Juridical & Legal Affairs Manager (H/F) | Gabès

Desert Joy is looking for a Legal Affairs & Labor Relations Officer .The main responsibilities include :

Legal Affairs & Labor Law

• Provide legal and regulatory support to management on employment and labor-related matters.
• Advise on the application of Tunisian labor legislation and collective agreements when needed
• Review and advise on employment contracts, amendments, disciplinary procedures, terminations, dismissals, resignations, and other employee-related documentation.
• Ensure that legal procedures and decisions are legally compliant and properly documented.
• Monitor changes in labor legislation and communicate relevant updates and recommendations to management.
• Identify potential labor-law risks and propose appropriate corrective or preventive actions.

Relationship with company Lawyer

• Act as the main contact with the company's lawyer.
• Prepare and consolidate information and documentation required by lawyer for all cases and disputes.
• Coordinate legal consultations and ensure timely follow-up of recommendations and legal actions.
• Follow up on labor disputes, claims, litigation, and pre-litigation matters.
• Ensure that legal advice is properly translated into practical actions.

Labor Inspection & Authorities

• Manage and coordinate interactions with the Labor Inspection / Inspection du Travail and other relevant authorities.
• Prepare the required documentation for labor inspections and official requests.
• Coordinate responses to observations, requests for information, or recommendations issued by labor authorities.

Employees representatives & Advisory Committee

• Support management in managing relations with employees and their representatives.
• Coordinate the preparation and follow-up of meetings of the Advisory Committee as applicable.
• Prepare agendas, documentation, minutes, and follow-up actions related to committee meetings.
• Ensure that consultation and information processes with employee representatives are carried out in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
• Support management in handling collective employee-relations matters and workplace issues if needed.

Disciplinary & Employee Cases

• Support the handling of disciplinary procedures in accordance with Tunisian labor law and internal company procedures.
• Review disciplinary documentation and ensure appropriate legal process and documentation.
• Advise management on sensitive employee cases and termination procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate documentation of sensitive employee matters.
• Support the resolution of any potential workplace conflicts.

Supporting HR Operations

• Support daily HR operations and administration.
• Assist with disciplinary procedures and documentation.
• Provide guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Manage leave, attendance, and employee records.
• Handle general HR administrative tasks and documentation.

• University degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• Solid experience in legal matters, labor law or legal compliance in Tunisia.
• Strong knowledge of Tunisian labor legislation and employment regulations.
• Practical experience dealing with Labor Inspection / Inspection du Travail and, ideally, advisory committees.
• Experience working with external lawyers on employment and labor-related cases.
• Strong understanding of disciplinary procedures, employment contracts and termination processes.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to documentation and deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee matters with discretion.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to advise management while maintaining a balanced and professional approach toward employees.
• English and Arabic proficiency is required; Frensh is an advantage.