Legal Counsel, Immigration | Germany

Legal Counsel, Immigration | Germany

Who We Are Is What We Do.

Why should you be part of our success story?

About Deel:

Key Responsibilities:

• Immigration Consultations: Provide strategic legal support to clients by understanding their immigration needs and offering tailored advice to help them navigate the complexities of hiring internationally. You will assist with ensuring compliance with immigration regulations for remote workforces across multiple jurisdictions, and provide exceptional client service.
• Strategic Assessments: Evaluate clients' business models and offer insights on how their immigration strategy aligns with their hiring and operational goals. You will provide strategic immigration advice for businesses that operate internationally, assessing their workforce needs from a legal standpoint and advising on the best immigration pathways.
• Support for Inspections & Compliance: Support clients through the inspection process, offering guidance on preparing for audits or inspections from immigration authorities. This includes advising on documentation, compliance requirements, and potential risk areas to ensure clients' operations continue smoothly across multiple countries.
• Content Creation for Global Immigration Needs: Develop clear, engaging, and accurate content that outlines immigration processes, legal requirements, and business strategies for employers hiring in various countries. This content will serve as a resource for Deel's clients, providing them with up-to-date knowledge on immigration laws, work permits, and visa processes globally.
• Cross-Jurisdiction Coordination: Coordinate with internal teams and legal professionals in various countries to provide seamless, comprehensive legal support to Deel's global client base. Ensure that immigration processes align with different legal frameworks across jurisdictions, maintaining a smooth workflow for clients and minimizing risks.
• Ongoing Legal Research & Policy Monitoring: Stay informed about the latest trends, changes, and developments in immigration laws across different regions. Regularly update and refine Deel's immigration policies and legal guidelines to ensure clients receive the best possible advice.
• Preparing and drafting of both application submissions and appeals

Skills & Qualifications:

• Legal Expertise: A Juris Doctor (J.D.) / LLB / LLM with admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction. Specialization and strong experience in immigration law is required.
• B2B Legal Advisory Experience: Proven track record of providing immigration legal advice to large businesses, particularly in remote workforce settings.
• Clear Communication & Writing Skills: Ability to articulate complex legal concepts in clear, client-friendly language both in written and verbal formats. Capable of creating engaging and informative content for international clients.
• Global Perspective & Cultural Sensitivity: Experience working with international clients and understanding of cultural diversity in the business context.
• Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with legal research tools, case management software, and an understanding of technology platforms used in remote work environments.

Why Deel?

Total Rewards

Some things you'll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

• Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @* deel.com and other acquired company emails like @ payspace.com and @ paygroup.com . You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.

Deel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.*