HR Operations Specialist / Employment Law (m/f/d)
HR Operations Specialist / Legal Counsel (m/f/d)
📍 Location: Leipzig, Saxony, Germany
🕒 Full-time | Hybrid Work
💼 People & Office Team
A fast-scaling European technology company is seeking a HR Operations Specialist / Legal Counsel (m/f/d) to join its People & Office team. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of HR and legal operations in a purpose-driven environment focused on innovation, sustainability, and international growth.
Your Role
- Draft and manage employment and service agreements
- Provide legal guidance on labor law and employee relations
- Develop and review internal HR policies and documentation
- Support conflict resolution and manage employment-related legal matters
- Collaborate with external legal advisors and internal stakeholders across departments
Your Profile
- Legal background or HR experience with strong labor law knowledge
- Experience in a corporate legal department or law firm is a plus
- Understanding of HR operations and commercial processes in Germany
- Fluent in both German and English
- Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
What's Offered
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work model
- Flat hierarchies and a collaborative, international team culture
- Annual training budget for personal and professional development
- Monthly shopping allowance via a digital benefits card
- Company pension scheme
- Extra day off for your birthday
- Pet-friendly office and regular team events
- Opportunities to grow in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment
If you're passionate about people, law, and purpose-and want to help shape the future of work in a tech-driven company-this role is for you.
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