Associate Director Global Executive Affairs, Governance and M&A (f/m/d)

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• Associate Director Global Executive Affairs, Governance and M&A (f/m/d)
• Bad Vilbel | Germany (DE) | Full-time | Permanent | Culture & People (CP) | Professionals
• What to Expect
• In your role as Legal Counsel Employment Law, you will draft and negotiate executives’ contracts (employment and termination agreements as well as other contractual arrangements) and closely coordinate with the corporate office.
• You will focus on the German headquarters while also taking responsibility for global executive employment law topics.
• You will advise and support Culture & People Regional Heads and executives in all employment law matters and act as their primary point of contact.
• You will act as an interface to external law firms, coordinate mandates and ensure efficient collaboration.
• You will support and develop strategies on legal and financial matters with STADA’s shareholders (e. g., transaction-related topics, special bonus payments).
• You will lead the Culture & People workstream for M&A transactions, including due diligence and post-deal integration.
• You will conduct compliance investigations related to Culture & People topics and derive appropriate measures.
• You will review, draft and update global benefit policies and ensure their legal compliance and practical implementation.

Who We Are Looking For

• In your role as a fully qualified lawyer under German law with a strong focus on employment law, you ideally have experience in handling executive contracts and advising on M&A transactions.
• You have several years of professional experience in employment law in a comparable role, especially in drafting and negotiating service, employment and termination agreements for senior leaders.
• You possess deep knowledge of individual and collective employment law and have proven experience in cooperating and negotiating with employee representative bodies.
• You present yourself with confidence, negotiate skillfully with internal stakeholders, external law firms and shareholders, and drive your topics with determination and a solution-oriented mindset.
• You are able to translate complex legal and financial matters into clear, understandable and pragmatic guidance for executives and Culture & People.
• You work in a structured and pragmatic way and enjoy shaping governance frameworks, global policies and compliance processes within the Culture & People function.
• You thrive in a modern, international and dynamic corporate culture and are used to fast-paced decision-making processes.
• You are fluent in German and English.

What We Offer

• An open corporate culture with fast decision-making processes and a lot of potential for your personal development
• Individual development and training opportunities
• Flexible working hours and mobile working up to 2 days per week (depending on the job profile)
• Job ticket for the RMV region and Job Bike
• Childcare allowance
• Health-promoting offers such as Wellpass or the STADA Gym (free of charge)
• Numerous additional benefits such as group accident insurance or supplementary pension scheme
• Subsidized cafeteria
• Equal Opportunity Employer

STADA Group promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

We use the strength of this diversity to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength.

Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation and the promotion of an inclusive working environment.

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