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, integral 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.
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
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
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 and business-oriented advice
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly
Ability to

📌 Senior Counsel (España)
🏢 Thomson Reuters
📍 España