HR Operations Specialist / Legal Counsel
@ Selby Jennings

Leipzig, Saxony, Germany
€70,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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About the Role

The HR Operations Specialist / Legal Counsel role at Selby Jennings is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of HR and legal operations in a fast-scaling European technology company. The position is part of the People & Office team and is based in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany.

Your Role

You will:

  • 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

Your Profile

Ideal candidates will have either a legal background or relevant HR experience with strong labor law knowledge. Experience from a corporate legal department or law firm is a plus. You should understand HR operations and commercial processes in Germany, and be fluent in both German and English. Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills are essential.

What’s Offered

  • Flexible working hours and a 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 and extra birthday day off
  • Pet-friendly office and regular team events
  • Opportunities to grow in an impact-driven environment

Key skills/competency

  • HR Operations
  • Legal Counsel
  • Employment Law
  • Drafting Agreements
  • Policy Development
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Hybrid Work
  • Team Collaboration
  • Corporate Legal
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How to Get Hired at Selby Jennings

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Selby Jennings: Learn company culture and values online.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight legal and HR expertise.
  • Emphasize bilingual skills: Detail German and English proficiency.
  • Prepare for interviews: Review HR operations and labor law cases.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Understand legal compliance in employment.
Review HR policy drafting techniques.
Familiarize with German labor laws.
Study operations management software.

Behavioral Questions

Describe resolving conflict in past roles.
Explain adapting to evolving processes.
Share examples of team collaboration.
Discuss managing high-pressure situations.

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