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

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.