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Senior Lead Litigation Lawyer (They/She/He)

Legal, Barcelona, Spain

If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride. 

A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. 

We’ll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together. 

Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than 170,000 local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 23 countries. 

Together we revolutionise the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose.

What makes our ride unique? 

🤝 Our culture and strong values. 

💪 Our career development philosophy. 

🤝 Our commitment to being a force for good. 

We have a vision: Building the largest marketplace in your city, to give access to anything in minutes. And this is where your ride starts.

YOUR MISSION

As a Senior Lead Litigation Lawyer, you will be a key individual contributor in our HQ Legal Team, managing high-stakes and highly strategic cases. This is a rare and unique opportunity to actively shape the future of working relationships in Spain and beyond, contributing to critical case law that embraces technological innovation. You will be at the forefront of the most interesting and exciting challenges in law today.

THE JOURNEY

  • Manage and provide consultation in the day-to-day commercial implications of the litigation cases, for the company, mainly in Spain.
  • Manage autonomously outside counsel, including instructing, negotiating fees, providing directions, arguments, and data.
  • Be on top of each case, managing deadlines, next steps, and litigation strategy.
  • Think strategically, propose general strategic orientations, and escalate/drive key decisions.
  • Manage huge loads of data and information.
  • Lead implementation and strategy of large-scale initiatives.
  • Conduct complex ad hoc analyses in areas of expertise with little oversight / guidance.
  • Act as a key legal partner to internal stakeholders.
  • Get your hands dirty – when there is a problem, you will find a way to fix it.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

  • 7-8 years of experience in total, with at least 3 or 4 years in private practice in Commercial Law which must include litigation experience.
  • Structured and straightforward communication both in English and Spanish.
  • International profile, able to work in a flexible, collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.
  • Strategic thinker, creative, and competitive; a 'Fighter spirit' and passionate about litigation.
  • Experienced litigator specialised in employment law, who has been exposed to complex cases during his/her career.
  • Organised, diligent with great attention to details.
  • Experience with labour vs self-employed reclassification.
  • In-house experience in a tech company is nice to have.
  • Experience in administrative litigation would be ideal.
  • Ability to deep dive into the details of our operations.
  • Knowledge of other languages or other fields of law.
  • Experience with Social Security systems.
  • Highly motivated in the world of start-ups and new technologies.

Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

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!

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Senior Lead Litigation Lawyer (They/She/He)

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