German Qualified Employment Lawyer

Our customer, a global tech company is looking for a German Qualified Employment Lawyer.This is a full-time, fully remote contract role supporting operations across Europe.

The initial term is 6 months, with the possibility of extension depending on business requirements and project continuity.Key ResponsibilitiesTake ownership of a broad range of employment law matters across multiple European jurisdictions, including dismissals, employment contract issues, settlement agreements, and disputesDeliver clear, commercially focused legal guidance to internal stakeholders such as HR/People teams, senior leadership, and employee representatives; draft and refine employment policies, procedures, and documentationTrack and interpret developments in European employment legislation (including initiatives such as the EU Platform Workers Directive) and advise on necessary organisational changesProvide strategic advice on worker status and classification, including mitigating risks associated with contractors and freelancersOversee and coordinate external counsel across different European countries, ensuring advice is practical, consistent, and cost-effectiveEngage with regulators, courts, works councils, and other external bodies, including handling negotiations and dispute resolutionLead or assist with negotiations relating to employment contracts, settlements, and workforce-related arrangementsEnsure accurate and compliant record-keeping of all legal matters in line with internal standards and regulatory requirementsContribute to improving legal operations by identifying opportunities for process optimisation and leveraging legal technologyPartner with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to assess legal risks and support effective decision-makingExperience & Requirements5–7+ years’ experience specialising in employment law, with strong exposure to multi-jurisdictional European mattersQualified German lawyer (Volljurist), ideally with strong results in both state examinationsIn-depth expertise in German employment law, alongside a solid understanding of broader European employment frameworksProven experience advising on worker classification, works council engagement, and EU regulatory compliancePrior in-house experience within a technology, platform, or mobility business is advantageousDemonstrated ability to manage and coordinate external legal advisers across multiple jurisdictionsStrong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, business-friendly adviceHighly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities across different marketsConfident operating in fast-paced, cross-functional environments with senior stakeholdersFluent in English; additional European languages, particularly French, are beneficialAbout ElevateElevate is a global provider of consulting, technology, and services for law departments and law firms.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, our team of 1,600+ legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operates across the United States, Europe, the UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.Legal Talent is our flexible resourcing division, redefining careers in the legal industry.

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