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Senior Associate - Labour Litigation

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 7 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Glovo

17 open roles

Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract
Full-time
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
7+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, gym access

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • ✔ Law degree obtained in Spain and qualification to practice law
  • ✔ Clear specialization in Labour / Employment Law
  • ✔ 7+ years of professional experience practicing labour law
  • ✔ Proven experience in labour litigation
  • ✔ Exposure to collective labour matters (e.g. unions, works councils, collective disputes)
  • ✔ Full professional fluency in Spanish and English
  • Experience with labour vs self-employed reclassification
  • Exposure to administrative litigation or Social Security matters
  • Prior in-house experience in operationally complex environments (logistics, retail, tech)

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

🌟 An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.

💪 Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.

🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!

💳 Discounts on transportation, food, and even kindergarten expenses.

🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.

🏖️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!

👪 Enhanced parental leave, and office-based nursery.

🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

The role

As a Senior Associate - Labour Litigation, you will be a senior individual contributor in our HQ Legal Team, owning high-stakes and strategically critical labour litigation and collective labour matters, mainly in Spain.

 You will act as a frontline labour lawyer, trusted to take ownership of complex disputes, interact with labour authorities, and drive legal strategy in situations with real operational and reputational impact.

  • Manage and provide legal consultation on contentious labour litigation, mainly in Spain.
  • Define and execute legal strategy for high-risk labour disputes, including matters with collective implications.
  • Manage autonomously external labour law firms, including instructing, negotiating fees, litigation strategy, pleadings and hearings.
  • Be fully on top of each case, managing deadlines, next steps and legal risk.
  • Act as a key legal contact for matters involving labour authorities and inspections.
  • Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements and labour regulations.
  • Advise internal stakeholders on complex employment decisions (disciplinary actions, dismissals, sanctions).
  • Think strategically, escalate when needed, and own outcomes end-to-end.
  • Get your hands dirty: when there is a serious labour issue, you will help fix it.

How you'll work

If based in Madrid the role has a hybrid option of: 6 days a month (3 Monday's & 3 Tuesdays) in the Barcelona Office + traveling if required for business needs. 

If based in Barcelona the role has hybrid policy of 3 times a week in the HQ Office.

Hiring process

4 steps4 interviewsa task to do
  1. Recruiter conversation

    With a recruiter

    You'll meet one of our recruiters to talk about your motivation, your background, and why you think Glovo could be your next move. We'll also cover cultural alignment and help you understand what the next steps will look like.

  2. Hiring Manager interview

    With a Hiring Manager

    This one's with the Hiring Manager. Expect a deep dive into your skills and capabilities, problem-solving mindset, and growth potential. We'll look at your experience, but also how you think, collaborate, and if you could be a great asset in the team/company growth in the future.

  3. Practical challenge

    With panel of interviewers including the Hiring Manager

    You'll get a practical challenge — something relevant to the role — to work on and present to a panel of interviewers including the Hiring manager. It's our way of seeing how you think through real problems, make decisions, and communicate your ideas.

  4. Stakeholder meeting

    With a stakeholders you'd potentially work with

    You'll meet with other relevant stakeholders you'd potentially work with. This step is all about making sure we're a strong mutual match — in values, in energy, and in how we work together.

  5. Offer · With a recruiter

  • Glovo publishes this business process alongside a separate one for tech roles.

About Glovo

Glovo is a Barcelona-based on-demand delivery platform that connects users with local couriers and partner stores to deliver food, groceries, and other products in minutes. Operating across more than 25 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, the company has become one of Europe's leading multi-category delivery apps, processing millions of orders annually and employing thousands of people globally.

Glovo was founded in Barcelona in 2015 and maintains its global headquarters there, with a significant presence in Spain. The company is known for its fast-paced, startup-like culture, flexible working arrangements, and a strong focus on technology, data, and product innovation, making it an attractive option for international professionals looking to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment in Spain.

Industry
Delivery
Founded
2015
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and 7 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Glovo's official working language is English, making it accessible for international hires who do not speak Spanish.
  • The company offers a flexible remote-work policy, with many roles open to fully remote candidates from anywhere in Spain or abroad.
  • Barcelona, where Glovo is headquartered, is a major European tech hub with a large international community and excellent connectivity.
  • Glovo provides relocation support and visa sponsorship for senior and specialized roles, easing the move to Spain.
  • The company's culture is described as fast-paced and autonomous, with a strong emphasis on ownership and impact, appealing to professionals from high-growth startup backgrounds.

In their own words

About the company & team

Glovo is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 70 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Additional information

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds – all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life?

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