Labour Lawyer
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Dusseldorf
Region:Nordrhein-Westfalen
Sector:Legal & Compliance
Client Company Type:In-House
Job ref:7938
Post Date:January 12, 2026
Meet Our Recruiter
Alyssa Langhoyer
Recruitment Consultant - Legal & Compliance
About the Role
Labour Lawyer
Location: Düsseldorf
Our client is seeking an experienced Labour Lawyer specialising in employment and co-determination law to join a fast-growing healthcare network. This newly created role offers the opportunity to take ownership of all labour law matters and directly advise senior management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all employment law issues for the company and its subsidiaries.
- Advise management, HR, and leadership on individual and collective labour law matters.
- Support negotiations with works councils and oversee implementation of co-determination measures.
- Lead and assist with legal proceedings, both judicial and extrajudicial.
- Develop and maintain labour law policies, standards, and processes.
- Coordinate external law firms on legal matters outside employment law (e.g., contract and corporate law).
- Provide legal support for company-wide projects, especially during growth and change initiatives.
Your Profile:
- Fully qualified lawyer (First and Second State Exam).
- Strong expertise in employment and co-determination law.
- Ideally some knowledge of corporate law (desirable but not essential).
- Several years of relevant professional experience.
- Excellent communication skills with a solution-focused mindset and confident presence.
- High level of self-responsibility, reliability, and organisational ability.
- Enthusiastic about working in a dynamic, agile, and growth-oriented environment.
What’s on Offer:
- A responsible role with significant influence and scope for shaping legal frameworks
- Competitive salary package.
- Hybrid working model with flexible hours and a modern office location.
- Opportunities for professional development within a rapidly expanding company.
- Additional benefits including pension scheme, bike leasing, exclusive employee discounts and more.