Overview:
Bruker is enabling scientists and engineers to make breakthrough post-genomic discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in post-genomic life science molecular and cell biology research, in applied and biopharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, as well as in industrial and cleantech research, and next-gen semiconductor metrology in support of AI. Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics research, proteomics and multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, functional structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics.
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Bruker BioSpin, as part of the Bruker Group, is a high-tech international company and the world-leading manufacturer of comprehensive solutions in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) and Preclinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
We are looking for a Legal Counsel Employment Law (m/f/d) at our location in Ettlingen.
We offer:
- Modern workplaces on a newly built campus equipped with state-of-the-art technology
- Continuous learning opportunities through the internal Bruker Academy
- Development opportunities within a global organization
- Flexible working hours and the option to work from home
- 30 days of annual leave plus additional special leave
- Vacation and Christmas bonuses
- Company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits
- Complimentary hot beverages and water
- JobRad program & employee discounts
- Various dining options nearby and a subsidized company cafeteria
- A range of company events
- A positive, open, and forward-thinking international team
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- EGYM Wellpass (discounted fitness program)
- Subsidy for the Deutschland Ticket
Responsibilities:
As a Legal Counsel Employment Law, you will:
- Advise senior leadership and HR teams on employment law matters in an international setting.
- Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, termination agreements, settlement agreements, and Works Council Agreements (Betriebsvereinbarungen).
- Provide legal support and strategic advice on labor law issues and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with works councils, liaise with them regularly, provide legal guidance, and represent our interests in negotiations.
- Manage and resolve complex labor disputes and provide representation in labor court proceedings.
- Advise and participate in employee negotiations, particularly in cases of terminations, warnings, and performance-related issues.
- Conduct legal research and analysis on new labor laws and their implications for the company.
- Develop and update templates and processes for employment contracts, works council agreements, and other labor law documents.
- Work closely with HR and senior management and group presidents.
- Train and support on leadership topics related to employment law, such as handling warnings, conducting terminations, supporting the cultural shift towards a performance-oriented culture.
Qualifications:
- Second German State Examination in Law (Assessor) / admitted to the bar (2. Juristisches Staatsexamen / Anwaltszulassung)
- Preferably with first experience in employment law and ideally some first practical experience on how the knowledge deriving from the qualification can be applied in practice.
- Professional proficiency in German (C1 level or higher) and English (minimum B2); additional French language skills are a plus
- Strong interest in gaining skills in all matters related to employment law, such as in drafting and negotiating employment, service and settlement agreements, as well as works council agreements
- Willingness to build a relationship of trust and constructive cooperation with works councils
- Independent working style with strong problem-solving skills
- Resilience and the ability to manage stressful situations
- Strong communication skills and assertiveness
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with works councils and represent company interests effectively
- Readiness to participate in employee negotiations and training management on employment law-related topics
