Legal Counsel - Employment Law, International Markets

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a talented Employment Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal advice to the organization on all employment-related aspects of our business in Spain and other international markets. This role will support our business while ensuring compliance with EU and Spanish regulations, and other relevant international employment laws. You will collaborate with our People team, senior management and relevant other business leaders to develop pragmatic solutions and manage employment-related risks effectively.

In this Role, You Will:

• Provide Expert Advice: Provide expert legal advice on Spanish employment law, including hiring, termination, contracts, collective bargaining agreements, works council matters, social security regulations, and other related topics.
• Support International Employment Matters: Offer guidance and support on employment law matters in other international markets, such as Italy, France and Netherlands as needed, working with local counsel when necessary.
• Collaborate with our employee representations, such SEC in France or our SE Works Councils
• Ensure Compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations, and proactively identify and mitigate legal risks.
• Manage Employment Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, severance agreements, and other employment-related contracts.
• Handle Disputes: Manage and resolve employment-related disputes, including litigation, mediation, and negotiations.
• Develop Policies: Develop and implement internal policies and procedures related to employment law.
• Conduct Training: Provide training and education to the People team and management on relevant employment law topics.
• Coordinate External Counsel: Coordinate with and manage external legal counsel when necessary.
• Strategic Guidance: Provide strategic legal advice to the People team and management on employment-related decisions and initiatives.
• Support International Hiring: Support the company’s international hiring efforts by providing guidance on legal requirements in various jurisdictions, with a strong focus on Spain.
• Stay Updated: Monitor changes in employment law in Spain and relevant international markets, and advise the organization accordingly.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• You have completed your legal studies in Spain (Master's degree) and successfully passed the Spanish bar examination, which is a mandatory requirement for this role. International experience, such as an LL.M. or relevant work experience abroad, will be considered a strong asset.
• You have already gained successful professional experience in a reputable law firm or legal department (2 or more years).
• Ideally, you have experience with international employment law.
• You are a fluent Spanish and English speaker; you possess outstanding writing skills in both Spanish and English.
• You are hands-on and eager to tackle new topics, demonstrating a quick grasp and experience in conceptual project work and project management.
• You will be an ideal addition to the team, bringing very good interpersonal skills, pragmatic thinking, and a zest for action.
• You are a team player and can work with a high degree of autonomy.

What’s in it for you:

• Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe’s most talked about disruptors 🚀.
• Employee benefits that range from a competitive personal development budget, work from home budget, discounts to fitness & wellness memberships, language apps and public transportation. 
• As an N26 employee you will have access to a Premium subscription on your personal N26 bank account. As well as subscriptions for friends and family members.    
• Additional day of annual leave for each year of service.  
• A high degree of autonomy and access to cutting edge technologies - all while working with a friendly team of peers of diverse nationalities, life experiences and family statuses. 
• A relocation package with visa support for those who need it.

Who we are

N26 has reimagined banking for today’s digital world. Technology and design empower everything we do and it’s how we are building the global banking platform the world loves to use. We've eliminated physical branches, paperwork, and hidden fees for an elegant digital experience and supreme savings. Giving people the power to live and bank their way is what gets us out of bed in the morning and inspires the work that we do.  We are headquartered in Berlin with offices in multiple cities across Europe, including Vienna and Barcelona, and a 1,500-strong team of more than 80 nationalities.

Sounds good? Apply now for this position.

Equal Opportunities:

We recognize that our strength lies in our people and the varied perspectives they bring to our workforce. We strive to build talented and diverse teams to drive our business success and empower our people to reach their full potential. We genuinely welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, neurodiversities, and ages. We're committed to creating an inclusive workspace where everyone feels valued and respected, free from harassment and discrimination. If there's anything you need to make the application process work for you, please let us know by reaching out to candidate.exp@n26.com.  Visit our website to learn more about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at N26.