Employment Law Counsel

Otis Elevator Co.

Juriste Droit Social advising on labor law and social security at Otis. Collaborating with HR teams and managers in a hybrid role located in Nanterre, France.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeNanterre • 🇫🇷 FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Labor and Social Law, with a strong focus on individual employment relations, collective relations, and compliance. Capable of providing legal advice, managing employee cases, and supporting operational teams in labor-related matters.

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Master 2 In Labor / Social LawIndividual Employment Relations ManagementCollective Relations KnowledgeStrong Drafting SkillsAnalytical Ability

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Hard Skills

Disciplinary ProceduresContract TerminationsUnfitness AssessmentsLitigation ManagementCollective BargainingLegal MonitoringTraining Design and DeliverySocial Dialogue ParticipationEmployee Representative SupportOccupational Health and Safety

Soft Skills

Interpersonal EaseProactive ApproachAnalytical ThinkingOperational Environment AdaptabilityCross-Functional Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Metallurgy Collective Bargaining AgreementWorks CouncilHealth, Safety and Working Conditions CommitteeSocial Engineering ProjectsEmployee Representative Bodies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As part of the Labor Relations Department, you will work across a varied scope that allows you to fully apply your expertise.
You will hold a comprehensive role combining individual employment relations, collective relations, advisory support to operational teams and social engineering projects.
You will have the opportunity to develop real autonomy over your area and to be proactive in the topics assigned to you.
Support teams in the field.
Advise HR Managers, line managers and operational leadership on all matters of labor law and social security law.
Provide legal advice and help propose secure, compliant solutions for situations encountered on the ground.
Take part in designing and delivering training for HR Managers and/or senior management.
Maintain active legal monitoring and, with the support of an apprentice, assist the rollout of legislative and collective bargaining changes to HR and operational teams.
Manage individual employee cases.
Independently handle individual casework: disciplinary procedures, contract terminations, unfitness assessments, and litigation (in coordination with external counsel).
Oversee issues related to workplace accidents and occupational diseases.
Participate in social dialogue and strategic projects.
Contribute to the preparation and conduct of collective bargaining (drafting agreement proposals, presentation materials, etc.).
Support operational teams and HR leaders in their interactions with employee representatives (Works Council / Health, Safety and Working Conditions Committee — CSE/CSSCT).
Support transformation projects that have social impact.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You hold a Master 2 (equivalent) in Labor / Social Law.
You have a minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar role, ideally gained in a company covered by the metallurgy collective bargaining agreement.
You have solid knowledge and hands-on experience managing individual employment relations (disciplinary matters, contract terminations, unfitness, litigation).
You have a foundational knowledge of collective relations and have supported topics related to employee representative bodies (CSE), collective agreement negotiations, representativeness, etc.
You are known for your strong drafting skills, analytical ability and interpersonal ease.
You enjoy operational environments and cross-functional projects.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional time off (RTT), seniority-related leave, leave for family events, etc.
13th month salary
Employee savings/profit-sharing scheme
Remote work (telecommuting)
Company savings plan and retirement savings plan (PEE & PER)
Time savings account (CET)
Employer contribution to health & welfare insurance premiums
Works Council benefits (holiday/Christmas vouchers, support for sports/arts activities, subsidies, etc.)
Staff canteen
Modern, high-quality working environment
Training on our technology, processes and soft skills.