office first)
Contract: Permanent, full time
Our Legal team
SumUp Spain has grown significantly over the past year and is expected to continue growing through 2026. To support this development, we are expanding our European Employment Law team with a dedicated Employment Counsel based in Barcelona.
As part of the EU Legal Team’s Employment Law function you will take primary responsibility for day-to-day Spanish employment law matters. You will work closely with the People Team, business leaders and our Barcelona Works Council, while collaborating with employment law colleagues across Europe.
This is an opportunity to shape SumUp’s employment law support in Spain combining local ownership with close collaboration across the wider team.
Take a look at our Barcelona office.
What you'll do
- 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
- Partner with the wider EU Legal Team to keep employment law practices consistent across Europe
You'll be great for this role if…
- Qualified lawyer in Spain with 3–6 years of experience, with a strong focus on Spanish employment law, gained in private practice and/or an in-house legal team
- 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
Why you should join SumUp 🎉
- 🌎 Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our Barcelona office. This involves an office-first setup
- 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced
- 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success
- 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education
- 🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 23 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days
- 🥗 Subsidised restaurant tickets (Edenred) and office breakfast on Mondays
- 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service
- 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team
About SumUp
Be empowered to do more that matters.
At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.
Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.
SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
Job Application Tip
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