CareerPlan

Volljurist Arbeitsrecht - Fokus Kollektivrecht (m/w/d)

Köln, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENRemoteFull-time2026-09-07 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

In-house legal counsel specializing in collective labor law, advising on works council relations, negotiating agreements, and steering external law firms.

Role type

Senior in-house labor lawyer (collective law)

Builds

Collective bargaining agreements, interest equalization plans, social plans, and legal frameworks for new work models.

Domain

Insurance industry + German labor law

Required skills

German labor law expertise, collective labor law, works council negotiation, contract drafting, legal analysis, stakeholder management, external counsel management

Preferred skills

Syndikus lawyer qualification, specialized training in labor law, strategic thinking, creative problem solving

Technologies

MS Office

Responsibilities

Serve as primary contact for employee representation bodies (works councils) at corporate and general works council levels; advise business units on collective law matters; draft and negotiate works agreements, interest equalization plans, and social plans; contribute to cross-company projects on AI, e-mobility, and new work worlds; advise HR leadership and the board on labor law issues; analyze court rulings and legislative changes to derive actionable recommendations; manage legal compliance for the use of external personnel.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC