Employment Lawyer in Barcelona for International & Tech Professionals
Independent advice when your job, compensation or residence in Spain may be affected by dismissal, a proposed exit, a PIP or a workplace dispute.
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I advise employees, managers and executives working in Barcelona and across Spain. The aim is to understand your legal position, identify the relevant deadlines and evidence, and decide on a proportionate next step. No outcome can be guaranteed; every matter depends on its facts and documentation.
Dismissal & severance
Review of dismissal letters, severance calculations and potential unfair or null dismissal claims under Spanish law.
Settlement & exit agreements
Independent review before signing a termination, release or negotiated-exit agreement.
PIPs & performance issues
Advice during performance-management processes where disciplinary action or dismissal may be contemplated.
Bonus, commission & equity
Analysis of variable pay, RSUs, stock options and incentive terms affected by termination.
Non-compete & contract terms
Review of post-contract restrictions, role changes, remote-work disputes and material changes to conditions.
Employment & immigration overlap
Coordination where job loss may affect a work permit or residence position in Spain.
When to seek advice
- You have received a dismissal letter or termination proposal.
- You have been asked to sign immediately.
- You are on a PIP or facing allegations.
- Your bonus, commission, RSUs or stock options are at risk.
- Your employer proposes a settlement or mutual termination.
- Your role, pay, workplace or remote-work arrangement has changed.
- Your work permit or residence may be affected.
- A conciliation, court or internal deadline is approaching.
Important: dismissal challenges in Spain are generally subject to a short limitation period of 20 working days. The calculation can be affected by procedural steps and local holidays, so obtain advice promptly.
Request a qualified case assessment
The initial English consultation is a paid professional assessment. Prepare the information below for the appointment. Start with a brief non-confidential enquiry and agree how to share supporting documents so the consultation can focus on legal analysis and next steps.
Your employment
- Employer and sector
- Role and seniority
- Start date
- Annual fixed salary
- Bonus, commission, RSUs or stock options
Your current situation
- Dismissal or proposed termination date
- Amount offered by the employer
- Anything already signed
- Any deadline or hearing date
- Any residence or work-permit impact
Documents
- Employment contract and amendments
- Dismissal or settlement documents
- Recent payslips
- Bonus or equity plan terms
- Relevant emails or PIP documents
Email the case detailsBook an international & tech employment consultation
Do not send original documents. Email is not suitable for emergencies. If a deadline is imminent, say so clearly in the subject line.
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Employment issues in international and tech companies
A PIP or performance warning
Bring the objectives, review dates, feedback and relevant messages. The assessment considers how the process relates to your role, the available evidence and any proposed disciplinary action.
An exit offer with bonus or equity
The headline severance figure may be only part of the proposal. Bring the employment contract, incentive plan, grant documents, vesting schedule and any release. Entitlement depends on the plan terms and applicable law; unvested awards are not automatically payable.
A role linked to a Spanish work permit
Flag the permit type and relevant dates when requesting an appointment. Employment and residence questions need separate checks, with coordination where appropriate. No particular immigration outcome is promised.
What the paid consultation covers
The consultation focuses on your documents, the questions you need answered and the next steps that may be available under Spanish employment law. The fee and scope are confirmed before the appointment. Negotiation, representation and any further work require a separate agreement where applicable.
For the first enquiry, provide a brief non-confidential summary and the relevant dates. Keep detailed documents ready and agree how to share them with the firm. Submitting an enquiry does not suspend a legal deadline or mean that representation has begun.
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Spanish-language resources
For an initial estimate, use the calculadora de indemnización por despido. It does not value all bonus, equity or settlement terms. For the service in Spanish, see abogado laboralista en Barcelona.
About the lawyer
Javier Navarro Pérez is a practising lawyer and member of the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB), in practice since 2012, with postgraduate training in Employment and Social Security Law. Advice is available in English, Spanish and Catalan, in person and online.
This page provides general information and does not constitute legal advice or create a lawyer-client relationship.
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Javier Navarro Pérez
ICAB member no. 48,055 · Master’s in Labour and Social Security Law (ICAB)
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What happens after you submit
- Initial review: urgency, Spanish jurisdiction and fit are checked.
- Consultation: if appropriate, you will be contacted to arrange a paid consultation.
- Options: the applicable process, deadlines and possible next steps are explained without guaranteeing an outcome.
Read the guide to Spain’s 20-working-day dismissal deadline. Official statutory references are included.