Senior Legal Counsel (Employment Law)
JetBrains · Berlin, Germany; Munich, Germany
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 65 days JetBrains's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of JetBrains's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at JetBrains
- high 69 stale, 2 reposted of 73 open
- Hiring momentum
- 114 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-08
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from JetBrains's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for JetBrains.
About this role
The Senior Legal Counsel for Employment Law at JetBrains will provide expert legal support on German employment law and contribute to employment-related matters across the company's global operations. Daily responsibilities include advising HR on sensitive employee matters, drafting and reviewing employment agreements, conducting legal analyses, and representing JetBrains in communications with regulatory bodies. The role also involves staying updated on legislative changes and providing training to internal stakeholders.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken
- A law degree with excellent academic credentials
- Senior-level post-qualification experience in employment and labor law, typically gained through 6+ years of relevant legal practice
- In-depth knowledge of German employment law
- Excellent skills in legal drafting, negotiation, dispute resolution, and managing emotionally sensitive situations
- Proactive, collaborative, pragmatic, and adaptable solutions-oriented approach
Nice to have
- German bar admission
- Experience in both in-house and reputable international law firm environments
- Practical experience advising on complex workplace matters
- Willingness to provide support for employment law matters in other countries
What you get
- Strong base salary
- Flexible work location
- Remote work up to 30 days per year
- Extra time off
- Medical insurance allowance
- Learning and development opportunities
Worth weighing
- No specific salary range provided
- Role involves handling sensitive employee matters which may be challenging
- Expectations for collaboration with global teams may require adaptability to different legal contexts
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Listed by JetBrains on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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