Clio is the global leader in legal AI technology, empowering legal professionals and law firms of every size to work smarter, faster, and more securely. We are transforming the legal experience for all by bettering the lives of legal professionals while increasing access to justice. Summary: We are currently seeking a Labour Relations Manager, EMEA to join our People team in Barcelona. This is a first-of-its-kind, high-ownership individual contributor role responsible for building and anchoring Clio's Labour Relations and Employee Relations function in EMEA. You will be the primary expert for all Spanish labour law obligations across Clio's Spanish group — Works Council and union engagement, collective bargaining, and mandatory compliance programs — while also providing dedicated Employee Relations support across the EMEA region. You will work closely with People Business Partners, Legal, Finance, Senior Leaders and external counsel to build a robust labour relations function in EMEA, in a fast-paced and scaling environment. What you'll work on: Labour Relations Strategy: Shape and drive a forward-looking labour relations strategy for EMEA (main Focus: Spain), grounded in Clio's people philosophy and aligned with our business priorities. Anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and ensure our labour relations approach reflects our values. Employee Representative & Union Engagement: Act as Clio's main point of contact with employee representatives (Comité de Empresa / Delegados de Personal) and trade unions in Spain, fostering constructive relationships built on open dialogue and mutual trust. Own and manage all legally required information and consultation processes with works councils. Collective Bargaining & CBA Management: Lead the negotiation, interpretation, and ongoing administration of applicable Convenios Colectivos in Spain, ensuring alignment with both business needs and employee interests. Labour Law Compliance & Risk: Ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements. Proactively identify exposure areas and develop mitigation plans before issues arise. Trusted Advisor to Leadership: Partner closely with senior leaders, legal, external labour law counsel, and People Business Partners to navigate the people implications of business decisions, always grounding recommendations in local law and Clio's values. People Compliance Programs: Lead the end-to-end governance of mandatory people compliance obligations across EMEA, with a main focus on the Spanish group — including the Plan de Igualdad, salary audits, gender pay gap reporting, the Protocol against Harassment, and the LGBTI+ Plan. Policy Ownership: Design, implement, and keep current the internal people policies and procedures applicable to EMEA, ensuring they reflect the latest legal requirements and support a fair, inclusive workplace. People Manager Education: Build and deliver practical training for managers and the People team on labour compliance, collective agreements, and employee relations — helping them navigate the EMEA context with confidence. Insights & Reporting: Monitor key labour relations indicators and employee relations trends, translating data into meaningful insights and clear recommendations for People and business leadership. What you have: Bachelor's degree in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, or a related field. Master’s degree or HR certification preferred. 8+ years of experience in Labor Relations, Employment Law, HR Compliance with deep expertise in Spanish labor law: Estatuto de los Trabajadores, collective bargaining framework (Convenios Colectivos), works council regulations (Comités de Empresa), equality legislation, and recent regulatory developments. Demonstrated experience managing or negotiating with employee representatives and/or trade unions in Spain. Experience working in multinational companies in the technology industry, specifically in high growth stage to public company Ability to thrive in a matrixed, multicultural, and fast-paced environment. Fluent in English; additional EMEA languages are a plus. What you will find here: Compensation is one of the main components of Clio’s Total Rewards Program. We have developed a series of programs and processes to ensure we are creating fair and competitive pay practices that form the foundation of our human and high-performing culture. Some highlights of our Total Rewards program include: Competitive, equitable salary. Top-tier medical and dental coverage at preferred employee pricing for you and your family, with access from Day 1. Clio offers a flexible hybrid work environment with intentional in-person gatherings to build connection. 23 Days Paid Time Off + Company Observed Holidays including short Fridays as well as a summer schedule for work-life balance. Professional development and growth options Pet friendly workspace in our Barcelona office Company events and social-impact programs that reinforce our shared values, community, and culture. Clioversary recognition program with special acknowledgement at 3, 5, 7, and 10 years Please note salary bands may differ based on location and local currency. Additionally, benefits may differ depending on the employee's location. Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity (DIBE) & Accessibility Our team shows up as their authentic selves, and are united by our mission. We are dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. We pride ourselves in building and fostering an environment where our teams feel included, valued, and enabled to do the best work of their careers, wherever they choose to log in from. We believe that different perspectives, skills, backgrounds, and experiences result in higher-performing teams and better innovation. We are committed to equal employment and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Clio provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Learn more about our culture at clio.com/careers We're a Human and High Performing AI company, meaning we use artificial intelligence to improve all of our operations. In recruitment, AI helps us streamline the process for greater efficiency. However, we've built our systems to ensure that a human always reviews AI-generated output, and we never make automated hiring decisions. Disclaimer: We only communicate with candidates through official @clio.com email addresses. About Clio Clio is on a mission to transform the legal experience for all. Clio is the global leader in legal AI, building the platform that powers the future of legal work. With the scale, data, and ambition to redefine how the legal industry operates, we are advancing a comprehensive strategy that spans the full lifecycle of legal work—from knowledge and insight to execution and outcomes. At the center of this vision is the Intelligent Legal Work Platform, the legal industry’s first System of Action. By combining Clio’s core product suite with Clio Work and AI-native capabilities, the platform turns information into insight and insight into action. As we expand into the enterprise, Clio for Enterprise extends this foundation to support the complexity, scale, and operational rigor of global organizations through solutions like Clio Operate and Vincent by Clio. Backed by industry-leading data and intelligence, Clio is building the infrastructure that enables legal teams to operate with greater speed, confidence, and impact. Clio’s leadership and momentum have been recognized globally. In 2022, we achieved Centaur status, a milestone reached by fewer than 200 private SaaS companies worldwide. We are a proud honoree of the Forbes Cloud 100 and Fortune’s Future 50, have been named Innovator of the Year, and are a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We are consistently recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and a Top Employer for Young People, with our international offices also earning placements on Great Place to Work’s Best Workplaces lists. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Clio has grown to more than 2,000 employees across offices in Toronto, Calgary, Dublin, Manchester, Sydney, Barcelona, and Bogotá—bringing together diverse perspectives to solve one of the world’s most complex and impactful professional challenges. Join Clio and help define the future of legal work through AI. Learn more at clio.com/careers.