Job Description

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Legal Counsel Labor & Social Law (all genders)

You will serve as Legal Counsel (all genders) in the legal department of Bayer AG as contact for all labor and social law issues at Bayer AG, its subgroups, and subsidiaries. You will be responsible for your own tasks within the labor and social law department and work closely with the relevant stakeholders to protect Bayer's interests and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide expert legal advice on all matters of individual and collective labor law as well as social law
• Support in the establishment, implementation and termination of employment relationships
• Independently lead separation negotiations with external lawyers, including the preparation of termination agreements
• Represent Bayer AG and its subsidiaries in labor and social court proceedings and in administrative matters with public authorities
• Provide legal advice on collective labor law issues and draft collective agreements
• Draft and negotiate employment law issues in connection with corporate restructuring, transfers of undertakings and carve-ins/outs
• Provide employment and social law training for specialists and managers

WHO YOU ARE

• Successfully completed both the first and second state law exams, preferably with merits, and eligible for admission to the bar in Germany
• Possess very strong knowledge of employment and social law, along with initial relevant practical experience in this area
• High level of teamwork and communication skills, enthusiasm and assertiveness
• Understanding of entrepreneurial contexts
• Sense of responsibility, independent and structured way of working, willingness to make decisions
• Fluent in written and spoken English & German

WHAT WE OFFER

Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!

• We ensure your financial stability with a competitive salary between 104.300€ und 126.500€ per year (full-time) plus a variable component. Your compensation is based on your qualifications, skills, and professional experience.
• Whether it’s hybrid work models or part-time arrangements: Whenever it is possible, you will have the flexibility to work how, when and where it is best for you.
• Your family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much more.
• We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs.
• We promote health awareness and opportunities for selfcare through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor.
• We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Location:

Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Leverkusen

Division:

Enabling Functions

Reference Code:

865891