Legal Counsel – Employment Law, Data Protection

Michelin

. Represent the legal interests of the Michelin Group in the DACH region, both internally and externally, in close cooperation with the person responsible for employment law and labor relations .

Posted 10/8/2026contractFrankfurt • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert knowledge in Employment Law, Data Protection, and Occupational Health and Safety, with the ability to analyze legal issues and provide strategic solutions. Proficient in managing legal matters and delivering training on legal compliance in an international context.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fully Qualified LawyerExpert Knowledge of Employment LawFluent in German and English (C1)Two German State Examinations in LawStrong Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Employment LawData Protection LawOccupational Health and SafetyCorporate LawAntitrust LawContract LawLegal AnalysisLegal Training DeliveryLegal ComplianceNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

CreativityExcellent Communication SkillsTeamworkReliabilityResilience

Industry Keywords

DACH RegionWorks CouncilSupervisory BoardHR AdvisoryLegal Representation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent the legal interests of the Michelin Group in the DACH region, both internally and externally, in close cooperation with the person responsible for employment law and labor relations
Advise the central and local HR departments of Michelin companies in the DACH region, particularly on individual employment law, occupational health and safety, and employee data protection
Analyze business-relevant legal issues and independently develop and advocate appropriate solutions
Review and assess employment-law matters arising from corporate-law and personnel-related organizational changes in Germany
Support preparations for works council and supervisory board meetings
Design and deliver internal training on the operational implementation of legal requirements in employment law and data protection
Support the local implementation of Group-wide policies and requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fully qualified lawyer
At least three years of professional experience in employment law and data protection
Two German State Examinations in Law
At least a satisfactory grade in both State Examinations
Expert knowledge of employment, social, and data protection law
Solid knowledge of antitrust, contract, and corporate law
Ability to manage a wide range of different legal matters in parallel
Needs- and solution-oriented approach to work
Fluent German and English, both written and spoken, at a level suitable for negotiations (C1)
French language skills are an advantage
Strong presentation skills in an international context and before larger audiences
Reliability, commitment, and resilience
Creativity, excellent communication skills, and ability to work in a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Varied responsibilities with significant scope for initiative, as well as individual development and training opportunities
A culture of appreciation: Collegial atmosphere with open communication and mutual respect
Transparent compensation system with 13 monthly salaries
Team bonus
Employee share programs
Employee discount offers
Flexible working hours in the office and from home
Well-structured onboarding process and individualized training
30 days of annual leave per calendar year for full-time employees
An additional five days of paid leave per year under a works agreement (Future Allowance)
Inclusive working environment and respectful, open, and fair treatment