Marlex is a leading Spanish human resources and recruitment consultancy specializing in talent acquisition, temporary staffing, and executive search. With over 30 years of experience and a network of more than 60 offices, the company serves a wide range of industries including aerospace, engineering, healthcare, and administration, positioning itself as one of the top HR firms in the country.

Headquartered in Catalonia, Marlex has a deep-rooted presence across the Spanish territory, with significant operations in Madrid and Barcelona. For international professionals, Marlex acts as a key gateway to the Spanish job market, frequently managing recruitment processes for high-tech sectors like mobility and defense that require multilingual talent and specialized technical expertise.

Founded in 1996 in Girona, Marlex began as a local recruitment firm before expanding nationwide. It has grown into one of the largest HR consultancies in Spain, focusing on proximity to both clients and candidates.

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Operates a network of over 60 physical offices across Spain, providing extensive local market coverage.
Specializes in high-growth sectors for international talent, including Aerospace, Engineering, and IT.
Frequently manages recruitment for roles requiring multilingual capabilities, specifically English and French.
Acts as a primary recruiter for major industrial and technology hubs in Madrid, Barcelona, and Andalusia.

This job was published 3 months ago

Senior Lawyer

Marlex Recruiting

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At Paul Marlex, we are collaborating with a renowned diversified business group active in the real estate, construction, hospitality, and catering sectors in the search for a Senior Lawyer specializing in Labor Law with experience in general legal advisory.

Your mission will be to lead the legal defense in labor matters, as well as provide transversal legal support to the company in the fields of civil and, occasionally, criminal law, ensuring regulatory compliance in a dynamic and growing environment.

What will be your mission in the organization?

Manage dismissals, sanctions, and salary claims, ensuring legal rigor in labor procedures.
Represent the company in labor judicial proceedings (conciliations, trials, inspections, etc.).
Advise on Social Security matters and manage requests from public bodies.
Participate in collective bargaining processes and collaborate with the Group's Legal Department.
Propose contractual solutions in the labor field and manage personnel hiring (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.).
Management and follow-up of legal incidents of a civil nature.
Support in managing situations of potential criminal relevance (e.g., internal fraud, conflicts with employees or third parties).
Transversal advisory to different business areas, providing a comprehensive legal vision.
Participate in the digitalization of the legal department and process improvement.

What do we offer?

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 within the labor area.
Corporate culture based on honesty, transparency, respect, and customer orientation.
An environment where initiative, continuous improvement, and the ability to provide creative solutions are valued.
Professional development opportunities and participation in transversal projects.

What do we expect from you?

Degree in Law and current bar membership.
A Master's degree in Labor and Social Security Law 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 a varied range of cases.
Good communication and negotiation skills, and a practical approach.
High level of English (essential)
Italian is valued.

View original advert (Spanish)

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.

¿Cuál será tu misión en la organización?

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.

¿Qué te ofrecemos?

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.