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Employment Managing Associate

On-site in Madrid·Added 3 months ago

This job was published 3 months ago

Linklaters

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Overview

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On-site, Madrid
Contract
Fixed-term contract
English
Required
Experience
7+ years

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

A lawyer with 7-8 years of experience in a law firm specializing in employment law, looking to join our Employment team. An advanced level of English is essential.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • The opportunity to join a leading team in the sector and advise on the most significant employment law transactions in the Spanish market.
  • A continuous training plan.
  • A competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.
  • The opportunity to participate in international programs.

If you meet the profile we are looking for, please send us your updated CV.

The role

At Linklaters, we offer our clients comprehensive, top-quality advice on all legal aspects that may arise in a corporate transaction. Our clients include some of the leading companies, funds, banks, and institutions in the market (both domestically and internationally). We support them in the most significant, innovative, and complex transactions, always ensuring the best results.

Practice Areas

As part of our Employment team, you will be involved in:

  • Advising on the employment aspects of corporate and financial transactions (due diligence, SPAs, incentive plans, directors).
  • Handling Temporary Employment Regulation Files (ERTE), Collective Redundancies (ERE) and individual dismissals, corporate restructurings, substantial modification of working conditions procedures, and geographic mobility.
  • Drafting employment contracts and service agreements.
  • Preparing equality plans.
  • General advisory work (temporary hiring, remote work, working time, dismissals, executives, restrictive covenants, etc.).
  • Representing and assisting clients in conciliation proceedings and hearings.

Technical Skills

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

About Linklaters

Linklaters is a global law firm headquartered in London, UK, and one of the 'Magic Circle' firms, renowned for its corporate, finance, and dispute resolution practices. With over 5,000 lawyers across more than 20 countries, it serves major multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments worldwide. The firm is consistently ranked among the top legal brands globally, known for its high-profile M&A, capital markets, and banking work.

In Spain, Linklaters operates a well-established office in Madrid, which is a key hub for its Iberian practice. The Madrid office handles a broad range of cross-border transactions and advisory work, often involving international clients and teams. For international professionals, the firm offers a prestigious, multicultural environment with English as a working language, structured career development, and exposure to complex, high-stakes legal matters. The firm also runs internship and training programs (such as the 'Beca Impulsa tu Talento' and 'Prácticas Máster') that are attractive to early-career lawyers looking to enter the Spanish legal market.

Industry
Legal
Founded
1826
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
London, UK
In Spain
Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • Linklaters is a Magic Circle firm, offering a globally recognized brand that can boost a legal career.
  • The Madrid office is a key European hub, handling cross-border transactions with a strong international client base.
  • English is a primary working language, making it accessible for international lawyers.
  • The firm offers structured training and development programs, including internships and master's placements for legal professionals.
  • Working at Linklaters provides exposure to high-profile, complex legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.

In their own words

About the company & team

Linklaters' Madrid office provides the highest quality and most sophisticated advice across all areas of employment and social security law in Spain. We work closely with Linklaters' international employment practice, enabling us to deliver top-tier advice on cross-border transactions.

The Employment department at Linklaters Madrid advises on Spanish law matters and benefits from a cross-cutting perspective that enhances its ability to address complex legal issues with an integrated, multidisciplinary approach.

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