Legal Counsel - Labor and Employment DACH

Selby Jennings; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global technology-driven organization is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its EMEA legal team in Berlin. This role focuses on managing employment disputes, providing legal guidance on labor law developments in the DACH region, and shaping employment policies. Ideal candidates will have several years of experience in labor law, fluency in German and English, and strong communications skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in labor and employment law within the DACH region.
• Strong background in managing employment disputes and litigation.
• Fluency in German and English; additional languages (e.g., French) are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage employment-related disputes and litigation.
• Track and interpret labor law developments across the DACH region.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with legal standards.

Kenntnisse

Labor and employment law expertise

Dispute management skills

Fluency in German and English

Strong communication skills

Proactive legal problem-solving

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

A global technology-driven organization is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its EMEA legal team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge employment law issues across the DACH region, with a particular focus on platform-based work models and evolving labor frameworks. You'll be part of a strategic legal function that plays a central role in shaping how the company navigates regulatory complexity, litigation, and the future of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage employment-related disputes and litigation, particularly those involving innovative work models and classification challenges.
• Track and interpret labor law developments across the DACH region, providing proactive legal guidance to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure employment policies and operational strategies align with legal standards and business objectives.
• Contribute to the company\'s approach to collective labor relations, including engagement with emerging forms of worker representation.

Your Profile

• Several years of experience in labor and employment law within the DACH region
• Strong background in managing employment disputes and litigation
• Fluency in German and English; additional languages (e.g., French) are a plus
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Strong communicator with a proactive, business-minded approach to legal problem-solving

Why This Role?

This is more than a legal position-it's a chance to help shape the future of work. You'll be working at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation, tackling complex legal challenges in a rapidly evolving sector. If you're looking for a role that combines strategic impact with intellectual challenge, this could be the perfect fit.