Legal Counsel Employment Law (m/f/d)

Legal Counsel Employment Law

We are looking for a Legal Counsel Employment Law at our location in Ettlingen.

We offer:

• Modern workplaces on a newly built campus equipped with state-of-the-art technology
• Continuous learning opportunities through the internal Bruker Academy
• Development opportunities within a global organization
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home
• 30 days of annual leave plus additional special leave
• Vacation and Christmas bonuses
• Company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits
• Complimentary hot beverages and water
• JobRad program & employee discounts
• Various dining options nearby and a subsidized company cafeteria
• A range of company events
• A positive, open, and forward-thinking international team
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• EGYM Wellpass (discounted fitness program)
• Subsidy for the Deutschland Ticket

Responsibilities

As a Legal Counsel Employment Law, you will:

• Advise senior leadership and HR teams on employment law matters in an international setting.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, termination agreements, settlement agreements, and Works Council Agreements (Betriebsvereinbarungen).
• Provide legal support and strategic advice on labor law issues and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with works councils, liaise with them regularly, provide legal guidance, and represent our interests in negotiations.
• Manage and resolve complex labor disputes and provide representation in labor court proceedings.
• Advise and participate in employee negotiations, particularly in cases of terminations, warnings, and performance-related issues.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on new labor laws and their implications for the company.
• Develop and update templates and processes for employment contracts, works council agreements, and other labor law documents.
• Work closely with HR and senior management and group presidents.
• Train and support on leadership topics related to employment law, such as handling warnings, conducting terminations, supporting the cultural shift towards a performance-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Second German State Examination in Law (Assessor) / admitted to the bar (2. Juristisches Staatsexamen / Anwaltszulassung)
• Preferably with first experience in employment law and ideally some first practical experience on how the knowledge deriving from the qualification can be applied in practice.
• Professional proficiency in German (C1 level or higher) and English (minimum B2); additional French language skills are a plus
• Strong interest in gaining skills in all matters related to employment law, such as in drafting and negotiating employment, service and settlement agreements, as well as works council agreements
• Willingness to build a relationship of trust and constructive cooperation with works councils
• Independent working style with strong problem-solving skills
• Resilience and the ability to manage stressful situations
• Strong communication skills and assertiveness
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with works councils and represent company interests effectively
• Readiness to participate in employee negotiations and training management on employment law-related topics