Company Overview

TKMS stands for outstanding engineering and innovation in surface and underwater shipbuilding, trusted by NATO for over 185 years. We build 70% of its submarine fleet, contributing to global peace and security. Ready to work with the best? Join our team of over 8,500 colleagues in a growing marine company offering stable development opportunities in a diverse international high-tech environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise P&C Business Partners on individual and collective labor law issues and verify current legislation, jurisprudence, and collective agreements.
• Support the implementation of these directives within TKMS group companies and contribute to the design, harmonization, and further development of collective agreements.
• Handle individual and collective labor law queries, participate in court proceedings, and craft practical action recommendations.
• Represent TKMS in discussions with authorities, attorneys, and third parties to constructively resolve legal disputes.
• Prepare negotiations with employee representatives, especially during restructuring, organizational projects, and other change processes.
• Collaborate with works councils and committees and support the conception and execution of training sessions for leaders and P&C partners on labor law topics.
• Lead special projects like due diligence, risk assessments, and contribute expertise to the People & Culture governance to identify, minimize, and manage employment law risks.

Profile

• Qualified lawyer with completed exams, focusing on labor law, supplemented by initial relevant work experience.
• Practical experience in a corporate legal department or a labor law-focused law firm.
• Ability to independently consult clients on complex labor law issues.
• Support in developing and implementing personnel strategies based on sound labor law knowledge.
• A keen sense of organizational issues, ensuring legal compliance in structural changes.
• Experience in collaboration with works councils, staff councils, or similar co-determination bodies.
• Confident demeanor, clear communication skills, and the ability to convey legal solutions practically.

What We Offer

We are committed to offering you optimal conditions, including:

• Welcome day and onboarding program
• Attractive tariff-based remuneration
• Flexible, family-friendly working hours via flex time and lifetime accounts, along with home office arrangements
• 30 vacation days annually plus special leave according to the tariff agreement
• Excellent company pension scheme
• Exciting tasks on innovative products in a growing marine company
• Subsidies for job tickets or Germany tickets
• Corporate fitness with nationwide partners
• Bike leasing
• Comprehensive additional benefits/attractive external offers
• Individual learning & development opportunities both in-person and digitally
• Comprehensive health management including preventative services
• Close cooperation with leaders and employee representation

Join a culture of collegial collaboration and respect that we've fostered for over 185 years! If this is just as important to you, apply online now with your salary expectations and current notice period.

Contact

TKMS GmbH
Acquisition & Experience
Kian Alai