Avocat en Droit Social (Employment Law)

August & Debouzy is recruiting an Avocat for its market-leading Droit social (Employment Law) practice at its office on avenue de Messine in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. The firm is renowned for advising major employers on all aspects of French labor law, including individual and collective dismissals, works council relations, and compliance with the Code du travail.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise employers on individual and collective labor relations under the Code du travail
• Handle restructuring and collective redundancy procedures (PSE — Plan de sauvegarde de l'emploi)
• Represent clients before the Conseil de prud'hommes (labor court) and Cour d'appel
• Advise on executive compensation, stock options, and employee share plans
• Draft employment contracts, non-compete clauses, and internal regulations (reglement interieur)

Requirements

• Master 2 in Employment/Labor Law (Droit social) from a recognized French university
• Admitted to the Barreau de Paris
• 4-7 years PQE in employment law at a leading firm
• Thorough knowledge of the Code du travail and collective bargaining agreements
• Experience appearing before the Conseil de prud'hommes