Overview
As Employment Counsel in Thomson Reuters’ Employment and Labor Group (ELG) within the General Counsel’s Office, you counsel HR and business leaders across Europe, the Middle East and Africa on complex employment matters, investigations, reorganizations, and regulatory compliance. You shape multi-jurisdictional labor strategies and oversee litigation with cross-functional partners. This role blends advisory and litigation work in a fast-paced, general environment, with a strong emphasis on scalable playbooks and responsible risk management. You will operate from Barcelona in a hybrid setup and partner with senior stakeholders to protect Reuters’ integrity and business interests.

Compensaciones / Beneficios
- hybrid work model
- flexible work policies
- career development and Grow My Way program
- comprehensive benefits including retirement savings
- Mental Health Days and Headspace access
- ESG and pro-bono initiatives

Responsabilidades
- Counsel HR and managers on day-to-day employee and labor relations issues with practical, business-focused guidance




- Advise on union and works council matters, negotiations, and dispute resolution
- Coordinate multi-jurisdictional legal strategy and supervise local counsel for consistency and scalability
- Develop and execute litigation and pre-litigation strategies, including budgeting and outside counsel management
- Oversee employee performance, discipline, and terminations; assess severance in line with local law
- Provide guidance on M&A; employment considerations, including diligence and post-closing integration
- Advise on contractor classifications, pay equity, and compliance with wage-and-hour laws
- Create and maintain playbooks, templates, and guidance to standardize decision-making and leverage legal tech tools

Requisitos principales
- Law degree and licensed to practice in Spain
- 5-10+ years of relevant employment law experience, in-house preferred
- Strategic, proactive thinker with strong risk mitigation a

📌 Employment Counsel (Barcelona)
🏢 Thomson Reuters
📍 Barcelona