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Legal Employment Counsel

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 23 days ago

SiteMinder

8 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    SiteMinder doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Barcelona for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 8+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

  • University degree

    “Law degree with admission to practice in at least Spain with at least 8 years of post qualification.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Equity packages for you to be a part of the SiteMinder journey

  • Mental health and well-being initiatives

  • Generous parental (including secondary) leave policy

  • Paid birthday, study and volunteering leave every year

  • Sponsored social clubs, team events, and celebrations

  • Health insurance

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Law degree with admission to practice in at least Spain with at least 8 years of post qualification.

  • Extensive experience at an in-house legal department of a multinational organization.

  • Proven success in advising on complex Spanish employment law is essential, including obligations regarding works councils, employee representatives and union representation, with hands-on experience of consultation and negotiation processes.

  • Fluency in English and Spanish, with excellent written and oral communication skills in both languages.

  • The ability to think analytically and pragmatically to provide innovative, proactive advice

  • Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to interact effectively and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the business, along with external advisors.

  • Comfortable hitting the ground running in fast paced scale-up environments.

  • You are a team player with a humble attitude and a hunger to make an impact in a role where the sky's the limit.

Nice to have

  • Experience working with AI technologies to increase efficiency.

  • Comfortable with working across time zones.

    Nice to have...

  • Knowledge of employment law in other jurisdictions, particularly the other regions in EMEA.

  • Experience working in high growth technology companies.

The role

What we do...

Right now, somewhere in the world, a hotel is taking a booking or increasing their revenue through technology you could help build. SiteMinder is the world's leading hotel commerce platform. For more than 20 years, we've helped hotels attract guests, maximise revenue, forecast demand and perform at their best. Today, our platform supports 56,000+ hotels in 150+ countries, connects to 3,000+ partners and powers more than 140m reservations and AU$85 billion+ in hotel revenue each year.

That's the kind of impact your work can have here. You'll solve meaningful challenges with AI, simplify complexity and build solutions that help hotels perform. Supported by clear purpose, a strong platform and teams who care about what they're building, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of an industry that never stands still.

What you'll do

About the Legal Employment Counsel role...
The Employment Counsel position will be based in Barcelona, Spain and report to the Senior Legal Counsel (based in Australia), providing legal advice on all employee related matters, including employment laws, employment contracts, employee claims, works councils and union representations. Working closely with the People and Culture team and leaders across all functions, the role will support the business in Spain, with the possibility of supporting other regions in EMEA and across the regions in which SiteMinder operates.

What you'll do...

  • Provide expert counsel on a range of employment law issues, including grievances, dismissals, employment contracts, benefits etc.

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the People and Culture team, local management and business leaders, guiding decision making on employee relations, risk management and complex workplace issues. This includes advising on, and managing, SiteMinder's obligations regarding works councils, employee representatives and union representation, including consultation, negotiation and collective bargaining processes.

  • Manage, alongside the People & Culture team, employment litigation and disputes, providing regulatory and compliance advice in the context of conduct, remuneration matters, and regulatory inquiries.

  • Monitor and communicate regional developments in employment laws and regulations, proactively adjusting policies and practises and providing clear, actionable advice to the business.

  • Support cross border employment law projects, including policy harmonisation, workforce changes and compliance initiatives.

  • Advise on legal risk in a clear, practical and commercially balanced way.

How you'll work

  • Flexible retribution platform

    This is a Part time role for 24 hours per week

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do3–4 weeks in all
  1. Application review · With Talent Acquisition team

  2. Intro call

    A friendly chat to learn about you and share the SiteMinder experience.

  3. Hiring manager interview

    With a hiring manager

    A deeper conversation about your skills, experience and how you approach real-world challenges.

  4. Assessment or task

    Not every role

    A role-relevant exercise to show how you think, create or solve; some roles include technical or practical tasks.

  5. Offer and onboarding

  • Constructive feedback is offered where possible to candidates who are not selected.
  • Candidates may apply to several roles with a tailored application for each.

Hiring process

Think this role sounds like you? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Please send us your resume and our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.

About SiteMinder

SiteMinder is a global travel technology company that provides a cloud-based platform for hoteliers to manage online distribution, bookings, and revenue. With over 1,000 employees and a presence in more than 150 countries, SiteMinder processes millions of reservations annually, making it a leading player in the hospitality technology sector. The company's platform integrates with major online travel agencies (OTAs), booking engines, and channel managers, helping hotels maximize their direct bookings and revenue.

In Spain, SiteMinder has a significant sales and support presence, with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, focusing on expanding its customer base among Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking hoteliers. The company's culture is dynamic and international, with a strong emphasis on innovation and customer success. For international professionals, SiteMinder offers opportunities to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment, with roles in sales, revenue management, and legal, often requiring multilingual skills (Spanish, Portuguese, German). The company values diversity and provides a supportive environment for career growth, making it an attractive option for those looking to build a career in travel tech in Spain.

Industry
Travel Tech
Founded
2006
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Sydney, Australia
In Spain
Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • SiteMinder has a strong international presence with offices in multiple countries, including Spain, offering opportunities for cross-border collaboration.
  • The company supports remote work, which can be beneficial for international hires looking for flexibility.
  • Sales roles often require multilingual skills (Spanish, Portuguese, German), making it a good fit for professionals with these languages.
  • SiteMinder is a publicly traded company, providing stability and growth potential for employees.
  • The company offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a focus on innovation in the hospitality tech sector.

In their own words

About the company & team

At SiteMinder, we believe our success comes from our people. We build diverse, inclusive teams where different voices, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Our differences drive innovation for our customers, and our people bring the ideas, expertise and energy that help us keep moving forward. We're better together.

Additional information

When you apply, feel free to share your pronouns and let us know if you need any adjustments during the interview process, we're here to support you. We also warmly encourage applications from people from underrepresented backgrounds.

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