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Overview
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Telefónica doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Spain
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Licenciado en Derecho con especialización en Derecho Laboral” — per the ad.
This job was automatically translated to English.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
What advantages will you have by being part of our team?💙
- Transformative projects. At Telefónica, you will be part of high-impact projects that set trends and address the connectivity and digital transformation challenges of our society.
- Professional development. You will have a long career path and learning opportunities on a global scale, thanks to our presence in different geographies. We will share with you opportunities for development, training and mobility options. We want to grow and build a future with you!
- Flexibility. We are committed to the balance between professional and personal life. At Telefónica, we care about flexibility, positioning ourselves as a benchmark in new ways of working and work-life balance measures.
- 27 working days of vacation to enjoy.
- Benefits. You will enjoy a comprehensive package of social benefits, including:
- Life and accident insurance
- Health insurance for you and your family unit (spouse and children)
- Meal voucher card
- Flexible compensation plan with numerous options to choose from.
- Pension plan
And much more!
Requirements
What we're looking for
What skills are we looking for in you? 🔎
Degree in Law with a specialization in Labor Law
Rigor, quality, and attention to detail; agility, flexibility, commitment, and confidentiality; written and oral communication and synthesis skills
3 years of experience as a labor lawyer in a law firm or in a company's labor legal department
Advanced legal English. Oral and written fluency required.
The role
The Labor Law Legal Counsel area, belonging to the General Secretariat and the Board of Directors and Management of Legal Services, aims to provide rigorous and high-quality legal advice with special emphasis on supporting the Labor Relations and Human Resources Departments.
What you'll do
What will your mission be? 🎯
Labor law advice to all Telefónica Group companies in Spain; Labor Litigation: defense and representation in court for all aforementioned companies, drafting all types of procedural documents (lawsuits, appeals, etc.), preparation and attendance at conciliation hearings, trials, mediations, etc.; strategic labor advice providing services to the Labor Relations and/or Human Resources area in strategy design; advice on collective bargaining processes, such as the negotiation of collective agreements, company agreements, and collective impact processes regarding working conditions; labor law advice in strategic operations (mergers, acquisitions, transfer of autonomous production units, etc.); preparation and attendance at Labor Inspections; training, monitoring, and study of legislative and jurisprudential developments.
Rigorous and high-quality legal advice in labor matters within a very demanding environment.
About Telefónica
Telefónica is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, providing fixed and mobile connectivity, digital services, and technology solutions to consumers and businesses across Europe and Latin America. With over 100,000 employees and a strong presence in Spain, the UK, Germany, and Brazil, the company operates through brands such as Movistar, O2, and Vivo, and has expanded into areas like cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, and AI through its innovation units.
In Spain, Telefónica is headquartered in Madrid and is a major employer of tech talent, with a strong focus on cybersecurity, data, and AI. The company actively hires international professionals, offering roles in English and fostering a diverse, innovative culture. Its Spanish operations are central to its global strategy, making it a relevant option for internationals seeking to work in a large, established tech and telecom player in Spain.
- Industry
- Telecom
- Founded
- 1924
- Employees
- 100,000+
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
- Website
- telefonica.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Telefónica's Spanish offices are largely based in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant tech hub in the Distrito Telefónica complex in Madrid.
- The company frequently hires international tech talent and many roles are offered in English, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
- Telefónica has a strong commitment to innovation, with dedicated units like gAIt and Wayra focusing on AI and startups.
- The company offers a comprehensive relocation package and support for international hires, including visa assistance.
- With a global presence and a large Spanish operation, Telefónica provides opportunities for internal mobility across countries and roles.
In their own words
About the company & team
We connect the present. We transform the future.
Working at Telefónica means being part of a century-old company that aspires to be a world-leading European operator. A company with a clear purpose: to be the best gateway for citizens, companies, and institutions to the digital technologies that are transforming the world.
A challenge that requires the best professionals, the best people.
Our way of working is based on three attitudes that define us:
We give our best
We question our own limits
We excel together
Additional information
#GlobalUnits #
At Telefónica, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable work environment where every person feels valued, respected, and free. Our culture is based on equal opportunity and inclusion because we have the responsibility to transform society and make the world a better place.
If you want to be part of an innovative team and contribute to a better future, we are waiting for you!
You join nearly 100 years of history, a team of 106 nationalities present in more than 35 countries. You join a team that works to connect people wherever they are, without borders. A team that is leading the digital revolution with the enthusiasm of day one across all our businesses, creating the best digital ecosystem for our customers: Network, IoT, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Innovation, etc. At Telefónica, you have everything you need to become the best version of yourself. We need people like you to take on this great challenge and help build the Telefónica of tomorrow.
At Telefónica, we believe in new ways of working and we are leaders in implementing Digital Disconnection under the principle "Disconnect to Reconnect."
You will join a company whose activities are governed by its code of ethics, Our Responsible Business Principles. We seek people who identify with them, who help us make decisions based on integrity, commitment, and transparency, and who commit to ethical management, promoting fairer and more sustainable social and environmental development.
We are convinced that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, more transformative, and achieve better results. That is why we promote and guarantee the inclusion of all people regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation or identity, culture, disability, or any other personal condition.
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