France Labor Relations Counsel – Principal Specialist (6‑month)

Amadeus; Nice; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Amadeus in France is seeking an experienced Labor Relations Legal Counsel to join our Employment Legal and Employee Relations team for a 6-month fixed-term contract, focusing on collective labour relations. You will partner with Legal, HR and business stakeholders to support strategic employee relations initiatives.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of French employment law, strong negotiation and project management skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives in a

Qualifications

• Master's degree (Bac+5) in French Employment/Labour Law; DPRT, DJCE or similar specialization is an advantage.
• 5 to 10 years of employment law experience within a law firm or the legal department of a large international organization, ideally in the technology sector.
• Significant experience in collective labour relations, collective bargaining and drafting company agreements.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Fluent in French and professionally proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, negotiation and drafting of company agreements and related legal documentation, working closely with HR and Employee Relations stakeholders.
• Advise on and support CSE information and consultation processes, including interactions with employee representatives and external experts.
• Provide legal guidance on collective labour law matters such as reorganizations, workforce transformation, employment and skills planning, working conditions, and other employee-impacting projects.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects involving Legal, HR and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment and timely delivery.
• Monitor developments in French employment law and case law, provide pragmatic and risk-based recommendations to management, and support individual employment matters when required.

Skills

Labour law

Collective bargaining

Contract drafting

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Labour Law

DPRT or DJCE specialization

French Employment Law certification

Job description

Amadeus in France is seeking an experienced Labor Relations Legal Counsel to join our Employment Legal and Employee Relations team for a 6-month fixed-term contract, focusing on collective labour relations. You will partner with Legal, HR and business stakeholders to support strategic employee relations initiatives.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of French employment law, strong negotiation and project management skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives in a