Senior Legal Counsel - Employment Law (m/f/d)

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

Zusammenfassung

A leading consulting firm in Hamburg is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in employment law to provide expert legal guidance. You will advise on individual and collective labor law, draft contracts and policies, and represent the company in labor proceedings. Ideal candidates will have several years of experience in a similar role and strong skills in both English and German. The firm fosters a collaborative environment with flexible working options.

Leistungen

Flexible working models

Extensive training and development opportunities

Sustainability initiatives

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in employment law, either in-house or in a law firm.
• Practical experience drafting policies and negotiating with employee representation committees.

Aufgaben

• Advise HR and leadership on labor law matters.
• Draft and review employment-related documents.
• Manage negotiations with employee representative bodies.

Kenntnisse

Individual and collective labor law expertise

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills in English and German

Ausbildung

Fully qualified lawyer (Volljurist/in)

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Legal Counsel - Employment Law (m/f/d)

Location: Hamburg | Full-time | People & Culture Team | Consulting Firm

Join a leading consulting firm committed to transformation, collaboration, and continuous growth. As part of a dynamic People & Culture team, you\'ll play a key role in shaping the future of work by providing expert legal guidance across all aspects of employment law—both individual and collective.

Your Responsibilities

• Advise HR and leadership on all matters of individual and collective labor law.
• Draft and review employment-related documents (contracts, policies, templates).
• Handle employment law fundamentals and contribute to company-wide policy development.
• Represent the company in labor law proceedings and deliver training on legal topics and new case law.
• Lead negotiations and maintain constructive relationships with employee representative bodies.
• Support the development of innovative HR tools and contribute to labor law-related projects.
• Monitor changes in labor and social legislation and develop implementation strategies.
• Collaborate closely with Legal, Risk & Compliance teams, including data protection.

Ready to shape the future of work with your legal expertise?

Join the People & Culture team in Hamburg and make a real impact on how we support, protect, and empower people. If you\'re passionate about employment law and thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment—apply now and be part of this transformation journey.

Your Profile

• Fully qualified lawyer (Volljurist/in) with several years of experience in employment law, either in-house or in a law firm.
• Strong expertise in individual and collective labor law, including temporary employment and social security law.
• Practical experience drafting policies, works agreements, and negotiating with employee representation committees.
• Proven advisory and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex legal matters.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, negotiation strength, and a collaborative spirit.
• Strong communication skills in English AND German.

What Awaits You

• Flexible working models and mobile work options for a healthy work-life balance.
• Extensive training and development opportunities, including leadership seminars and e-learning.
• Sustainability initiatives, including a company bike program.
• A culture of ownership, innovation, and impact—your ideas and contributions truly matter.