Associate

Senior Associate, Employment & Pensions — Frankfurt

A leading international law firm

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Senior associate role in a top-tier German employment & pensions team, working on complex national and cross-border matters. You will advise on restructuring, M&A-related employment issues, executive matters, compliance, litigation and crisis situations, with direct client contact on international mandates.

The team offers a collaborative environment, structured training, clear development paths, flexible full- or part-time arrangements and opportunities for multi-month secondments abroad.

  • Qualified German lawyer with excellent academic credentials and a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in employment & pensions law
  • Very good English language skills; German required
  • Practical interest in commercial and international matters; curiosity and a client-focused mindset
  • Team-player comfortable with responsibility; willingness to work on cross-border and high‑pressure mandates
  • Additional qualifications such as an LL.M. or a doctorate are welcome

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