Research Assistant (m/f/d) Employment

Research Assistant (m/f/d) Employment

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 research assistants (wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter) (m/f/d) to join our Employment practice at our Stuttgart office.

Our internationally positioned team has ranked among Germanys leading employment law practices for many years. We advise and represent large and medium-sized companies, groups, and public authorities in Germany and abroad on all aspects of collective and individual employment law, on planning and implementing corporate reorganisations and transactions, in negotiations with trade unions and works councils, on contract drafting, in company pensions matters, and in domestic and cross-border litigation.

We also actively contribute to the development of German employment law through numerous publications and lectures, combining outstanding expertise with genuine passion for our profession.

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 contribute to drafting, reviewing and revising pleadings, contracts and other legal documents. And depending on your area, youll also assist on 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

Availability to work at least two days a week

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

Marcel Reich

Recruiting

Lautenschlagerstraße 21, 70173 Stuttgart

Phone: +49 711 8997-246

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