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Power of attorney to hire and dismiss staff

Enables HR to manage the workforce with validity before the labor jurisdiction.

A dismissal signed by someone without sufficient power of attorney is an easy target: lack of representation is systematically alleged in the claim. This power of attorney formally establishes the authority of the person hiring, sanctioning, or dismissing, and also covers representation before the Labor Inspectorate, Social Security, and conciliation proceedings.

Hiring, modification, and termination
Representation before the Labor Inspectorate
Appearance at SMAC and conciliation proceedings
Signing of disciplinary files
Coverage against allegations of lack of authority
Registry filing included
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When might you need it?

The most common cases for this procedure

HR Management
Formal authority for all labor-related management of the workforce.
Dismissals and sanctions
Ensures the dismissal letter is signed by someone with proven authority.
Labor Inspectorate
Represent the company in inspection proceedings.
Conciliation proceedings
Appear and settle at SMAC with sufficient authority.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PROCEDURE
Valid and registered governing body
Express mention of the authority to dismiss and to settle in conciliation
Scope covering all workplaces or only some
Identification of the attorney-in-fact and their position
Registry filing recommended to prove it before courts and authorities
DOCUMENTS YOU WILL NEED
01Deed of incorporation and current appointment of the director
02ID/NIE of the attorney-in-fact and their position within the company
03Workplaces covered by the power of attorney
04Current bylaws
REGULATIONS: Workers' Statute arts. 49-56 Law 36/2011 Regulating the Labor Jurisdiction arts. 18 and 84 Capital Companies Act arts. 233-249 RDL 5/2000 on labor infractions and sanctions

How does the process work?

From request to signed document, with no travelling

1 Labor scope 2 Specific drafting 3 Signing by video call 4 Filing and use
1
Labor scope
⏱ 24-48 h
We determine what authority the position requires: hiring, sanctioning, dismissing, settling, representing.
2
Specific drafting
⏱ 24 h
The authority to dismiss and to settle must be expressly stated: omitting them is the most common mistake.
3
Signing by video call
⏱ 20 min
The director grants the power of attorney from wherever they are.
4
Filing and use
⏱ 2-3 weeks
A registered copy available for courts, SMAC, and the Inspectorate.

Clients who have already done it

Verified reviews of this service

4,7★★★★★
★★★★★ES
"En un despido nos alegaron falta de poder del firmante. Desde entonces trabajamos con poder inscrito y con facultad expresa de despedir y transigir."
Dd
Directora de RRHH
Retail · Madrid
★★★★★ES
"Inspección de Trabajo sin previo aviso y el administrador fuera del país. El apoderado pudo representarnos sin problema."
G
Gerente
Hostelería · Málaga
★★★★★EN
"Employment powers covering all our Spanish sites, including conciliation. Very precise drafting."
Hm
HR manager
Multinational · Barcelona
★★★★★ES
"Nos explicaron que sin la facultad de transigir la comparecencia en el SMAC era papel mojado. Nadie nos lo había dicho antes."
Rl
Responsable laboral
Logística · Valencia
★★★★★ES
"Necesitaba el trámite con urgencia y lo resolvieron en tiempo récord. El notario fue muy profesional y recibí el documento al día siguiente."
CR
Carmen R.
España
★★★★★EN
"Excellent service from start to finish. Everything was handled online and the signed document arrived within 24 hours. Highly recommended."
JW
James W.
Reino Unido
★★★★★ES
"Lo gestioné desde Buenos Aires sin viajar a España. Me guiaron paso a paso, incluso con el certificado digital. Todo claro y sin sorpresas."
MG
Mariana G.
Argentina
★★★★★FR
"Démarche réalisée entièrement en ligne depuis Paris. Équipe très réactive sur WhatsApp et notaire très professionnel. Impeccable."
SL
Sophie L.
Francia
★★★★★ES
"El proceso fue mucho más sencillo de lo que esperaba. Atención cercana por WhatsApp y presupuesto cerrado sin costes ocultos."
AM
Andrés M.
España
★★★★★DE
"Die Beurkundung wurde komplett online erledigt. Schnelle Terminvergabe, klare Anweisungen und das Dokument kam am nächsten Tag."
KB
Katrin B.
Alemania
★★★★★IT
"Pratica completata interamente online dall'Italia. Notaio disponibile e documento firmato in 24 ore. Servizio eccellente."
MT
Marco T.
Italia
★★★★★PT
"Tratei de tudo sem sair de Lisboa. Acompanhamento constante por WhatsApp e documento entregue no dia seguinte. Recomendo totalmente."
BS
Beatriz S.
Portugal
★★★★★ES
"Desde CDMX pensé que sería complicadísimo, pero salió a la primera. Videollamada puntual, notario clarísimo y precio cerrado."
GP
Gloria P.
México
★★★★★EN
"Handled from New York without flying to Spain. Clear instructions, fast scheduling and constant updates. Five stars."
SK
Sarah K.
Estados Unidos

Frequently asked questions

Can the agent sign employment contracts on behalf of my company?

