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Requirement for an Employment Lawyer with experience of working in the German market to join this business on a permanent basis (sponsorship would be provided for international candidates).
In this in-house employment lawyer role, you will be part of a wider legal team based in London, advising the business on the full range of employment law matters across EMEA, with a particular focus on Germany.
This is a great opportunity to face technical challenges in an interesting position and develop your knowledge and commercial acumen. You'll be supported by the Associate General Counsel, business leaders, mentors, coaches, and colleagues on the Legal, Compliance & Risk team to ensure you are learning and developing.
You will be providing a wide range of employment law advice and assistance related to Germany and across the EMEA business. You will support our People team, as well as the leadership team and gain extensive experience with senior stakeholders.
The role includes:
* Providing general employment law advice on the full range of employment issues faced by an international business, including but not limited to contractual arrangements, employment-related laws and regulations, HR policies, restrictive covenants, employment litigation matters, contingent labour matters (including contractor/worker status), recruitment, redundancies and exits
* Advising on senior executive recruitment and exits, including advising on strategy, instructing and managing external counsel, and negotiating and drafting contracts
* Advising on employee relations issues including internal investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes and performance management
* Instructing, supervising and analysing the advice provided by external counsel in the EMEA jurisdictions, primarily Germany
* Supporting the People team in developing strategies and policies to ensure and maintain compliance with employment-related laws and regulations
* Supporting the business with transactions and advising on TUPE (and equivalent) legislation throughout Europe
* Drafting documents including employment contracts, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, bonus plans, and HR policies
* Supporting colleagues in Legal, Compliance and Risk with issues relating to employment law and contingent workers.
We are looking for someone with excellent English and German spoken and written communication skills and drafting skills.
Please get in touch for further information about this fantastic role.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
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