JetBrains12.05.2026
Senior Legal Counsel (Employment Law)
Berlin
Обязанности
- 01Serve as a trusted advisor to HR on sensitive and complex employee matters, providing strategic guidance that takes into account legal requirements, organizational context, and reputational considerations
- 02Provide strategic legal support and pragmatic counsel to the Group Counsel – Labor Law, General Counsel, and the HR team, with a primary focus on German labor law and broader support across JetBrains’ operations
- 03Handle a wide range of employee matters, including complex and sensitive cases in Germany, and assist with such matters in other jurisdictions by developing sound legal strategies, reviewing documentation, and helping the business confidently stand behind its decisions
- 04Assess and respond to complex or nuanced internal communications and reports, supporting the development of thoughtful and well-balanced strategies aligned with legal and organizational considerations
- 05Draft, review, and continuously improve employment agreements, contractor agreements, and HR-related templates and policies tailored to Germany and other applicable jurisdictions
- 06Conduct in-depth, group-wide analyses on employment and labor law topics, and lead or contribute to cross-functional projects, including the harmonization of employment policies and documentation across countries
- 07Act as a senior advisor to HR teams on employment practices and workplace policies, including remote work, employee benefits, disciplinary procedures, and work safety matters, particularly for the German entities of the JetBrains group
- 08Take a lead role in providing legal support in relation to employee representation structures with a focus on Germany
- 09Advise on their operations and management interactions in compliance with local legislation and best practices
- 10Stay abreast of legislative changes in German labor law and provide legal training and knowledge-sharing sessions to internal stakeholders, particularly HR and management
- 11Represent JetBrains in communications with German regulatory and government bodies on employment-related matters
- 12Collaborate with legal colleagues across the global team on projects and issues that intersect with employment and labor law
Требования
- 01Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken
- 02A law degree with excellent academic credentials
- 03German bar admission is an advantage
- 04Senior-level post-qualification experience in employment and labor law, typically gained through 6+ years of relevant legal practice with demonstrated hands-on experience in employment dispute resolution
- 05Experience in both in-house and reputable international law firm environments is an advantage
- 06In-depth knowledge of German employment law, with practical experience advising on complex workplace matters, procedures, and collaboration with employee representation structures
- 07The ability to provide clear, solutions-oriented guidance in complex or evolving legal contexts
- 08Demonstrated ability to assess sensitive employee-related matters, distill key issues, and develop clear, effective legal and communication approaches
- 09Excellent skills in legal drafting, negotiation, dispute resolution, and managing emotionally sensitive situations involving employees
- 10A proactive, collaborative, pragmatic, and adaptable solutions-oriented approach, with strong interpersonal skills and business awareness
- 11The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, international environment with multiple stakeholders and shifting priorities
- 12Willingness to provide support for employment law matters in other countries with the help of external counsel and internal legal colleagues
Условия
- 01Strong base salary
- 02Flexible work location
- 03Remote work up to 30 days per year working remotely from abroad
- 04Extra time off
- 05Medical insurance allowance
- 06Learning and development opportunities
- 07Access to conferences, courses, and language classes
- 08Relocation support
- 09Language classes
- 10Fuel your day with hot meal or lunch allowance on workdays
- 11Mental health support
- 12Sports benefit with on-site gym or sports club stipend
- 13Internal events and company-wide celebrations