Yes, completely. Once the notarial power is granted, the agent can sign employment contracts with full legal validity, always within the limits you have established in the document.

Contracts signed by the agent have the same validity as if you signed them personally, and are fully binding before Social Security, the employee, and any official body.

Can I limit the power only to hiring or only to dismissals?+

Absolutely. The notarial power is completely customizable according to your needs. You can limit it only to hiring, only to dismissals, or to any specific combination of functions.

You can also establish additional limits such as: specific work center, maximum salary level, contract type (temporary, permanent), specific department, or any other condition you consider necessary to maintain control over your labor policy.

Can the agent act before Social Security and Employment Service?+

Yes, as long as that power is expressly granted in the text of the notarial power. The agent may process registrations, deregistrations, data variations, contract communications, and any necessary procedure before these bodies.

This is especially useful for HR managers or labor consultancies that need to carry out official procedures on behalf of your company quickly and without delays.

What legal responsibilities does the agent have?+

The agent acts in your name and representation, so the legal consequences of their actions formally fall on you as the principal. Therefore, it is essential to:

  • Grant the power only to people of absolute trust and professional capacity
  • Establish clear and specific limits in the notarial document
  • Maintain communication and supervision over important decisions
  • Revoke the power immediately if you detect improper use or changes in the trust relationship
Can I revoke the power at any time?+

Yes, you can revoke the power whenever you wish through a notarial deed of revocation. Once revoked, the agent immediately loses all granted powers.

It is important to notify the revocation to the relevant bodies (Social Security, Employment Service, employees) and to any third party with whom the agent may have acted, to prevent actions from continuing to be taken on your behalf.

How long does the complete procedure take?+

The complete process is done in less than 24 business hours. From when you send the request until you receive the signed and ready-to-use notarial power, approximately one day passes.

If you need extreme urgency, we can prioritize your procedure and have it ready in a few hours. Contact us for urgent procedures.

Do I need to travel to a notary office in person?+

No, the entire process is 100% online. The signature is done via digital certificate or identification video call with the notary, complying with all legal identification requirements.

You will receive the notarial document in digital format with full legal validity, which you can present before any official body or use in labor procedures without any problem.

What documentation do I need to process this power?+

The necessary documentation is minimal:

  • Your valid identity document (ID, NIE, or passport)
  • Complete agent details (full name and ID/NIE)
  • Clear description of the power's scope (what functions you delegate)
  • Specification of limits if any (geographic, economic, temporal)

Our team will guide you through the entire process to ensure the power includes exactly the powers you need to delegate.

Can I grant this power to several people simultaneously?+

Yes, you can grant powers to multiple agents, either through a single document with several agents or through individual powers for each person.

You can establish that they act severally (anyone can act independently) or jointly (they must act together). You can also assign different functions to each agent according to their role: one for hiring, another for dismissals, another only for representation before bodies, etc.

Is this power valid throughout Spain?+

Yes, the notarial power is valid throughout Spanish territory. The agent can use it in any autonomous community, before any official body, and in any labor procedure that requires your representation.

If your company has locations in different provinces or autonomous communities, a single power is sufficient for the agent to act in all of them.

Can a dismissal be challenged due to lack of authority of the signatory?+
It is a common allegation in claims. If the signatory lacks sufficient authority, the dismissal may be called into question or require subsequent ratification. With a registered power of attorney expressly mentioning the authority to dismiss, that argument falls apart.
Should it include the authority to settle?+
Yes, if the attorney-in-fact will appear in conciliation. Without it, they cannot reach agreements, making the appearance pointless: you show up without the capacity to close anything.
Does it cover representation before the Labor Inspectorate?+
Yes, if expressly included. It is highly recommended: inspection proceedings rarely give enough advance notice to improvise powers of attorney.
Can it be limited to a single workplace?+
Yes, it can be limited by workplace, branch, or territory, which is common in companies with multiple locations.
What if the attorney-in-fact leaves the company?+
Revoke the power of attorney immediately and register the revocation. A former HR manager with a valid, registered power of attorney is a clear risk.
Do documents signed online have the same validity as those signed in person?+
Exactly the same. Law 11/2023 recognises the full legal validity of notarial documents executed by video call with a qualified electronic signature before a registered notary.
Do I need a digital certificate?+
Yes, to sign electronically you need a digital certificate or an electronic DNI. If you do not have one, we help you obtain it quickly before your appointment, with no additional handling fee.
Can I do it from abroad?+
Yes, the notarial video call works from any country. You only need a stable connection, your valid identity document and a digital certificate.
How much does this service cost?+
The quote includes the official notarial fees set by the Notarial Association plus our handling, fixed before you start and with no hidden costs. Request it with no obligation via WhatsApp or the form.
What if I have questions during the process?+
Our team supports you from start to finish via WhatsApp, phone or email, and the notary answers all your legal questions before signing.
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