Senior Lead Labour Lawyer (IC4) at Delivery Hero

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Labour Litigation, Labour Law, Legal Strategy, Dispute Management, Collective Bargaining Agreements, Labour Regulations, Disciplinary Actions, Dismissals, Sanctions, Legal Consultation, Risk Management, Authority Interaction, Pleadings, Hearings, Spanish, English

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Company Description Glovo is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 70 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index. Job Description As a Senior Labour Litigation Lawyer, you will be a senior individual contributor in our HQ Legal Team, owning high-stakes and strategically critical labour litigation and collective labour matters, mainly in Spain. You will act as a frontline labour lawyer, trusted to take ownership of complex disputes, interact with labour authorities, and drive legal strategy in situations with real operational and reputational impact. Manage and provide legal consultation on contentious labour litigation, mainly in Spain. Define and execute legal strategy for high-risk labour disputes, including matters with collective implications. Manage autonomously external labour law firms, including instructing, negotiating fees, litigation strategy, pleadings and hearings. Be fully on top of each case, managing deadlines, next steps and legal risk. Act as a key legal contact for matters involving labour authorities and inspections. Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements and labour regulations. Advise internal stakeholders on complex employment decisions (disciplinary actions, dismissals, sanctions). Think strategically, escalate when needed, and own outcomes end-to-end. Get your hands dirty: when there is a serious labour issue, you will help fix it. The role has 6 days a month (3 Monday's & 3 Tuesdays) in the Barcelona Office + traveling if required for business needs. Qualifications ✔ Law degree obtained in Spain and qualification to practice law ✔ Clear specialization in Labour / Employment Law ✔ 7+ years of professional experience practicing labour law ✔ Proven experience in labour litigation ✔ Exposure to collective labour matters (e.g. unions, works councils, collective disputes) ✔ Full professional fluency in Spanish and English Experience with labour vs self-employed reclassification Exposure to administrative litigation or Social Security matters Prior in-house experience in operationally complex environments (logistics, retail, tech) Additional Information We believe driven talent deserves: 🌟 An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action. 💪 Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak. 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings! 💳 Discounts on transportation, food, and even kindergarten expenses. 🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized. 🏖️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year! 👪 Enhanced parental leave, and office-based nursery. 🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being. Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds – all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website!

Responsibilities

The Senior Labour Litigation Lawyer will own high-stakes labour litigation and collective labour matters, primarily in Spain, acting as a frontline lawyer managing complex disputes and interacting with labour authorities. Responsibilities include defining and executing legal strategy for high-risk disputes, managing external law firms autonomously, and advising internal stakeholders on complex employment decisions.