Senior Counsel (m/f/x) - EMEA Employment Law (Focus: Germany & Switzerland)

(Fulltime / permanent / Location: Hattersheim OR Marburg)

Shape the future of employment law across EMEA!

We are seeking a seasoned legal professional to join our dynamic team as Senior Employment this pivotal role youll influence strategic decisions guide HR and business leaders and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictionsprimarily Germany and Switzerland.

The Role:

• Serve as the primary legal advisor for employment law matters across EMEA with a focus on Germany and Switzerland.
• Provide strategic counsel on organizational change initiatives including restructurings and workforce planning.
• Lead negotiations with works councils and manage complex employment-related projects.
• Oversee litigation and manage external counsel ensuring cost-effective and high-quality outcomes.
• Advise on HR policies compliance and internal investigations.
• Deliver training sessions to HR and business leaders on key employment law topics.

What Were Looking For:

• Legal Qualification: 1st and 2nd German State Exam; licensed to practice law in Germany.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years in employment law including 3 years in-house.
• Expertise: Strong knowledge of German law; experience with Swiss UK or French employment law is a plus.
• Skills: Excellent negotiation drafting and stakeholder management skills.
• Industry Background: Pharma biotech or medical device experience preferred.

Reporting Relationships:

The role reports to the Executive Director Assistant General Counsel Global Employment Law

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Leadership development programs and career growth opportunities.
• Wellness perks: 2 additional paid wellness days mindfulness sessions
• Career development and training opportunities
• Find Diversity Equality and Inclusion at all sites and with every colleague. Come as you are.

Ready to make an impact Apply now with your CV certifications and salary expectations and join us in shaping the future of employment law across EMEA.

About CSLPlasma

CSL Plasma operates one of the worlds largest and most sophisticated plasma collection networkswith over 350 plasma collection centers in the U.S. Europe and China. Headquartered in Boca Raton Florida CSL Plasma is a subsidiary ofCSL Behring a global biotherapeutics business and a member of CSL. Plasma collected at CSL Plasma facilities is used by CSL Behring for the sole purpose of manufacturing lifesaving plasma-derived therapies for people in more than 100 countries. The parent companyCSLheadquartered in Melbourne Australia employs 32000 people.

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At CSL Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors foster strong relationships with our stakeholders and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1