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Employment Counsel Spain

On-site in BarcelonaΒ·Full-timeΒ·Added 21 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

SumUp

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
Contract
Permanent contract, full-time hours
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Meal vouchers

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

You'll be great for this role if...

  • Qualified lawyer in Spain with 3-6 years of experience, with a strong focus on Spanish employment law, gained in private practice and/or an in-house legal team
  • Experience advising HR and business stakeholders on practical, commercial matters
  • Track record drafting employment contracts and managing employment disputes
  • Comfort supporting Works Council relations and collective consultation processes
  • Fluency in Spanish and English

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • 🌎 Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our Barcelona office. This involves an office-first setup
  • 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced
  • πŸš€ Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success
  • πŸ“š A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education
  • πŸ– Generous time off: enjoy 23 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days
  • πŸ₯— Subsidised restaurant tickets (Edenred) and office breakfast on Mondays
  • 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service
  • πŸ”— Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team

The role

What you'll do

  • Provide practical, day-to-day legal advice on Spanish employment law across the employee lifecycle
  • Draft and review employment contracts, policies and other employment documentation
  • Support Works Council consultations and collective employment matters
  • Advise on disciplinary matters, terminations, mutual separation agreements and organisational change
  • Manage external counsel for specialist support or litigation when needed
  • Partner with the wider EU Legal Team to keep employment law practices consistent across Europe

How you'll work

Team: Legal
Location: Barcelona (office first)
Contract: Permanent, full time

Hiring process

5 steps5 interviews
  1. Recruiter screening

    With a recruiter Β· 30–60 min

    Explores your motivation, purpose, curiosity, transferable skills and core values.

  2. Hiring manager interview

    With a hiring manager

    Detail on the role and team structure; assesses collaboration, technical skills and proactivity.

  3. Technical assessment

    A business case, portfolio presentation or coding task to show how you think, briefed beforehand.

  4. Team interview

    With future teammates

    Meet potential future teammates for a broader view of team culture.

  5. Bar raiser interview

    With interviewer from another team

    An interviewer from a different team gives an unbiased perspective on your abilities and values.

  6. Decision and offer Β· With a recruiter

  • Details of the technical assessment are shared in advance.
  • The bar raiser comes from a different team to give an unbiased view.

Hiring process

We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don't tick every box, it's ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.

About SumUp

SumUp is a global financial technology company that provides payment solutions and point-of-sale systems for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2012, the company has grown to serve over 4 million merchants worldwide, offering card readers, invoicing, and business banking services. With a strong presence across Europe, the Americas, and other regions, SumUp is a key player in the fintech industry, competing with companies like Square and iZettle.

In Spain, SumUp has a significant presence, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, and a large number of open roles in sales, customer support, and engineering. The company is known for its dynamic, fast-paced work culture and its commitment to empowering small businesses. For international professionals, SumUp offers opportunities to work in a multicultural environment, with many roles requiring multilingual skills, particularly in German, French, Italian, and Portuguese. The company provides a supportive environment for relocation, with a focus on career growth and development.

Industry
Fintech
Founded
2012
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
London, UK
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid
Website
sumup.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • SumUp has offices in Barcelona and Madrid, with a strong focus on multilingual roles, making it a great fit for international professionals.
  • The company offers a dynamic and inclusive work culture, with opportunities for career growth in sales, customer support, and engineering.
  • SumUp provides visa sponsorship and relocation support for eligible candidates, especially for roles in Spain.
  • Many roles require fluency in languages like German, French, Italian, and Portuguese, which can be a plus for multilingual candidates.
  • SumUp is a global company with a diverse workforce, and English is often the working language in the Spain offices.

In their own words

About the company & team

SumUp Spain has grown significantly over the past year and is expected to continue growing through 2026. To support this development, we are expanding our European Employment Law team with a dedicated Employment Counsel based in Barcelona.

As part of the EU Legal Team's Employment Law function you will take primary responsibility for day-to-day Spanish employment law matters. You will work closely with the People Team, business leaders and our Barcelona Works Council, while collaborating with employment law colleagues across Europe.

This is an opportunity to shape SumUp's employment law support in Spain combining local ownership with close collaboration across the wider team.

Take a look at our Barcelona office.

Additional information

Be empowered to do more that matters.

At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.

Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.

SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

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