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Employment Lawyer

Linklaters Madrid senior full-time

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Description

We are seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join our team in Madrid.

Linklaters provides top-notch legal counsel for corporate operations, working with leading companies, funds, banks, and market institutions.

Our Madrid office offers sophisticated advice on all areas of Spanish labour law and social security, collaborating closely with Linklaters' international employment team to provide high-quality counsel on multi-jurisdictional operations.

Responsibilities

As part of our Employment team, you will be involved in:

  • Advising on labour aspects of corporate and financial transactions (due diligence, share purchase agreements, incentive plans, executive contracts)
  • Handling Temporary Employment Regulation Files (ERTE), Collective Dismissals (ERE) and individual dismissals, business restructurings, substantial changes to working conditions, and geographical mobility procedures
  • Drafting employment contracts and service agreements
  • Developing equality plans
  • Providing general advice (temporary hiring, remote work, working hours, dismissals, executive contracts, restrictive covenants, etc.)
  • Representing and assisting in conciliation and court proceedings

Requirements

We are looking for a lawyer with 7-8 years of experience in labour law at a law firm. Advanced English language skills are essential.

What we offer

  • Opportunity to join a leading team in the sector and advise on significant Spanish employment transactions
  • Continuous training plan
  • Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package
  • Chance to participate in international programs

If you meet our requirements, please send us your updated CV.

Skills

Required

  • labour law
  • social security law
  • English

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://linklaters.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Linklaters/job/Madrid/Employment---Managing-Associate_R00015043

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