Research Assistant (m/f/d) Corporate

Research Assistant (m/f/d) Corporate

About us

With more than 400 lawyers across our offices in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart, Brussels and London, Gleiss Lutz advises clients on all aspects of business law. Our full service approach delivers top-tier advice across the spectrum. We are renowned for our in-depth and pragmatic approach to solving the most complex legal challenges – and for our uncompromising commitment to quality.

We are seeking a research assistant (wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter) (m/f/d) to join our Corporate practice at our Berlin office immediately.

Our practice focuses on providing strategic corporate and capital markets law advice to clients from Germany and abroad, particularly concerning complex decision-making situations such as takeover bids, investor participation, reorganisations and restructurings, and matters concerning stock corporation and corporate groups law, corporate governance and compliance at listed companies.

Corporate law advice has a rich tradition at Gleiss Lutz. With decades of experience, we rank among the leading German law firms in this field. Our clients range from large listed companies to mid-sized businesses and family-owned partnerships.

Your role

Youll work closely with our lawyers and assist on ongoing client work. Youll conduct legal research, analyse legal issues and present your findings in a clear and structured format. Youll also contribute to drafting, reviewing and revising pleadings, contracts and other legal documents, as well as – depending on your practice area – academic publications.

You can start at any time – during your university studies, your doctorate, or while completing your practical legal training.

Your profile

First (or first and second) state examination(s), each with a grade of fully satisfactory (vollbefriedigend) or better

Very good command of English

Interest in business-related issues and challenging work

Enthusiasm for applying innovative technologies in the legal profession

A structured approach to legal analysis

What we offer

Outstanding professional development: Active involvement in legal work, close collaboration with our lawyers, and regular feedback

One Step Ahead programme: Comprehensive professional development with lectures, workshops, legal English courses and modern AI tools such as Harvey AI and the Jurafuchs learning app, as well as additional exam-focused offerings depending on your stage of training

Wellbeing offerings: Access to our Corporate Health Programme, including the EGYM Wellpass

Networking & events: Networking opportunities at after-work events and group activities to build valuable connections and gain insight into our firms culture

A direct route into the world of legal work – for those who want to start putting theory into practice. Apply now and join a team that embodies excellence and supports your professional growth.

We value qualification, personality, and potential. We welcome applications regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnic or social background, religion, belief, sexual orientation or identity.

Contact

Katrin Woidacki

Recruiting

Washingtonplatz 3, 10557 Berlin

Phone: +49 30 800979-178

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