Senior Specialist Executive Legal, Pension and Labor Relations Support (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.

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Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

We in Agricultural Solutions are preparing to be an independent, pure-play agricultural company within BASF group. To be ready for independence, we are looking for you to join us in our new Corporate roles (see here: build your career on our Standalone Transformation).

• In your new role, you will be responsible for the legal support of employment, social security, and pension‑related matters concerning our senior executives.


• Your responsibilities will include independent drafting, careful review, and reliable administration of employment law contracts.


• In addition, you will provide comprehensive advice to executives on employment law, contractual, and pension‑related topics.


• You will further develop executive benefit programs conceptually and implement them in practice.


• Moreover, you will coordinate global benefit programs and take responsibility for legal assessments as well as contract drafting.


• As part of M&A projects, you will contribute your employment law expertise and ensure legally compliant implementation. You will also have the opportunity to bring in your labor law expertise in further topics like collective bargaining and other codetermination topics.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• fully qualified lawyer ("Volljurist:in") with a completed degree in law with a focus on German labor and employment law


• several years of professional experience, as well as a strong interest in employment law and enjoyment of teamwork and advisory work with international colleagues


• experience advising executives and drafting contracts


• very good German and English language skills, both written and spoken


• proven digital and AI focus with the ability to leverage modern technologies and data-driven approaches to enhance efficiency and quality


• strong communication skills and negotiating ability


• passion for our industry and a love for farming to contribute to the biggest job on earth

WHAT WE OFFER

• A dynamic work environment that empowers you to contribute your ideas, take ownership, and assume responsibility.


• A strong focus on continuous learning, modern technologies, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence, enabling us to work in a future‑oriented, efficient, and sustainable way while actively driving innovation.


• Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business).


• Learning opportunities for your professional and personal development.


• Career paths as professional development into other roles within the company.


• We actively support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes) and provide a fitness and health studio as well as a medical center with numerous offers for your health.


• We offer sustainable mobility benefits — a discounted Deutschlandticket for regional public transport, a job‑bike leasing program, and on‑site e‑charging stations for private electric vehicles to make your commute affordable, healthy, and climate‑friendly.

HOW TO REACH US

• Isabel Maisack (Talent Acquisition), [email protected], Tel.:+49 30 2005-56683 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are also welcome to book an  appointment online. Technical questions cannot be answered at this meeting.


• You can also reach our recruiting team here


• First information about our application process can be found here

ABOUT US

BASF Agricultural Solutions Deutschland GmbH is a reliable partner to the agricultural sector, offering innovative and sustainable solutions tailored to a wide range of crop systems. With the Agricultural Center in Limburgerhof, near the BASF Group headquarters in Ludwigshafen, you’ll find an attractive environment for both your professional life and your leisure time in the Rhine‑Neckar metropolitan region. You can learn more about the Agricultural Center in Limburgerhof here.

Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here

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