Legal Counsel, In-House

Location: Remote (within +/- 2 hours of CET) and ideally in Spain   

Contract type: Full-time  

Salary: Starting from €45,000 per annum gross, subject to location, skills and experience.  

Tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Imagine a World without borders, where opportunities are endless. That's the future of work, and what we are building at WorkMotion. Our remote-first team spans across the world, helping companies hire, onboard, and manage talent internationally through smart, flexible workforce solutions. Fast-paced, people-driven, and globally connected — we empower businesses to build teams without borders.  

We don’t just need a Legal Counsel — we need a hands-on legal project manager who partners with our business and solves problems on a daily basis. We’re looking for someone who gets their energy from dealing with employment law matters in many different jurisdictions, while keeping a sharp, analytical focus on how their work delivers real business impact. 

This isn’t a role for someone who wants to stay in their lane. You’ll be at the center of it all - dealing directly with many different teams like Operations or Sales - ensuring everything you touch is high-quality and customer-centric and aligned with our wider goals.

You won’t be a solo operator. You’ll collaborate with our internal stakeholders, i.e. all internal departments, and external partners such as local payroll providers and law firms in different countries, bringing everything together to ensure consistency, impact, and momentum across the board.  

Your main responsibilities are:  

• Resolve employment law matters of all sorts in different countries  
• Support our internal units and departments where their knowledge ends  
• Help the organization grow and build new business around the Globe  
• Make sure everything we do stays compliant with local laws  

• You are a Spanish lawyer, admitted to the bar in Spain
• Your field of experience and expertise is Spanish employment law
• You have been working either in a law firm, or in the legal department of a company / startup - in a perfect world both
• You have around 2-4 years of qualified experience
• Spanish is your mother tongue. Further, you are fluent in business and legal English, both in writing and speaking
• You are a sharp lawyer but also a business person, focussed, on point, and always striving for a solution that works in practice.

• Knowledge of employment law in other jurisdictions, e.g. Portugal Knowledge of data protection law / GDPR
• Experience in drafting and negotiating Sales contracts
• More languages, e.g. Portuguese, French, Italian, German

We are a team of three highly talented Legal minds, who are based in Italy and Germany. We’re a team of motivated, and fully distributed crew that proves "remote" doesn't mean "disconnected." We don’t just “work” together — we create, challenge, and grow together. If you’re looking for an environment where your ideas are welcomed, your voice is heard, cross-collaboration on bold strategies thrive on collective brainpower and high-energy teamwork you’ll feel right at home.

• Global, remote, and thriving: We're a global team of talented individuals spread across 26 countries. Our WorkFlex program lets you work from anywhere, anytime. Whether it's a beachside office or a cosy home office, the choice is yours.
• Your well-being is our priority: We know mental health matters, which is why we offer a dedicated Well-Being Day—a full day off just to recharge and relax.
• Get fit and stay active: Whether it’s yoga, weightlifting, or a quick jog—work out on your terms, at a discount with our subsidised gym memberships.
• Learn, grow, and develop: We believe in constant growth. With our Training & Development Allowance, you’ll have all the opportunities you need to keep expanding your skills and knowledge.
• Stay connected: Take part in exciting annual team meetups!
• Diversity is our superpower: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

*Benefits vary depending on location due to local laws and regulations.

At WorkMotion, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, just let our Recruitment Team on [email protected]. We’re here to support you every step of the way!