Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law

Berlin. Posted 4 days ago

The role

You will act as a trusted advisor on individual and collective employment law matters. You will manage negotiation strategies, lead works council negotiations, and ensure compliance with local and EU regulations.

What you will do

Provide expert legal counsel on individual and collective employment law
Lead negotiation strategies and build relationships with the Works Council
Review employment contracts, offer frameworks, and operational workforce templates
Represent the business in employment-related disputes
Advise leadership and people teams on employee relations topics
Shape internal guidelines for fairness and legal compliance
Ensure workforce data handling complies with GDPR and privacy standards
Translate regulatory changes into business advantages
Lead end-to-end negotiation processes on Works Council matters

Required qualifications

German qualified lawyer (e.g. German 1. and 2. Staatsexamen)
Substantial experience practicing German employment law
Proven fluency in German co-determination mechanics
Track record of building relationships with Works Councils
Relevant work experience from a law firm or in-house
Experienced in organisational development and change management
Broad understanding of employee relations and employee representation

Nice to have

Fluent in both German and English
Solutions-driven approach
High emotional intelligence
Uncompromising ethical standards

Benefits

Personal development budget
Work from home budget
Discounts to fitness & wellness memberships
Language apps
Public transportation
Premium subscription on personal N26 bank account
Subscriptions for friends and family members
Additional day of annual leave for each year of service
Relocation package with visa support

About the company

N26 has reimagined banking for today’s digital world through technology and design. The company is headquartered in Berlin with offices in multiple cities across Europe.