In-house lawyer Labour Law VGSG

Job

Location:

Düsseldorf, Vodafone Group Services GmbH

Position type:
Full-time or part-time (at least 30 hours per week)

• Independent advice and support of Vodafone Group Services GmbH management board, HR and HR‑supported divisions on all labour and works constitution law issues to promote the company's success and minimise business and litigation risks.
• Advises Head of HR, management board and all areas of the company on labour law issues and matters.
• Collaborates with departments supported by HR.
• Conducts labour law disputes (lawsuit and resolution proceedings) in first instance on own responsibility and accompanies such proceedings in subsequent instances if necessary.
• Provides labour law advice and support in negotiations with works constitution bodies.
• Manages external lawyers and liaises with them.
• Creates, reviews and supports the creation of labour‑law documents and supports the completion of correspondence in labour‑law related context.
• Analyzes and examines pending legal issues, points out possible solutions and provides legal advice based on specific business background.
• Acts as contact person, consultant and expert for HR and the BU supported by HR in achieving business goals.
• Advises employees and managers on matters pertaining to labour law.
• Decides on legal solutions in area of responsibility.
• Works with labour lawyers in other VF entities to align on strategy, priorities and compliance topics.
• Designs internal training measures for employees and managers on labour law topics and recommendations for action derived from them.
• Conducts internal training for employees and managers.
• Initiates internal company processes to optimise consulting and business success.
• Derives recommendations for action and optimisations from legal developments and initiates/supports the implementation of appropriate measures.
• Supports HR and all specialist departments in internal and external labour law matters.
• Communicates relevant developments in labour law including results of legal disputes in HR field.
• Conducts negotiations with external lawyers/legal representatives.

• Professional (Labour and Works Constitution Act) at a high level.
• Structured way of thinking and working, solution‑oriented, mentally flexible.
• Very reliable, conscientious and responsible.
• Team player and responsive ("Speed").
• Effective expression and communication.
• Confident, convincing and authoritative.
• Resilient.
• Self‑initiative.
• Understanding of market environment (ambitious & competitive) and economic context.
• Strong networking abilities.
• "Simple thinking" – avoids/reduces unnecessary complexity.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and will give them special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Vodafone promotes Inclusion for All. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.