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Senior Legal Counsel
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Location

Spain

Type

full-time

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About this role

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Duties

  • Employment law assistance and compliance

    You will work closely with internal stakeholders to provide daily advice on employment laws and regulations in order to answer clients’ queries. You will draft and review employment agreements, employee handbooks and any other document in order to be compliant with local employment laws. In addition, you will provide counsel to local management and the Human Resources team on a broad range of employment issues including: employee relations; discipline and terminations; European working time compliance (including shift working, overtime), internal investigations; leaves of absence; contingent worker issues; compensation, benefits, bonus and equity awards; employment litigation; negotiated exits and settlements.

  • In-House Development

You will contribute to developing and implementing processes for efficient and streamlined operations surrounding contract negotiation and processes. You will also help develop and maintain training materials, playbooks and guidelines.

Requirements

  • 3-4 years’ experience (in-house experience is not essential)

  • Specialist knowledge of Spanish employment law.

  • You will be proactive, autonomous, resilient, adaptable, eager to continually learn and develop professionally.

  • You will be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

  • You have good written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • You are fluent in English

  • Your CV must be submitted in English

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. 

Some things you’ll enjoy

  • Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

  • Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

  • The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of  race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.

Deel will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team
via this link and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email at [email protected].

We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional processes. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. For positions in New York City, our use of Covey complies with NYC Local Law 144.

We began using Covey Scout for Inbound on March 30, 2025.

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Other facts

Tech stack
Employment Law,Compliance,Contract Negotiation,Employee Relations,Internal Investigations,Written Communication,Verbal Communication,Teamwork,Proactivity,Adaptability,Resilience,Learning,Spanish Employment Law

About Deel

About Deel

Deel is the first payroll platform for remote teams (contractors & full time employees) that connects localized compliance and payments in one system of record. We are in a mission to empower the future of work and make it simple to onboard new talent anywhere.

Who we are and what we do

Deel is a global team that helps businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily. Deel consists of more than two thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 80 countries. Our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the Deel platform and our products for customers. Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the success of Deel’s platform. We deliver the best products and platform features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.

Why should you be part of Deel's success story?

A 30-mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because great talent lives everywhere. Deel sees a world without hiring borders and endless talent that pairs perfect candidates with great companies. We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the market leader in international payroll and compliance.

Team size: 1000+
Industry: FinTech

Employee benefits

Computer equipment applicable to your role
Stock grant opportunities
Additional perks and benefits based upon your employment status and country
The ability to choose where you work whether it be your home, the beach, or a WeWork

What you'll do

  • Provide daily advice on employment laws and regulations, draft and review employment agreements, and counsel management on various employment issues. Contribute to developing efficient processes for contract negotiation and maintain training materials.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Senior Legal Counsel do at Deel?

As a Senior Legal Counsel at Deel, you will: provide daily advice on employment laws and regulations, draft and review employment agreements, and counsel management on various employment issues. Contribute to developing efficient processes for contract negotiation and maintain training materials..

Why join Deel as a Senior Legal Counsel?

Deel is a leading FinTech company. They offer great benefits including Computer equipment applicable to your role, Stock grant opportunities, Additional perks and benefits based upon your employment status and country.

Is the Senior Legal Counsel position at Deel remote?

The Senior Legal Counsel position at Deel is based in Spain, Spain. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Senior Legal Counsel position at Deel?

You can apply for the Senior Legal Counsel position at Deel directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Deel on their website.