SUMMARY
Associate Nele Laas is a member of the employment law team at Magnusson Tallinn Office.
She advises clients on a variety of employment matters including commencement and termination of contracts, implementing internal HR policies and programs, aspects of international talent mobility and recruitment.
Prior to starting a legal career, Nele had a degree as well as almost ten years of hands-on experience in managing human resources in both private and public sector. She was responsible for maintaining and enhancing the organization´s human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices. Her practical know-how in resolving complicated and sometimes sensitive employment issues such as contract terminations with key employees or large-scale layoffs gives her a unique point of view to offer legal solutions with an added value serving the best interest of the employer and aiming to resolve matters without unpleasant disputes.
Nele is also a frequent contributor to articles on practical employment issues.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Magnusson
Associate – March 2023 – to date
Junior Associate – September 2021 – March 2023
Trainee – summer 2021
Information Technology Foundation for Education
Human Resources Manager – 2014 – 2016
Arvato Services Estonia OÜ
Human Resources Specialist – 2008-2014
EDUCATION
University of Tartu, Law, MA – 2022
University of Tartu, Law, BA – 2016 – 2020
Tallinn University, Organizational Psychology- MA – 2009- 2013
Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences, Human Resources Management – BA – 2005-2008
BAR ADMISSIONS
Member of the Estonian Bar Association
LANGUAGES
Estonian – native
English – fluent
Publications
Kui ees seisab koondamine: tööõiguse ekspertide soovitused
