(Senior) Associate - Employment Law | (Senior) Associate (w/m/d) - Arbeitsrecht

Beiten Burkhardt RA GmbH (Frankfurt)

Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Mar 24, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves providing comprehensive legal advice in both individual and collective employment law within a collaborative team environment in Freiburg. As a (Senior) Associate, you will be integrated into client contact from day one, managing ongoing advisory mandates for a diverse range of clients across various industries and legal forms. Your daily responsibilities include representing employer interests in and out of court, attending court hearings, and developing precise, practical strategies for complex legal matters. You will work closely with experienced partners from the Munich office to deliver tailored solutions. This position is particularly attractive due to its clear career progression path toward partnership via the ELEVATE and ADVANCE development programs, a modern office culture with up to 50% mobile work options, and extensive support for further professional certifications such as the Specialist Lawyer (Fachanwalt) designation.

Required Skills

Education

Fully qualified German lawyer (Volljurist) with above-average state examinations; additional qualifications such as a Specialist Lawyer for Employment Law (Fachanwalt für Arbeitsrecht) are preferred.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in employment law consulting
  • Proven experience in handling court appointments and hearings independently
  • Experience in managing trust-based relationships with a diverse client base
  • Professional background in a law firm or corporate legal environment

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must be a qualified lawyer in Germany; mobile working available up to 50%; location-based in Freiburg.