Head of Labour Law

Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Stuttgart
Region:Baden-Württemberg
Sector:Legal & Compliance
Client Company Type:In-House
Job ref:6306
Post Date:November 6, 2025

About the Role

Head of Labour Law
Location: Stuttgart, Germany

A role that inspires you

Take full ownership of employment legal matters for a leading organisation in Germany. As a senior labour law expert, you’ll provide authoritative advice, influence strategic decisions, and lead complex employee relations — all as a high-impact individual contributor.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Labour Law function in Germany, acting as the primary legal expert on all employment matters.

  • Advise senior leadership and HR on contracts, compliance, employee relations, and dispute resolution.

  • Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts and works council agreements.

  • Manage external counsel and oversee litigation and regulatory issues.

  • Monitor legal developments and translate them into practical business strategies.

  • Represent the company in dealings with works councils, regulators, and external stakeholders.

Your Profile

  • Fully qualified German lawyer (Zweites Staatsexamen) with 7–10+ years’ experience.

  • Deep expertise in German labour and employment law, including works councils.

  • Experience in-house or at a top-tier law firm preferred.

  • Pragmatic, business-savvy, and confident working independently.

  • Fluent in German and English.

What’s on Offer

  • High-impact role with broad strategic influence.

  • Opportunity to shape labour law strategy in a dynamic environment.

  • Collaborative culture with a focus on professional growth.

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