About Us

At WeWork, we provide flexible workspace solutions to help businesses of all sizes thrive in more than 37 countries worldwide. The future of work is here, and we’re not just a part of that movement—we’re leading it. United by a desire to build a global community, our purpose is to give members the support to do their best work, and the space to take their ideas to new heights. Join us as we empower tomorrow’s world at work.

About The Opportunity

WeWork is seeking an employment lawyer to join its dedicated employment law team within its Legal Department as a Counsel. This position will sit in Berlin and will initially report to the Senior Counsel, Employment Law, EMEA.

Responsibilities:

Advise HR and business leaders on employment matters throughout EMEA (with special emphasis on Germany, France, and UK), including hiring/recruitment, promotions, performance and absenteeism management, leaves of absence, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, disciplinary actions, redundancies or other restructurings, terminations, post-termination disputes, mergers and acquisitions (including diligence and workforce integration/deintegration), pay equity, and worker classifications.

Liaise with and advise on legal issues involving works councils, especially in Germany and France.

Oversee and partner with outside counsel on employment litigation and, as needed, advice and counsel matters.

Review and update HR policies and trainings. 

Create and present occasional trainings on employment law matters to educate HR and business leaders.

Oversee internal employment investigations involving alleged violations of law.

Monitor and draft submissions to regulatory agencies that involve employment-related reporting obligations.

Review compensation plans, including sales compensation plans and governance policies.

Qualifications: 

German qualified Lawyer, or UK qualified lawyer with significant experience advising on German employment law issues.

Minimum 5 years of experience focused on employment law (in-house experience in a global organisation is a plus)

Proven expertise in major EMEA market employment law and litigation.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the desire and ability to build close partnerships with business and legal stakeholders.

Ability to organize, prioritize and manage deadlines, workflow, and team execution in a fast-paced work environment.

Ability to translate legal requirements into understandable risk-based recommendations for the business and legal functions.

Experience advising on works council matters is required.

Life at WeWork

Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a diverse community that embraces and inspires you—because together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas, and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our Employee Community Groups, or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated.

WeWork is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, pregnancy (or pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender reassignment, race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including genetic testing and characteristics), military or veteran status, or any other grounds or characteristic that is protected under the law.