Legal Counsel Employment Law & HR Governance - Global People & Culture (m/f/d) at Allianz SE

Who will you join?

You will join the Legal team of Group People & Culture, where you will, in this strategically important and globally oriented position, play a central role in providing legal advice across all areas of employment law and driving key governance topics within People & Culture for Allianz SE and its international entities.

The role serves as the primary point of contact for regulatory matters in the global HR environment and significantly contributes to shaping legal compliance as well as the further development of global HR governance.

It involves advising on complex and strategically relevant employment law topics and supporting and shaping the direction and governance of global HR initiatives through strong subject-matter expertise.

A key responsibility includes preparing well-founded legal decision papers for various Group Committees. Positioned at the interface between the Allianz Group’s holding company and its international subsidiaries, the role is closely involved in global decision-making and design processes.

This role offers you the opportunity to apply your legal expertise in an international and dynamic environment and to actively contribute to shaping the future of strategically relevant employment law matters as well as Allianz’s global HR governance.

How can you make an impact?

 Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on complex individual and collective employment law matters for Allianz SE Holding and the Allianz Group.
• Support and advise on Group People & Culture initiatives from a strategic and legal perspective, within regulatory frameworks, including Solvency II.
• Implement internal People & Culture policies and standards from a legal standpoint in an international corporate environment.
• Advise on governance-related legal matters.
• Provide legal oversight of Group-wide People & Culture policies, including associated monitoring processes.
• Advise on legal requirements regarding sustainability related matters.

What are you made of?

Qualifications

• Fully qualified lawyer with above-average exam results (ideally both State Exams graded ‘vollbefriedigend’) and a specialization in employment law.
• Several years of professional experience in employment law, gained in an internationally oriented commercial law firm or in an internationally operating company with matrix structures.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., Solvency II) and their impact on People & Culture.
• Strategic mindset, diplomatic skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with top management.
• Business-fluent English skills (written and spoken).
• Experience in applying generative AI.
• Experience in insurance or asset management, consulting, or digital/tech environments is a plus.

Do we have what you need?

• Flexible and hybrid work model
• Multinational and inclusive community
• Great career development and learning opportunities
• Company pension and health insurance
• Employee stock purchase program with a discount
• Health and well-being offerings
• Supportive family care benefits
• Opportunity to contribute to our sustainability programs
• Great place to work certified

And there is much more: Allianz SE Benefits

To learn about our recruitment process: Allianz SE Recruitment Process

Apply before: 29th May - Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and we reserve the right to withdraw the posting prior to the advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

In case of questions reach out to Ms. Isabelle Ebel: +49 160 743 8135

Welcome to Allianz SE!

We at Allianz SE are recognized as a trusted partner for protecting and growing your most valuable assets, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products, including property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, and asset management services, tailored to meet the various needs of individual and corporate clients worldwide. From our international headquarters, we orchestrate global operations, set strategic directions, and ensure cohesive implementation across our international subsidiaries. We are committed to innovation and digital transformation, driving initiatives that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency, reinforcing our position as a leader in the financial services industry.

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