JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented peopleand empowering them tothrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.JLL es una empresa comprometida con la igualdad de oportunidades entre hombres y mujeres / JLL as a company is committed to equal opportunities for men and women.JLL is seeking an experienced employment law attorney to serve as Senior Counsel - Labor and Employment Law for the EMEA region. This is a high-visibility leadership role at the center of two of the region’s most consequential employment law shifts: the transposition of the EU Pay Transparency Directive into national law across EMEA jurisdictions, and the evolving works council and co-determination landscape reshaping how multinationals operate in Europe. The Senior Counsel will set strategy, not just respond to it — shaping JLL’s regional compliance roadmap, advising senior business leaders directly, and building the frameworks other markets will follow.This position plays a critical role in supporting JLL’s European, Middle Eastern, and African operations by providing sophisticated legal counsel on complex employment matters across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within our global employment law team while independently leading a diverse portfolio of labor- and employment-related matters spanning the EMEA region — with direct ownership of the strategic priorities that will define the function’s regional agenda over the next several years.The role requires a strategic legal professional who can provide practical counsel to business leaders, ensure compliance with evolving employment laws across diverse jurisdictions, and effectively manage complex cross-border employment matters and investigations. This position offers significant growth opportunities within JLL’s dynamic legal department and the chance to shape employment practices across a leading global organization’s EMEA operations at a formative moment for European labor regulation.Strategic EMEA PrioritiesLead JLL’s EMEA-wide legal strategy for transposition of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, including gap analysis across member states, coordination with local counsel on divergent national implementing legislation, and design of compliant pay-reporting and pay-equity frameworksServe as JLL’s senior lead on works council strategy across EMEA, including co-determination and information/consultation obligations, and represent JLL in works council negotiations on organizational change, policy rollouts, and workforce initiativesOwn the regional roadmap for pay transparency and works council priorities, briefing senior legal and business leadership on risk, sequencing,



and cross-jurisdictional trade-offsBuild repeatable playbooks and governance models for pay transparency and employee-representation matters that can scale across EMEA markets and inform JLL’s general approachKey ResponsibilitiesEMEA Regional Leadership & Cross-Border SupportServe as primary contact person for HR and business inquiries related to employment law across the EMEA region and for international projectsProvide cooperation and support to HR and legal teams in individual EMEA countriesAdvise and support cross-border issues and projects throughout the EMEA regionMonitor compliance with evolving federal, national, and regional employment laws across EMEA jurisdictions and advise on implementation strategiesHandle employment law matters across diverse EMEA markets with varying legal frameworksCoordinate with local legal teams to ensure consistent application of employment policies across the regionLegal Counsel & ComplianceProvide comprehensive guidance on wage and hour matters, working time directives, and compensation structures across EMEA jurisdictionsAdvise on leave laws and administration, including statutory leave entitlements, parental leave, and reasonable accommodation requirements under local disability legislationDraft, review, and revise employee agreements including employment contracts, offer letters, restrictive covenants, secondment agreements, and independent contractor arrangements compliant with local lawsReview compensation plans to ensure legal compliance with local regulations and alignment with business objectivesConduct comprehensive policy reviews and updates to maintain current compliance standards across multiple EMEA jurisdictionsLead labor-related proceedings, including works council matters, collective bargaining, trade union negotiations, and employment tribunal proceedingsStrategic Business Support & External Counsel ManagementProvide legal advice to support Culture and Employee Experience initiatives across EMEACost-conscious commissioning and management of external lawyers together with local legal teamsSupport sourcing and procurement activities, including review of public institution agreements and RFPs for employment-related considerationsAdvise on hiring and recruitment matters, including GDPR compliance, day-to-day pay transparency requirements, and background check compliance within various EMEA jurisdictionsReview commercial contracts and provide employment-related guidance to contracts attorneysIndependent commissioning and management of external lawyers with focus on cost managementLitigation & Risk ManagementAdvise on internal investigations of potential ethics and compliance violations, misconduct, and criminal conduct mattersAdvise and support in disputes with employees,



supporting legal teams in countries with local disputesCoordinate responses to government audits from various EMEA regulatory agencies and employment authoritiesManage diverse pre-litigation and regulatory proceedings, including alternative dispute resolution mechanisms available in EMEA jurisdictionsAnalyze vulnerabilities and patterns and develop cross-country solutionsTraining & Advisory ServicesConduct employment law training sessions for HR and business teams across EMEA regionReview and advise on company-wide training programs related to employment issuesProvide ongoing counsel on performance management, terminations, and workplace investigationsSupport and advise during investigationsOperational ExcellenceCollaborate with Human Resources and Culture and Employee Experience teams to align legal requirements with diverse EMEA business objectivesWork within the global employment law team structure while maintaining independent judgment on complex regional mattersSupport employment aspects of talent acquisition, benefits administration, and workforce planning initiatives across EMEA marketsIdentify weak points and develop solutions for regional employment law challengesReporting Structure & Organizational ContextThis position reports directly to the Global Head of Labor and Employment Law and works collaboratively with regional Human Resources and Culture and Employee Experience teams across EMEA. The role includes coordination with local legal team members and external counsel as needed to support JLL’s comprehensive EMEA employment law strategy.Location:On-site –Madrid, ESPAt JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you’repursuing.JLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [email protected]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Emea Legal Counsel (Madrid)
🏢 JLL
📍 Madrid