Responsible for the (labor) legal coordination and associated advisory services for the DAAD's external network (branch offices, German Science and Innovation Houses, Heinrich-Heine-Haus)
Clarify labor and social security law questions concerning locally employed staff at currently 20 locations
Assist with the alignment of standard employment contracts and supplementary agreements
Handle personnel-related matters such as recruitments, fixed-term contracts, disciplinary proceedings, terminations, and issues related to maternity protection and parental leave
Review contracts and compensation structures for new hires
Manage communication with external law firms abroad
Coordinate employment contracts and remuneration arrangements with the respective foreign representations (embassies/consulates-general)
Advise locally employed managers on labor law matters
Monitor legal developments abroad

Completed university degree in law (First State Examination, Master’s/LL.M.); preferably with a focus on international labor law or human resource management
Experience in international organizations or in supporting foreign company branches or similar
Willingness and ability to familiarize yourself with new areas of law
Very good English skills, both written and spoken
Proficient user of MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Analytical thinking and an independent, structured working style
Good communication skills and strong intercultural competence
Resilience, reliability, negotiation skills, a convincing manner, organizational ability, and team orientation
Experience with compliance matters and change management, foreign tenancy law, and powers of attorney abroad
Knowledge of an additional foreign language

Collective agreement: attractive salary according to the TVöD federal pay scale with annual special payment
39-hour workweek (full-time) and 30 days of annual leave (based on a 5-day week)
Long-term security through a company pension scheme
Subsidized Deutschlandticket (public transport pass)
Access to the goFlux carpooling app
Good transport links
Company bikes (bike leasing)
Good cycling infrastructure
Various working-time models
Extensive flexible working hours
Option for mobile/remote work, usually around 50%
Individual training opportunities for your professional development
Company sports
Social counseling
Modern staff canteen
Health and wellness offerings
Parent-child room
Places available in the international daycare (Kita) in Bonn

Legal Officer – Labor Law Coordination and Advisory

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