Senior Associate - Employment (3-6 years PQE)

Larson Maddox; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Larson Maddox is assisting leading US, international and German law firms with Employment Law roles across Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt and Hamburg. The position targets Associate to Senior Associate with 2-6 years PQE in Employment Law.

You will advise on full employment lifecycle, complex negotiations, cross-border matters, and works councils interactions, supporting multinational clients. Fluency in German and strong business English are expected, with clear career progression and

Qualifikationen

• 2-6 years PQE in Employment Law.
• Qualified German lawyer (Volljurist) preferred.
• Fluent German and strong business English.
• Experience with cross-border employment matters a plus.

Aufgaben

• Advising on full employment lifecycle, including hiring and separations.
• Negotiating shop agreements, Interessenausgleich, and social plans in restructurings.
• Due diligence for cross-border labor matters in M&A.
• Collaborating with works councils, trade unions, and HR on employment issues.
• Supporting international clients on secondments and policy harmonisation.

Kenntnisse

Employment Law

German language

English language

Ausbildung

German law degree (Volljurist)

Jobbeschreibung

Employment Law | Associate-Senior Associate (m/f/d)| Leading US, International & Domestic Law Firms | Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt & Hamburg

Location: Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt, or Hamburg
Leading US, International, and German Domestic Law Firms
Practice Area: Employment Law (Arbeitsrecht)
Level: 2-6 Years

Are you an Employment Law specialist looking for your next move? I'm currently partnering with a number of leading US, international, and domestic law firms across Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt, and Hamburg, all actively looking to strengthen their Employment Law teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

Employment Law | Associate-Senior Associate (m/f/d)| Leading US, International & Domestic Law Firms | Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt & Hamburg

Location: Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt, or Hamburg
Leading US, International, and German Domestic Law Firms
Practice Area: Employment Law (Arbeitsrecht)
Level: 2-6 Years

Are you an Employment Law specialist looking for your next move? I'm currently partnering with a number of leading US, international, and domestic law firms across Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt, and Hamburg, all actively looking to strengthen their Employment Law teams.

• Advising clients on the full employment lifecycle, including hiring, executive contracts, restructurings, and senior-level separations
• Leading or supporting negotiations on shop agreements, Interessenausgleich, and social plans in large-scale restructurings
• Advising on labour law due diligence for cross-border M&A, including PMI and § 613a BGB transfers
• Working closely with works councils, trade unions, and HR stakeholders on collective and individual employment matters
• Supporting international clients on cross-border employment issues, secondments, and the harmonisation of group policy with German labour law

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified German lawyer (Volljurist/in), ideally with a specialisation in Employment Law (Fachanwalt/Fachanwältin für Arbeitsrecht) or a clear intention to pursue one
• Associate to Senior Associate level, with relevant PQE in Employment Law gained at a law firm or a strong in-house background
• Solid academic results across both State Examinations; requirements vary by firm, and strong candidates with a well-rounded profile are encouraged to reach out regardless of exact grades
• Fluent German and strong business English (additional languages a plus, particularly for international-facing roles)
• A proactive, commercially minded approach, comfortable advising both domestic and international clients

Why Make the Move

• Access to a genuinely broad range of platforms, from top US and international firms to leading German independents, so we can match your profile to the right cultural and practice fit
• Exposure to sophisticated, high-value employment matters, including collective bargaining, restructurings, and cross-border advisory
• Clear career progression, with strong training and mentorship across all firm types
• Competitive, market-aligned compensation, benchmarked to your experience and target platform