Laurent Germond
About Laurent Germond
Laurent Germond is the Principal Director of Employment Law and Social Dialogue Advice at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in international law and has held various positions in notable organizations, including the European Space Agency and the Special Tribunal for Lebanon.
Current Role at European Patent Office
Laurent Germond currently serves as the Principal Director for Employment Law and Social Dialogue Advice at the European Patent Office. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the legal framework and social dialogue within the organization. His role involves providing expert advice on employment law matters and fostering effective communication between the management and staff.
Previous Experience at European Patent Office
Prior to his current role, Laurent Germond worked as the Director of Employment Law at the European Patent Office from 2013 to 2022. During his nine years in this position, he was responsible for overseeing employment law issues and ensuring compliance with legal standards within the organization. His experience in this role contributed to his expertise in employment law and social dialogue.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Laurent Germond has an extensive educational background in law. He studied at Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II), where he earned a Doctor of Law (JD) focusing on the general principles of law in the case law of the ILO Administrative Tribunal from 1999 to 2007. He also holds a Master in International Law from Aix-Marseille University and a DEA in International Economic Law from University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne, where he graduated as valedictorian in 1991.
Publications and Contributions to Legal Scholarship
Laurent Germond has contributed to legal scholarship through his publications. Notably, he authored a book titled 'Les principes généraux selon le Tribunal administratif de l’O.I.T.' published in 2009. Additionally, in 2017, he published a paper discussing the role of the ILO Administrative Tribunal in creating international public service law, highlighting his expertise in international law.
Professional Roles and Responsibilities
Throughout his career, Laurent Germond has held various significant positions. He served as Head of Social Affairs and Disputes Settlement Office in the HR Department at the European Space Agency from 2006 to 2013. He also worked as a legal administrator at the Independent Port of Papeete in Tahiti during his military service from 1992 to 1994. In 2018, he served as a judge for Staff Appeals at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon.