Doctoral Candidate for Doctoral Studies in Labour and Social Law

Life is always about becoming... In life it is about going on a journey to become the best version of our future self. As we discover new things, we face challenges, master them and grow beyond us.

Apply to Mercedes-Benz and find the area where you can develop your talents individually. You will be supported by visionary colleagues who share your pioneering spirit. Joining us means becoming part of a global team whose goal is to build the most desirable cars in the world. Together for excellence.

Number: MER0003WEC Mercedes-Benz Group AG is one of the most successful automotive companies in the world. With Mercedes-Benz AG, the vehicle manufacturer is one of the largest providers of premium and luxury cars and vans. The area of labour and social law is part of the personnel department of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. We are responsible for the entire work and social counselling of the Group's HR functions and the management of the procedures before the Labour and Social Courts. We also support the Executive Board in all matters relating to tariff policy and are involved in all matters relating to personal policy, including negotiations with the relevant employee representatives. Your tasks include: Create expert opinions on various legal issues and support lawyers in the field through targeted research on different issues Participation in contract design and projects (e.g. corporate restructuring, implementation of uniform labour/social and personal policy requirements) Designing and revising fonts, opinions, etc. on labour/social issues Participate in negotiations before the labour courts, appointments with business partners and company-internal lectures Apply your knowledge in our business practice and let us benefit from it together The activity can begin from March 2026. Adjustment requirement is the support of the doctoral project by a university lecturer. The selection of a corresponding person is the responsibility of the doctoral student.

First legal state exam with above-average results Secure knowledge of German and English in word and writing Safe handling of MS Office Commitment and team skills Basic knowledge of labour or social law Additional information: Doctorate in the Mercedes-Benz Group! Benefit from our know-how, an international expertise network, research materials, work insights and personal support by mentors – in addition to your university. Further information can be found here. We look forward to your online application with CV, Letters and Certificates. Please do not forget to mark your documents as ''relevant for this application' in the online form and note the maximum file size of 5 MB. Disabled and equalized applicants are welcome! The severely disabled representative (SBV-Zentrale@mercedes-benz.com) is happy to support you in the application process. HR Services will be happy to help you with questions about the application process. You can reach us by email via myhrservice@mercedes-benz.com or by phone at 0711/17-99000 (Mo-Fr 10-12am & 13-15am).

Coaching Hybrid work possible Employee discounts possible Health measures Mobility offers Employee handy possible Staff Events Food supplements Employee participation possible Employment Flexible working time possible Lifelong learning Parking space Child care Kantine, Café Good connection Accessibility Business doctor