Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry, specializing in recruitment, staffing, and outsourcing solutions across 39 countries. As one of the world's largest HR providers, the company operates at a massive scale, connecting millions of candidates with opportunities in sectors ranging from technology and engineering to healthcare and logistics.

In Spain, Randstad maintains one of the most extensive professional networks in the country, with a presence in nearly every major city. For international professionals, Randstad serves as a primary entry point into the Spanish labor market, offering specialized recruitment services through divisions like Randstad Technologies and Randstad Professionals, which frequently handle roles for multinational clients requiring English or other foreign languages.

Founded in 1960 by Frits Goldschmeding in the Netherlands, Randstad has grown from a small local operation into the world's largest HR service provider. The company expanded into Spain in the 1990s and has since solidified its position through major acquisitions like Vedior.

For international professionals

Operates a vast network of over 200 offices across Spain, providing local support in almost every province.
Features specialized divisions for IT, Engineering, and Life Sciences that are highly relevant for skilled international workers.
Acts as a primary recruiter for many Fortune 500 companies established in Spain.
Provides a wide variety of contract types, including permanent placements and long-term outsourcing projects.

Employment Lawyer

Randstad España

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

Job Description

General Description:
We are looking for an Associate Lawyer with at least 3 years of demonstrable experience in Labor and Social Security Law to join our Labor department. The ideal candidate should have a proactive profile, high technical capacity, autonomy in case management, and a vocation for customer service and teamwork.

Main Functions and Responsibilities
The selected candidate will assume, among others, the following functions:

Recurring Advisory: Provide ongoing legal-labor advice to national and international client companies (onboarding, offboarding, hiring, bonuses, disciplinary regimes, etc.).

Judicial Proceedings: Legal assistance and representation in conciliation acts (SMAC/regional bodies) and defense in judicial proceedings before the Social Courts and High Courts of Justice.

Restructuring and Dismissals: Participation and management of objective and disciplinary dismissals, as well as collective dismissal procedures (ERE) and contract suspensions (ERTE).

Collective Bargaining: Assistance in the negotiation of collective agreements, substantial modifications of working conditions, and company pacts.

Labor Inspections: Representation and assistance to companies before the Labor and Social Security Inspectorate, as well as the drafting of administrative appeals.

Due Diligence: Conducting labor audits and preparing Due Diligence reports within the framework of M&A operations and corporate restructurings.

Client Relations: Direct interaction with the Human Resources departments and general management of clients.

Degree or Bachelor's in Law.

Master's Degree in Access to the Legal Profession (and current active bar membership).

A Specialization Master's in Labor Law, Human Resources, or Legal-Labor Advisory will be viewed very positively.

Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience practicing as an employment lawyer, preferably acquired in renowned law firms or specialized boutiques.

Demonstrable courtroom experience (labor litigation).

Advanced level of English (C1). Ability to advise, draft documents, and hold meetings with international clients in this language. This is not a limiting requirement, but English proficiency will be valued.

Skills and Competencies:

High technical rigor and attention to detail.

Negotiation and communication skills (oral and written).

Organizational capacity, time management, and the ability to handle multiple files simultaneously.

Proactive, decisive attitude and a great capacity for teamwork.

Career Plan: Joining a dynamic team with real possibilities for growth and professional development.

Continuous Training: Access to internal training plans and constant legal updates.

Economic Conditions: Competitive remuneration according to the experience provided (fixed + variable based on achievement of objectives).

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Descripción general:
Buscamos un/a Abogado/a Asociado/a con al menos 3 años de experiencia demostrable en Derecho del Trabajo y de la Seguridad Social para incorporarse a nuestro departamento Laboral. El candidato/a ideal debe tener un perfil proactivo, alta capacidad técnica, autonomía en la gestión de asuntos y vocación por el servicio al cliente y el trabajo en equipo.

Funciones y Responsabilidades Principales
El candidato/a seleccionado asumirá, entre otras, las siguientes funciones:

Asesoramiento recurrente: Prestar asesoramiento jurídico-laboral continuado a empresas clientes nacionales e internacionales (altas, bajas, contratación, bonificaciones, régimen disciplinario, etc.).

Actuaciones judiciales: Asistencia y representación letrada en actos de conciliación (SMAC/órganos autonómicos) y defensa en procedimientos judiciales ante los Juzgados de lo Social y Tribunales Superiores de Justicia.

Reestructuraciones y despidos: Participación y gestión de despidos objetivos, disciplinarios y procedimientos de despido colectivo (ERE) y suspensiones de contrato (ERTE).

Negociación colectiva: Asistencia en la negociación de convenios colectivos, modificaciones sustanciales de las condiciones de trabajo y pactos de empresa.

Inspecciones de Trabajo: Representación y asistencia a las empresas ante la Inspección de Trabajo y de la Seguridad Social, así como redacción de recursos administrativos.

Due Diligence: Realización de auditorías laborales y elaboración de informes de Due Diligence en el marco de operaciones de M&A y reestructuraciones societarias.

Relación con el cliente: Trato directo con los departamentos de Recursos Humanos y direcciones generales de los clientes.

Grado o Licenciatura en Derecho.

Máster de Acceso a la Abogacía (y colegiación en ejercicio en vigor).

Se valorará muy positivamente poseer un Máster de Especialización en Derecho Laboral, Recursos Humanos o Asesoría Jurídico-Laboral.

Experiencia mínima de 3 a 5 años ejerciendo como abogado/a laboralista, preferiblemente adquirida en firmas de abogados de reconocido prestigio o boutiques especializadas.

Experiencia demostrable en sala (litigación laboral).

Nivel avanzado de inglés (C1). Capacidad para asesorar, redactar documentos y mantener reuniones con clientes internacionales en este idioma. No es un requisito limitante, pero se valorará nivel de inglés.

Habilidades y Competencias:

Alto rigor técnico y atención al detalle.

Habilidades de negociación y comunicación (oral y escrita).

Capacidad de organización, gestión del tiempo y manejo de múltiples expedientes de forma simultánea.

Actitud proactiva, resolutiva y gran capacidad para trabajar en equipo.

Plan de Carrera: Incorporación a un equipo dinámico con posibilidades reales de crecimiento y desarrollo profesional.

Formación continua: Acceso a planes de formación interna y actualización jurídica constante.

Condiciones económicas: Retribución competitiva acorde a la experiencia aportada (fijo + variable por consecución de objetivos).