Location: Düsseldorf, with flexible/hybrid working structure

Our client operates in the manufacturing industry, with a successful track record of cast iron product development, prototyping, and process enhancement. They are renowned for being responsible and proactive, making them a leading supplier with an active approach to become more sustainable and efficient in the future.

We are currently searching for a Collective Labour Lawyer to join them, responsible for devising and negotiating employment contracts, policies, and agreements for the organisation.

The Role and Responsibilities

• Represent the organisation in individual and collective employment law proceedings.
• Prepare negotiations with the works council, such as conciliation board hearings.
• Legal advice on individual and collective labour legislation, including independent solution formulation and evaluation.
• Create works agreements, data protection legislation, and employment law support on co-determination and social partnership, for the use of HR and management.
• Develop and update contracts, templates, and HR policies.
• Develop and implement group-wide employment law qualification measures.
• Collaborate on cross-departmental projects.

Profile

• You are a qualified labour law lawyer with at least four years of working experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in employment law, including individual and collective employment, and employee data protection.
• Exhibit empathy, have outstanding communication skills, and have the ability to address challenging internal corporate issues with resilience.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and organisation skills, alongside passion and dedication

Our Client Offers

• A diversified career within a modern, forward-thinking organisation.
• Work-Life-balance with mobile/ hybrid work, trust-based hours, and 30 vacation days.
• A family-like environment, with respect and transparency integrated into their culture.
• Market-based remuneration, training, free parking, and bike leasing
• Health management within the company, offering diverse services.
• Annual employee discussions for constructive feedback to improve the company.

As this role is based in Germany, we require a valid work permit for non-EU citizens, and candidates must be proficient in German and English to be considered. Unfortunately, applicants without a work visa and acceptable German language abilities may be rejected.