Legal Counsel Arbeitsrecht– Kollektiv & Individual

About the role

You'll serve as the central legal partner for company management, HR, and employee representation at Scout24, Germany's leading real estate platform. This role involves shaping employment law-related transformation processes and ensuring legally compliant, pragmatic, and implementable decisions in daily operations and complex projects.

What you'll do

• Advise company management and HR on all collective and individual employment law matters
• Lead co-determination procedures under the Works Constitution Act for organizational measures
• Accompany operational changes and business transfers under § 613a BGB including related employment law measures
• Negotiate, draft and implement works agreements for IT systems, working time models, compensation and compliance processes
• Support complex individual employment law issues including contract design, change dismissals, and terminations
• Manage unfair dismissal proceedings and labor court disputes, including coordination with external law firms
• Advise on group-internal matters such as joint operations and internal staff secondments

What you'll need

• Qualified lawyer (2nd State Examination) or equivalent qualification
• Several years of professional experience in employment law, ideally in a legal department of a larger company and/or business law firm
• Excellent knowledge of works constitution law and individual employment law with routine experience working with co-determination bodies
• Experience in effectively using AI tools to increase productivity and problem-solving
• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken
• Structured, independent and solution-oriented approach with focus on practical and economically sensible solutions
• Strong communication skills at all levels and confident negotiation abilities in conflict situations

What they offer

• Competitive salary package with bonus
• Hybrid working model with 3 office days per week and 30 vacation days
• 10 days annual work abroad opportunity
• Relocation support including visa assistance
• Monthly learning time, online courses, and individual career development paths
• Office in Berlin's city center with gym, rooftop terrace, and wellness services