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Legal Counsel, Global Expansion & Employment

Remote from Spain·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 10 Nov)

WorkMotion

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Salary
From €40,000 a year

About €2,470 a month after tax.

Work mode
Remote from Spain
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Education
University degree
Benefits
Gym access

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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • You are a lawyer, admitted to the bar in your jurisdiction
  • You have relevant experience in employment law, ideally in more than one jurisdiction
  • You have relevant experience in corporate law, e.g. in setting up entities abroad
  • As we plan to hire more than one new team member, we are open to all experience levels, be it junior (0-2 yrs), mid-level (3-6 yrs), or senior (7+ yrs).
  • You have been working either in a law firm, or in the legal department of a company / startup - in a perfect world both
  • You are fluent in business and legal English, both in writing and speaking
  • You are a sharp lawyer but also a business person, focussed, on point, and always striving for a solution that works in practice.

Nice to have

  • Legal education or professional experience in a major Asian jurisdiction (e.g. China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore)
  • Cross-border experience or education, e.g. having studied or worked in more than one country
  • Knowledge of data protection law / GDPR
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts of all sorts in English
  • More languages, in particular an Asian language (e.g. Mandarin, Japanese, Korean), or Portuguese, French, Italian, German

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary: Starting from €40,000 per annum gross, subject to your specific location, skills and experience.

The Perks of Being Here...

  • Global, remote, and thriving: We're a global team of talented individuals spread across 26 countries. Our WorkFlex program lets you work from anywhere, anytime. Whether it's a beachside office or a cosy home office, the choice is yours.
  • Your well-being is our priority: We know mental health matters, which is why we offer a dedicated Well-Being Day-a full day off just to recharge and relax.
  • Get fit and stay active: Whether it's yoga, weightlifting, or a quick jog-work out on your terms, at a discount with our subsidised gym memberships.
  • Learn, grow, and develop: We believe in constant growth. With our Training & Development Allowance, you'll have all the opportunities you need to keep expanding your skills and knowledge.
  • Stay connected: Take part in exciting annual team meetups!

*Benefits vary depending on location due to local laws and regulations.

The role

We don't just need a Legal Counsel, we need a hands-on legal project manager who partners with our business and solves problems on a daily basis. We're looking for someone who gets their energy from handling entity setup and employment law matters across many jurisdictions, while maintaining a sharp, analytical focus on how their work delivers real business impact.

This isn't a role for someone who wants to stay in their lane. You'll be at the center of it all - dealing directly with many different teams like Global Infrastructure and Operations - ensuring everything you touch is high-quality and customer-centric and aligned with our wider goals.

What you'll do

  • Help the organization grow and build new entities around the Globe
  • Resolve employment law matters of all sorts in numerous countries
  • Support our internal units and departments where their knowledge ends
  • Make sure everything we do stays compliant with local laws

How you'll work

Location: Remote (ideally within +/- 2 hours of CET)

Contract type: Full-time

About WorkMotion

WorkMotion is a global HR tech company headquartered in Berlin, Germany, that provides an all-in-one platform for hiring and managing international workforces. The company offers Employer of Record (EOR) services, helping businesses onboard, pay, and stay compliant with local regulations across multiple countries. It operates in the HR technology sector, serving clients worldwide with a focus on simplifying global employment.

In Spain, WorkMotion has a presence with open roles in Madrid, primarily targeting German-speaking professionals for sales, customer success, operations, and engineering positions. The company's work culture emphasizes remote and flexible work, with a global team spanning multiple countries. For international hires, especially those with German language skills, WorkMotion offers an opportunity to join a fast-growing HR tech scale-up with a diverse, multicultural environment.

Industry
HR Tech
Founded
2020
Employees
500–1,000
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
In Spain
Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • WorkMotion offers remote-first work culture, allowing flexibility for employees in Spain.
  • The company has a strong international presence, with teams across multiple countries, making it a multicultural workplace.
  • Open roles in Spain often require German language skills, which can be an advantage for German-speaking internationals.
  • As a scale-up, WorkMotion provides opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced environment.
  • The company supports relocation to Spain for qualified candidates, with a focus on building a local team in Madrid.

In their own words

About the company & team

Tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Imagine a World without borders, where opportunities are endless. That's the future of work, and what we are building at WorkMotion. Our remote-first team spans across the world, helping companies hire, onboard, and manage talent internationally through smart, flexible workforce solutions. Fast-paced, people-driven, and globally connected: we empower businesses to build teams without borders.

You won't be a solo operator. You'll collaborate with our internal stakeholders, i.e. all internal departments, and external partners such as local payroll providers and law firms in numerous different countries, bringing everything together to ensure consistency, impact, and momentum across the board.

Not Your Typical Team...

We are a team of four highly talented Legal minds, who are based in Italy, Spain and Germany. We're a team of motivated, and fully distributed crew that proves "remote" doesn't mean "disconnected." We don't just "work" together - we create, challenge, and grow together. If you're looking for an environment where your ideas are welcomed, your voice is heard, cross-collaboration on bold strategies thrive on collective brainpower and high-energy teamwork you'll feel right at home.

Additional information

  • Diversity is our superpower: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

At WorkMotion, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, just let our Recruitment Team on Jobs@WorkMotion.com. We're here to support you every step of the way!

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