Head of Employee Relations and Employment Law

Médecins du Monde

. Define the direction, priorities and objectives of the Employee Relations and Employment Law department .

Posted 10/3/2026contractSaint-Denis • FranceLead💰 €4,644 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Employment Law and Employee Relations, with a strong ability to manage litigation and provide legal advice while fostering collaboration across HR departments. Proficient in negotiating and advising on complex employment-related issues, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks.

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Master's Degree In Employment LawFive Years Of Professional Experience In Employment LawStrong Knowledge Of Employment LawExperience Managing Individual And Collective LitigationFluent In French And English

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Hard Skills

Employment LawNegotiation TechniquesRisk ManagementLitigation ManagementLegal AdviceEmployee RelationsHR Process ImprovementConfidentiality ManagementLegal Monitoring

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsDiplomaticProactiveTeam Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCollaborative Working Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Criminal Record Extract (Bulletin No. 3)

Industry Keywords

Employee Representative BodiesTrade UnionsSocial DialogueLabor LawCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the direction, priorities and objectives of the Employee Relations and Employment Law department
Manage, unite and develop a team of two employment lawyers
Organize the department’s activities, resources and budget
Foster cooperation and cross-functional collaboration within the HR Directorate and with other departments
Monitor activity through performance indicators and implement the necessary adjustments
Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects within the department’s scope
Advise senior management on employee relations issues and prepare the necessary developments
Organize employee representative elections and schedule key deadlines with employee representative bodies
Prepare, facilitate and lead employee representative meetings and labor negotiations
Inform and consult employee representative bodies on major organizational projects
Oversee the implementation of agreements reached and ensure communication with social partners
Maintain constructive employee relations and social dialogue
Identify, assess and monitor risks related to the application of French and international employment law
Conduct regular legal and legislative monitoring
Support the organization in interpreting and applying the employment law framework
Contribute to reviewing and strengthening HR processes
Provide practical legal advice to managers and HR representatives
Support the handling of sensitive individual cases
Ensure the confidentiality and secure handling of cases
Manage and monitor individual and collective litigation
Assess the associated legal and financial risks
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders
Select and monitor external service providers
Anticipate the employee relations impact of projects and organizational transformations
Define a communication strategy that facilitates the adoption of changes
Make recommendations to senior management
Work collaboratively with the various HR departments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree (Bac+5 equivalent) in employment law, labor law or a related field
At least five years of professional experience in employment law, gained notably as a specialized employment lawyer or in a similar legal role
Strong knowledge of employment law, individual and collective employee relations, and negotiation techniques
Knowledge of the operations of employee representative bodies and trade unions
Experience managing individual and collective litigation
Ability to identify, anticipate and manage employment-related and legal risks
Comfortable advising, negotiating and making decisions in complex situations
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and cases handled
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Diplomatic, responsive and proactive, with the ability to make recommendations
Comfortable managing a team
Proficient in Microsoft Office and collaborative working tools
Fluent spoken and written French and English
A criminal record extract (Bulletin No. 3) will be required from anyone hired
Background checks against international sanctions and watchlists may be conducted

Benefits

Comp & perks

Gross monthly salary: €4,644
Fixed-term contract from November 24, 2026 to June 18, 2027
Management-level position
Teleworking agreement: up to 110 days per year, with a minimum of 5 days per month in the workplace
13th-month salary for employees with more than 6 months of seniority
Meal vouchers worth €10.00, with Médecins du Monde covering 60%
Health insurance fully covered
Médecins du Monde supports professional development and internal mobility
5 weeks of annual leave plus 22.5 compensatory days off per year
Reimbursement of 50% of the monthly public transport pass
Strong commitment to inclusion and combating all forms of discrimination
Workplace adjustments available for people with disabilities