Legal Counsel
Safeguard Global
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Provide legal support to various internal departments, with a strong focus on German employment law matters.
- Review, draft, and update employment contracts, policies, and employee handbooks to ensure compliance with local labor laws and internal standards.
- Conduct legal compliance assessments related to employment practices, benefits, working conditions, and other labor-related obligations.
- Provide end-to-end legal advice on employment terminations, including risk assessment, documentation, and process alignment with applicable legislation.
- Assist with internal investigations and advise on employee relations issues, including disciplinary procedures, workplace disputes, and claims.
- Monitor changes in labor and employment legislation and proactively advise internal stakeholders on potential impacts.
- Work closely with other in-house and external counsel to coordinate multi-jurisdictional employment matters.
- Draft and negotiate agreements, particularly those involving employment-related provisions or contractor relationships.
- Collaborate with legal colleagues in preparing and maintaining templates, guides, playbooks, and internal documentation related to employment law.
- Provide relevant legal advice to internal teams and customers where appropriate, balancing legal risk with practical business needs.
- Support cross-functional projects, especially those involving workforce structure, international employment strategies, or internal policy rollout.
Requirements
- 4 + years’ experience (in-house experience is not essential), with a strong background in German employment law matters.
- Proactive, autonomous, resilient, adaptable, eager to continually learn and develop professionally.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- You are fluent in English and German.
- When applying to this role, please include an English version of your resume.
