or apply directly on SumUp's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days SumUp's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of SumUp's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SumUp
- low 0 stale, 22 reposted of 409 open
- Hiring momentum
- 564 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SumUp's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SumUp.
About this role
As an Employment Counsel in Barcelona, you will handle day-to-day Spanish employment law matters, providing legal advice throughout the employee lifecycle. Your responsibilities include drafting and reviewing employment contracts, supporting Works Council consultations, advising on disciplinary matters, and managing external counsel when necessary. You will collaborate closely with the People Team and business leaders, while also working with the wider EU Legal Team to ensure consistent employment law practices across Europe.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SumUp as an employer.
What you need
- Qualified lawyer in Spain
- 3–6 years of experience in Spanish employment law
- Experience advising HR and business stakeholders
- Track record drafting employment contracts and managing employment disputes
- Comfort supporting Works Council relations and collective consultation processes
- Fluency in Spanish and English
What you get
- Opportunity to work with a global, multicultural team
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
- Enrolment onto Virtual Stock Option programme
- Annual L&D budget of €2000 for individual development
- 23 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days
- Subsidised restaurant tickets and office breakfast on Mondays
Worth weighing
- Office-first setup may not appeal to remote work advocates
- Focus on Spanish employment law may limit exposure to other legal areas
Summarised from SumUp's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by SumUp on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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