Senior Lawyer
Marlex Recruiting·Barcelona, Spain
What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
Marlex Recruiting doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak native-level Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Barcelona
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 6+ years of experience
Senior-level role.
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This job was published 5 months ago
About the role
At Paul Marlex, we are collaborating with a recognized, diversified business group with activities in real estate, construction, hospitality, and restaurants, in the search for a Senior Lawyer specializing in Labor Law with experience in general legal advisory.
Your mission will be to lead legal defense in labor matters, as well as to provide cross-functional legal support to the company in civil and, occasionally, criminal law areas, ensuring regulatory compliance in a dynamic and growing environment.
What you'll do
- Managing dismissals, sanctions, and salary claims, ensuring legal rigor in labor proceedings.
- Representing the company in labor proceedings (conciliation hearings, trials, inspections, etc.).
- Providing advice on Social Security matters and managing requirements from public bodies.
- Participating in collective bargaining processes and collaborating with the Group's Legal Department.
- Proposing contractual solutions in the labor field and managing the hiring of personnel (including foreign workers).
Additionally, you will have an active role in the general legal advisory of the company:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating civil and commercial contracts (leases, agreements with suppliers, etc.).
- Managing and following up on legal issues of a civil nature.
- Supporting the management of situations with potential criminal relevance (e.g., internal fraud, conflicts with employees or third parties).
- Providing cross-departmental advice to different business areas, offering a comprehensive legal perspective.
- Participating in the digitalization of the legal department and process improvement.
What you'll get
- Joining a growing company with a consolidated reputation and a legal department with a high technical level.
- Senior role with autonomy, visibility, and participation in strategic decisions in the labor area.
- Corporate culture based on honesty, transparency, respect, and client orientation.
- An environment where initiative, continuous improvement, and the ability to provide creative solutions are valued.
- Professional development opportunities and participation in cross-functional projects.
What do we expect from you?
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law and active bar membership.
- A Master's degree in Labor Law and Social Security is valued.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience combining labor law with experience in civil/commercial law.
- Exposure to criminal law matters is valued.
- Ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment with varied casework.
- Good communication and negotiation skills, with a practical approach.
- High level of English (essential)
- Italian is valued.
About the role
Desde Paul Marlex estamos colaborando con un reconocido grupo empresarial diversificado con actividad en el ámbito inmobiliario, construcción, hostelería y restauración en la búsqueda de un/a Abogado/a Senior con especialización en Derecho Laboral y experiencia en asesoramiento jurídico general.
Su misión será liderar la defensa jurídica en materia laboral, así como dar soporte legal transversal a la compañía en ámbitos de derecho civil y, puntualmente, penal, asegurando el cumplimiento normativo en un entorno dinámico y en crecimiento.
What you'll do
- Gestionar despidos, sanciones y reclamaciones salariales, garantizando rigor jurídico en los procedimientos laborales.
- Representar a la compañía en procedimientos judiciales laborales (conciliaciones, juicios, inspecciones, etc.).
- Asesorar en materia de Seguridad Social y gestionar requerimientos de organismos públicos.
- Participar en procesos de negociación colectiva y colaborar con la Dirección Jurídica del Grupo.
- Proponer soluciones contractuales en el ámbito laboral y gestionar contratación de personal (incluyendo extranjeros).
Adicionalmente, tendrás un rol activo en el asesoramiento jurídico general de la compañía:
- Redacción, revisión y negociación de contratos civiles y mercantiles (arrendamientos, acuerdos con proveedores, etc.).
- Gestión y seguimiento de incidencias legales de carácter civil.
- Apoyo en la gestión de situaciones de posible relevancia penal (p. ej., fraudes internos, conflictos con empleados o terceros).
- Asesoramiento transversal a distintas áreas del negocio, aportando visión jurídica integral.
- Participar en la digitalización del departamento jurídico y mejora de procesos.
What you'll get
- Incorporación a una compañía en crecimiento, con reputación consolidada y un departamento jurídico con alto nivel técnico.
- Rol senior con autonomía, visibilidad y participación en decisiones estratégicas del área laboral.
- Cultura corporativa basada en la honestidad, la transparencia, el respeto y la orientación al cliente.
- Entorno donde se valora la iniciativa, la mejora continua y la capacidad de aportar soluciones creativas.
- Oportunidades de desarrollo profesional y participación en proyectos transversales.
¿Qué esperamos de ti?
- Grado o Licenciatura en Derecho y colegiación vigente.
- Valorable Máster en Derecho Laboral y de la Seguridad Social.
- Experiencia mínima de 6 años combinando derecho laboral con experiencia en derecho civil/mercantil.
- Valorable exposición a asuntos de índole penal.
- Capacidad de trabajar de forma autónoma en un entorno dinámico y con casuística variada.
- Buenas habilidades de comunicación, negociación y enfoque práctico.
- Nivel alto de inglés (imprescindible)
- Valorable italiano.
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Marlex Recruiting
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