Employment Law Counsel

Job Description

• This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Employment Law Counsel in Germany. This role sits within a fast-growing global legal environment supporting a rapidly scaling technology organization operating across multiple international markets. You will act as a key advisor on employment law matters across Germany and the broader EMEA region, helping shape compliant, scalable, and business-oriented HR practices. The position involves close collaboration with HR, legal, finance, and senior leadership teams to navigate complex workforce topics in a high-growth setting. You will contribute to both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational employment matters, ensuring legal risks are effectively managed. The environment is fast-paced, international, and highly collaborative, requiring strong judgment and adaptability. This is an opportunity to influence how employment frameworks evolve in a company experiencing significant global expansion.
• Accountabilities: Provide practical legal advice on a wide range of employment law matters, including hiring, performance management, terminations, benefits, and employee relations issues. Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, severance packages, NDAs, and other HR-related legal documents. Develop, implement, and update internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local German and broader EMEA labor regulations. Support disciplinary actions, workplace investigations, grievances, and ensure consistent and fair employee treatment. Partner with HR and cross-functional teams to mitigate legal risks and support workforce-related initiatives and projects. Advise on employment law aspects of restructuring, incentive programs, IP protection, confidentiality matters, and M&A transactions, including due diligence and integration. Manage employment litigation and disputes, including administrative claims, mediations, and government audits. Oversee and coordinate external legal counsel across Germany and EMEA jurisdictions. Monitor legal and regulatory changes in employment law and ensure timely internal updates and compliance readiness. Requirements: Qualified and licensed attorney in Germany. At least 5 years of experience as in-house counsel, preferably within a high-growth technology or international company. Strong expertise in German and international employment law, with additional exposure to contract, commercial, and data protection matters. Proven experience handling employment-related litigation such as dismissal disputes or discrimination claims. Familiarity with M&A transactions and associated employment law considerations. Experience advising on cross-border employment matters, particularly across the EMEA region. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal topics into clear business guidance. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and sound judgment in fast-moving environments. Ability to work independently, take ownership, and operate with high accountability and minimal supervision. Adaptable mindset with the ability to prioritize and respond quickly in a dynamic, high-growth organization. Benefits: Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and market standards. Flexible working arrangements with remote and hybrid options. Opportunity to work in a high-growth, international, and innovative tech environment. Exposure to complex cross-border legal matters and strategic projects. Strong focus on professional development and continuous learning. Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture. Comprehensive health and wellness benefits depending on location.
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