Employment Counsel Spain

About the Position

Employment Counsel (Spain) – Barcelona

Team: Legal

Location: Barcelona (office first)

Contract: Permanent, full time

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About the Company

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. 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.

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Responsibilities

• 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 organizational 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

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Requirements

• 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

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We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our Barcelona office
• 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

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Job Application Tip

We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.