Employment Legal Advisor
Place of work
Mlynské nivy, Bratislava, Slovakia (Job with occasional home office)
Mlynské nivy, Bratislava, Slovakia (Job with occasional home office)
Contract type
full-time
full-time
Wage (gross)
1 900 - 3 200 EUR/monthThe specific salary offered considers: the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role and the applicant’s own profile including education/ qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.
1 900 - 3 200 EUR/monthThe specific salary offered considers: the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role and the applicant’s own profile including education/ qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.
Information about the position
Job description, responsibilities and duties
Are you a dynamic legal professional passionate about navigating the evolving landscape of employment law? Join our global reinsurance organization where your expertise will directly impact our most valuable asset – our people. This role offers the unique opportunity to provide critical employment law guidance across diverse jurisdictions while working with a collaborative global team.
About the role
As an Employment Legal Advisor, you will operate at the intersection of law and human resources, providing essential guidance on Slovak employment law matters while also supporting our global workforce of over 15,000 employees. You'll analyse legal scenarios, develop practical solutions, and help navigate the diverse employment landscapes across our international operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and deliver presentations and legal analysis on global employment law topics
• Provide timely, high-quality legal advice on Slovak employee matters while clearly articulating legal risks and opportunities
• Support HR partners on various global and local employment law matters, establishing efficient legal processes that comply with local laws, regulations, and internal requirements
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of HR-related agreements and legal documents
• Collaborate across borders with legal, HR and other teams to ensure consistent application of employment practices
• Support the wider multi-jurisdictional team of legal counsels
About the team
This role reports to the Head of Employment Advisory based in Zurich, Switzerland. You will join a global team of passionate and solution-oriented employment legal counsels operating in a culturally diverse environment. The team is committed to providing exceptional legal guidance on a wide range of employment law issues across all Swiss Re's businesses and jurisdictions.
About the role
As an Employment Legal Advisor, you will operate at the intersection of law and human resources, providing essential guidance on Slovak employment law matters while also supporting our global workforce of over 15,000 employees. You'll analyse legal scenarios, develop practical solutions, and help navigate the diverse employment landscapes across our international operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and deliver presentations and legal analysis on global employment law topics
• Provide timely, high-quality legal advice on Slovak employee matters while clearly articulating legal risks and opportunities
• Support HR partners on various global and local employment law matters, establishing efficient legal processes that comply with local laws, regulations, and internal requirements
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of HR-related agreements and legal documents
• Collaborate across borders with legal, HR and other teams to ensure consistent application of employment practices
• Support the wider multi-jurisdictional team of legal counsels
About the team
This role reports to the Head of Employment Advisory based in Zurich, Switzerland. You will join a global team of passionate and solution-oriented employment legal counsels operating in a culturally diverse environment. The team is committed to providing exceptional legal guidance on a wide range of employment law issues across all Swiss Re's businesses and jurisdictions.
Employee perks, benefits
• Attractive performance-based bonus
• Modern office spaces in attractive location
• 5 additional days of holiday
• Lunch allowance fully paid by Swiss Re
• Kindergarten on the ground floor
• Referral bonus
• Pension & risk insurance contribution
• Sick days and sick leave support
• Public transport benefit
• Multisport card
• Modern office spaces in attractive location
• 5 additional days of holiday
• Lunch allowance fully paid by Swiss Re
• Kindergarten on the ground floor
• Referral bonus
• Pension & risk insurance contribution
• Sick days and sick leave support
• Public transport benefit
• Multisport card
Requirements for the employee
Candidates with education suit the position
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Language skills
English - Advanced (C1)
Personality requirements and skills
About you
You're a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. You can translate complex legal concepts into practical business solutions and enjoy working in a dynamic, international setting where no two days are the same.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
• Law degree in Slovak law with 5+ years of post-qualification experience
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills in both Slovak and English
• Ability to translate employment law requirements into business solutions
• Analytical, pragmatic, and outcome-focused approach
• Agile, flexible mindset with a can-do attitude even in complex situations with time pressure
These are additional nice to haves:
• Background in advising on employment law matters in an international firm
• Additional language proficiencies beyond Slovak and English
• Project and process management skills with the ability to run multiple projects or cases in parallel
• Experience with different legal systems across multiple jurisdictions
#LI-Hybrid
You're a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. You can translate complex legal concepts into practical business solutions and enjoy working in a dynamic, international setting where no two days are the same.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
• Law degree in Slovak law with 5+ years of post-qualification experience
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills in both Slovak and English
• Ability to translate employment law requirements into business solutions
• Analytical, pragmatic, and outcome-focused approach
• Agile, flexible mindset with a can-do attitude even in complex situations with time pressure
These are additional nice to haves:
• Background in advising on employment law matters in an international firm
• Additional language proficiencies beyond Slovak and English
• Project and process management skills with the ability to run multiple projects or cases in parallel
• Experience with different legal systems across multiple jurisdictions
#LI-Hybrid
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Brief description of the company
As the world's leading and most diversified global reinsurer, we offer as our core business financial services products that enable risk taking essential to enterprise and progress. Our company was founded in Zurich, Switzerland in 1863, and operates in more than 25 countries and provides its expertise and services to clients throughout the world. We combine financial strengths with experience, knowledge and creative thought to explore new opportunities in the interests of our clients, staff and shareholders.
Number of employees
2500 employees
Company address
Contact
Contact person: Lubica Krajcovicova
ID: 5230844
Dátum zverejnenia: 6.3.2026
2026-03-06
lokalita: Bratislava Pozícia: Lawyer Spoločnosť: Swiss Re
Základná zložka mzdy (brutto): 1 900 EUR/month