Labor Relations Senior Expert Eastern Europe

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, we Rise in Motion.  Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise. 

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Ensure compliance of HR policies, employment contracts, and labor practices in Poland with the Polish Labor Code and applicable EU regulations.
• Lead and oversee labor litigation, employee disputes, labor inspections (PIP), and other employment-related proceedings, aiming for favorable business outcomes.
• Coordinate and manage external law firms across Eastern Europe, ensuring consistent legal advice, cost efficiency, and high-quality support.
• Drive cross-border labor law harmonization by identifying common legal themes and developing regional standards and best practices.
• Provide strategic legal advice to HR and business leaders on restructuring initiatives, terminations, collective bargaining agreements, and other sensitive employment matters.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with trade unions and support collective bargaining negotiations in Poland.
• Monitor labor law developments and proactively mitigate employment-related risks across Eastern European markets.
• Design and deliver labor law training sessions for HR and management teams, while maintaining a knowledge-sharing framework for the region.
• Manage legal budgets, monitor external counsel spend, and ensure cost-effective delivery of legal services.
• Support multi-country projects, including mergers and acquisitions, restructuring activities, internal investigations, and organizational transformations from an employment law perspective.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Essential:

• Master's degree in Law and qualification as a Polish attorney (Radca Prawny or Adwokat).
• 7+ years of experience in Polish employment law, including experience in an international or multinational environment.
• Proven expertise in labor litigation, employment compliance, and HR legal advisory.
• Strong knowledge of the Polish Labor Code, labor inspections (PIP), and social security regulations (ZUS).
• Experience advising on complex employment matters, including restructurings, terminations, and employee relations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Native Polish and fluent English (C1/C2).

Preferred:

• Experience working across multiple Eastern European jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of EU employment law and GDPR in the employment context.
• Experience supporting M&A, business transformation, or cross-border projects.
• Experience managing external legal counsel and legal budgets.

WHAT WE OFFER?

• Growth opportunities in a global organization.
• Benefits package.
• Professional development programs and career pathways.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. 

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.