Remote Pass is a leading global platform transforming the way businesses access and manage top talent. Recognized as one of G2's Top 100 Fastest Growing Software Products, we're on a mission to break down geographical barriers and create a world where exceptional talent can thrive anywhere.

By streamlining general hiring, onboarding, payroll, and compliance, Remote Pass empowers organizations to build high-performing remote teams. Our platform is designed to improve the lives of millions of workers worldwide by providing them with unprecedented opportunities to connect with global employers and reach their full potential.

We are backed by world-class investors; Endeavor Catalyst, Khwarizmi Ventures, Oraseya Capital, Flyer One Ventures, Access Bridge Ventures, A15, Swiss Founders Fund and Plug & Play.

About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to become one of the most senior members of our Employment Legal team.

This is not a traditional in-house legal role.

You will advise on some of the most challenging cross-border employment matters across more than 100 jurisdictions, partnering closely with Operations, Payroll, Mobility, Compliance, Sales and Product to enable our global growth while managing legal risk.

You will lead complex employment law matters, negotiate commercial agreements, mentor junior legal professionals and help build scalable legal processes that support one of the fastest-growing EOR platforms in the market.
If you enjoy solving complex international employment challenges, making commercial decisions under pressure and working in a high-growth technology company, we'd love to hear from you.




What You’ll Do Lead Global Employment Law Advisory Advise internal stakeholders on complex employment law matters across the EMEA region
Provide practical, commercially focused guidance throughout the employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, disciplinary processes, performance management, restructurings, redundancies, terminations, employee transfers and post-employment obligations
Support high-risk employee relations matters and litigation strategy with external counsel
Own Legal Risk Across Multiple Jurisdictions Assess legal risks relating to international hiring, Employer of Record operations, immigration, benefits and workforce mobility
Partner with local counsel worldwide to deliver accurate and pragmatic legal advice
Develop risk mitigation strategies while balancing commercial objectives
Legal Leadership Mentor and support Legal Specialists, Legal Associates and Legal counsels
Review complex legal advice before it is delivered externally
Help establish best practices, legal playbooks and quality standards across the legal function
Act as an escalation point for sensitive or business-critical legal matters
Build Scalable Legal Operations Design templates, automation and legal workflows that improve efficiency without compromising quality
Partner with Product and Engineering to translate legal requirements into scalable platform functionality
Drive continuous improvement across legal processes




Privacy & Compliance Advise on GDPR and privacy matters affecting employees, contractors and customers

Support internal compliance initiatives, audits and regulatory requirements

Requirements We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following industries: Employer of Record (EOR)

Global Employment
HR Technology
Workforce Management
Staffing
Employment Law firms with multinational clients
You should demonstrate Deep expertise in European employment law
Strong understanding of cross-border workforce compliance
Extensive experience handling complex employee lifecycle matters
Experience negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements
Practical knowledge of GDPR and employment-related privacy issues
Experience working with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
Previous experience mentoring or leading legal professionals
Experience supporting fast-growing international businesses
Legal Education Law Degree (LLB/JD) from a recognized university

Bar membership or qualification in at least one European jurisdiction

What Makes You Successful We're looking for someone who: Thinks commercially without compromising legal integrity

Can simplify complex legal issues for non-lawyers
Makes sound decisions in ambiguous situations
Builds trust with senior stakeholders
Enjoys solving difficult cross-border legal problems
Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Takes ownership and drives initiatives independently
Is comfortable balancing legal risk with business priorities
Language Proficiency Fluency in English is required

Proficiency in another European language (e.g., French, Spanish, German) is a serious plus

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📌 Senior Legal Counsel - Employment (EMEA) (Málaga)
🏢 RemotePass
📍 Málaga