Senior Legal Counsel

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.

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 Bin 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.

• 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.

• 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

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.

• 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…