Mission Brief
As our Labor Law Specialist, you will be the go-to expert on German employment law, ensuring our HR policies, employment contracts, and workplace practices are fully compliant with national regulations. You will play a key role in fostering constructive relationships with employee representatives and supporting strategic workforce decisions.
Your Role in Our Space Mission:
Legal Compliance & Advisory
- Advise HR and leadership on all aspects of labor law, with a focus on German labor law; knowledge of Norwegian, Swedish, and U.S. law is a plus.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and internal policies.
- Monitor and interpret changes in labor legislation and implement necessary actions.
Works Council & Union Relations
- Serve as a liaison between the company and works councils/unions.
- Support negotiations and consultations on co-determination matters.
- Draft and review works agreements.
Contract & Policy Management
- Draft, review, and update employment contracts and HR policies.
- Ensure documentation complies with the Written Evidence Act (Nachweisgesetz).
Dispute Resolution & Risk Management
- Support internal investigations and conflict resolution.
- Represent the company in labor court proceedings when necessary.
Training & Awareness
- Conduct internal training sessions on individual and collective labor law topics.
- Promote awareness of rights and obligations for employees and employers.
Qualification Checklist
- Master’s degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent), with specialization in German labor law.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in employment law, preferably in a corporate or industrial setting.
- Proven experience working with works councils and unions.
- Strong understanding of collective labor law, co-determination rights, and employment contract law.
- Excellent communication skills to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Negotiation skills to facilitate agreements and resolve conflicts.
- Analytical thinking to interpret legal texts and assess implications.
- Discretion and integrity in handling sensitive information.
- Ability to collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders.
- Fluent in German and English.
Benefits
- Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program.
- 30 days of vacation to relax and recharge.
- Company pension plan with a 20% employer contribution after probation.
- Subsidised lunch daily.
- Public transport fully financed with Deutschlandticket.
- Sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass).
- Individual learning allowance after probation.
- Childcare allowance for non-school-age children.
- And much more! Discover additional perks when you join us.
Who we are
We are Isar Aerospace, at the forefront of New Space, building a modern space business to enable faster, better, and cheaper access to space.
Our mission is to democratize space and use it for good to improve life on Earth now and for future generations.
We are a fast-growing company providing sustainable, environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites into Low Earth Orbit. Privately funded by leading technology investors, our team is passionate about space innovation.
We’re disrupting traditional industries with novel rocket manufacturing. If you’re ready for a challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects, and be part of a team changing the world, join us and launch your career!
Want to learn more?
Visit www.isaraerospace.com