Global Employment Counsel (Germany Focus)

Colt Technology Services; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Colt Technology Services is seeking an experienced employment lawyer to join our global corporate law team. This role supports our HR function across multiple jurisdictions and drives transformation of people-related programs.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, draft and negotiate employment contracts, advise on investigations, redundancy, and post-acquisition integrations, and handle complex cross-border matters in a hybrid/remote setup.

Qualifications

• 15+ years PQE with UK qualification and exposure to international employment law.
• Experience negotiating German Works Agreements and advising cross-border projects.
• Strong drafting and contract negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, including C-Suite.
• Proven ability to manage complex employment law matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Engage with senior stakeholders at the C-Suite level on employment law matters.
• Provide critical support on strategic, cross-functional, and multi-jurisdictional projects aligned with HR priorities.
• Manage and advise on a wide range of employment law risks including redundancy, performance, and TUPE.
• Draft, advise on and negotiate contracts of employment and settlement agreements.
• Advise on complex and routine cases including investigations and compliance issues; oversee employment litigation with external counsel.

Skills

Building and Managing Teams

Supervisory Leadership

Relationship Management

Contract Law

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Law

Job description

Colt Technology Services is seeking an experienced employment lawyer to join our global corporate law team. This role supports our HR function across multiple jurisdictions and drives transformation of people-related programs.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, draft and negotiate employment contracts, advise on investigations, redundancy, and post-acquisition integrations, and handle complex cross-border matters in a hybrid/remote setup.