We are currently seeking a Labor & Employment Lawyer (m,f,d) for a leading fortune 500 company.
Responsibilities:
- Advise and provide support on matters related to all aspects of labor and employment law in Germany and other jurisdictions across Europe.
- Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, severance agreements, and other employment-related agreements.
- Ensure compliance with German and EU labor laws, as well as company policies and standards.
- Review employment related disputes and escalations.
- Provide guidance to minimize legal risk and seek resolution.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Fully qualified lawyer in Germany.
- 3+ years of relevant legal experience within labor and employment law, preferably supporting in-house corporations either directly or through a secondment.
- Experience working with counsils.
- Strong knowledge of up to date German employment law.
- Fluent in German and English is a must.
Compensation, Benefits & Location:
This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, Pension and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.
Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today's business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.
Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom's legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.
Learn more about working at Axiom.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line.
Axiom Global (Deutschland) GmbH, Messeturm, 22. Etage, Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 49, 60308 Frankfurt am Main. Amtsgericht: Frankfurt am Main. HRB 104281. Geschäftsführer: Daniel Hayter
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