This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Counsel, Offboarding & Litigation based in Spain.As Counsel, Offboarding & Litigation, you will lead complex employment offboarding, pre-litigation, and litigation matters across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).You will ensure that employment terminations, disciplinary proceedings, and workplace disputes are managed in accordance with local labor laws and statutory requirements.Working closely with internal teams and external legal counsel, you will develop effective dispute resolution strategies while minimizing legal and commercial risks.You will provide practical legal guidance on sensitive employee matters, balancing regulatory compliance with business objectives and client needs.You will also collaborate with product and operational teams to translate legal requirements into scalable processes and technology improvements.This role offers the opportunity to shape employment compliance practices in a integral, fast-paced, and client-focused environment.The ideal candidate combines strong employment litigation expertise, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional legal challenges.AccountabilitiesLead end-to-end offboarding, pre-litigation, and litigation matters across EMEA, including for-cause terminations, redundancies, collective dismissals, mutual separations, and other contentious employment exits.Manage disciplinary and consultation processes, statutory filings, and employment disputes, ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws and procedural requirements in each jurisdiction.Conduct case intake, fact-finding,



and legal risk assessments for employee relations matters, guiding internal stakeholders and clients through statutory procedures from initial notice to final settlement and clearance.Lead or support disciplinary hearings, conciliation, mediation, arbitration, and employment litigation proceedings, advising on appropriate disciplinary measures and resolution strategies.Draft and review termination notices, separation agreements, legal submissions, position statements, and supporting evidence to ensure accuracy, legal defensibility, and alignment with local legislation and jurisprudence.Evaluate litigation exposure, including potential reinstatement, back pay,

disciplinary actions, workplace investigations, dismissals for cause, and redundancy processes.Strong expertise in instructing and managing external legal counsel, including defining case scope, negotiating fees, managing deadlines, and reviewing legal work for quality and effectiveness.Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across Product, Operations, HR, and commercial teams while communicating confidently with clients and business partners.Outstanding written and verbal English communication skills, combined with sound legal judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear,



practical business guidance.Additional working proficiency in an EMEA language, such as Spanish, French, German, or Portuguese, is an advantage.The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, international, and client-facing environment.BenefitsRemote work: Work remotely within the eligible EMEA region, offering flexibility in your working environment.Full-time opportunity: Take on a dedicated legal role with responsibility for complex employment matters across multiple jurisdictions.Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with legal, HR, product, operations, and commercial teams to influence business processes and compliance standards.Strategic impact: Help shape scalable employment law and offboarding frameworks while contributing to product improvements that support regulatory compliance.Professional development: Expand your expertise in international employment law, cross-border litigation, dispute resolution, and legal operations.General exposure: Gain experience navigating diverse regulatory environments and collaborating with stakeholders across international markets.Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!#J-*****-Ljbffr

? Counsel, Offboarding & Litigation (Madrid)
? Jobgether
? Madrid

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