Legal Counsel - Employment and Works constitution law - Germany CEE (f/m/x)
Core
Lead the Social Affairs function and serve as the primary legal advisor for employment and labor law across Germany, Austria, Romania, and Czech Republic.
Role type
Senior Legal Counsel (Employment & Labor Law)
Builds
Social dialogue strategies, compliant employment contracts, and restructuring frameworks for the Group's transformation.
Domain
Labor Law / Social Affairs / Multi-jurisdictional (Germany, Austria, Romania, Czech Republic)
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Labor law expertise, Works Council negotiation, German Betriebsverfassungsgesetz mastery, multi-jurisdictional legal management, contract drafting, litigation management
Preferred skills
French language proficiency, experience in IT/Consulting firms or specialized law firms
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Lead negotiations on complex shop agreements (Betriebsvereinbarungen) and manage co-determination rights in Germany; Lead relationships with Works Councils in Austria, Romania, and Czech Republic; Draft termination notices and mutual separation agreements; Maintain and update standard employment contract templates; Legally structure organizational changes (e.g., §613a BGB transfers); Represent the company in labor court proceedings.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC