Legal Counsel Labour Law
Location: Cologne
Our client is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide expert guidance on all aspects of individual and collective labour law. This role involves advising internal stakeholders, managing external counsel, and ensuring compliance across jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Advise on individual and collective employment law matters, including contract and policy development.
* Manage relationships with employee representatives and external legal advisors.
* Support international departments on cross-border employment law issues.
* Coordinate external counsel for international legal matters.
* Guide compliant use of external personnel (e.g., contractors, temporary staff).
* Develop and deliver internal employment law training for HR and management.
* Represent the company in labour court proceedings.
* Monitor legal developments and translate them into actionable guidance.
Requirements:
* Fully qualified lawyer with first and second state examinations.
* Several years of experience in employment law, ideally in an industrial or corporate advisory environment.
* Strong knowledge of individual and collective labour law.
* Confident communicator with negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
* Analytical mindset with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
* Fluent in German and English.
What’s on Offer?
* A collaborative, international working environment.
* Autonomy and responsibility in a key advisory role.
* Professional development and career growth opportunities.
* Open and supportive corporate culture in a growing global organisation.